urban genie
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If you play shit you play shit, that is the only context, dithering dias has been poor for a seasonand half, yet too many treble trinted spectacles give him a free pass
Rico Lewis | Set to sign a new 5-year contract (pg33)
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simon23
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A team that currently is playing as bad as it ever had in the last 10 years...
He isnt iconic....Kompany, Aguero are iconic and this was easily identifiable the moment they stepped on the pitch for the first time
Lewis is lower prem level at best.
His lack of physicality wont help him - people point to David Silva as a counter argument - correct - but David Silva had truly generational footballing intelligence...Rico Lewis isnt even playing the same game
MCFC ISRAEL
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I’m pretty sure he was being sarcastic, at least I hope so, since I liked his comment. Rico is the weakest player in the squad.
I'm not giving anyone a free pass. I'm just bemused at how many on here think Rico or Doku or Savio are good enough for the level we aim to be at. At this time they're not even close. And it doesn't help that someone is always being asked to play in an unsuitable role e.g. Marmoush, Nunes, O'Reilley, Foden and the aforementioned 3. People are comparing youngsters like Savio and Trafford favorably to established Champions League stars like Rodrygo and Donnarumma. It's actually become comical. It's no longer a matter of have the club lost the plot but of how far off it are we and will we get it back anytime soon? We've seen it happen in the Prem with ManUre and the Arse as well as abroad with Juventus, AC Milan, and Lyon. Hopefully that won't be us...
SWPISHOME
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There's absolutely no way Rico Lewis should be getting a new contract.
He's not good enough, absolutely nowhere near the standard required to compete for major honours.
He's not good enough, absolutely nowhere near the standard required to compete for major honours.
A good fullback would stop at least 1 clear gosl worthy chance. Rico Lewis did that. Had his side well controlled. The breaks and opportunities all came from the left side. But hey, lets blame Rico. Some of you are laughable.
He had an average game in a losing effort. Better than most of what I saw from Kyle Walker in a losing effort.
He had an average game in a losing effort. Better than most of what I saw from Kyle Walker in a losing effort.
Dax777 - you seriously need a doctor.
Pep: "If he wasn't small, I would say what a good player.."
And admitting he isn't good as he can't say it (according to Pep, not my words), he still starts him.
How can you win with "not good" players..
Please someone explain me
Pep: "If he wasn't small, I would say what a good player.."
And admitting he isn't good as he can't say it (according to Pep, not my words), he still starts him.
How can you win with "not good" players..
Please someone explain me
Can't be true because Ake is one of the best defenders in the PL.
Nickyweaver01
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Showed fight, had some good moments but his legs had gone in the final 10 minutes and was shocking.
Peps boy and will continue to be pick most ganes under him .
GaudinoMotors
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That's cheered me up no end.
jaiguruKun
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I think Nunes offers more.
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Rico is young and very athletic but doesn’t have a defenders stature. Last season how many times did we all see him try to out jump a 6ft odd player and lose out?. Anyway has a midfield player he would be ok but unfortunately pep likes little players in the team which normally works really well but not in defense. Today( not singling him out) but each time he gets a start my heart sinks a little.
SWPISHOME
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My right back pays £10 every Sunday morning to play football, At this stage I'd rather see him at right back for City.
He's in a wheelchair too.
johnny crossan
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gonna be a long five years if he keep playing like that
baggy
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Rico and Dias both getting new contracts after absolute stinkers. Christ help us ..
“And his [Rico Lewis’] role, when he plays his role, Rico is an extraordinary player. The only problem I have is he’s so small. If he was taller, I would say, ‘Oh, what a player.’ It’s that
Embargoed Press Conference: Pep Guardiola reveals Rico Lewis decision on Manchester City future
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed he has received a decision from Rico Lewis over the player’s Etihad Stadium future.The Catalan’s new-look squad cruised their way to a 0-4 victor...
Why it's damning ? Isn't he small or there is taboo to say the truth
Fact is that physicality matters, he isn't playing chess or writing code.
So if you can't say "Oh, what a player" about a player, then you can't play him in starting 11 at least, because City wants to win everything and titles are won with players about which you can say - "Oh, what a player"
Therefore, WTF Pep is doing I don't understand. Either we have changed our goals and fighting to be middle table team or players like Rico shouldn't, mustn't play for this club, doesn't matter he is from Manchester, Stockport or Mars...
There should be ruthless judgement by quality and nothing more.
There is no place for sentiments in football, if you are competing