Yeah i just dont think it's as big an issue as so many on here see it as.Nunes, Lewis, Stones, Akanji, Khusanov these are our RBs
If (Big IF lol) Stones can get fit i can see him playing the RB / DM role often so we get an extra attacker. I think we'll be fine.Yeah i just dont think it's as big an issue as so many on here see it as.
Nunes is the starter, then if he needs rest, we have plenty of good fill options.
No, they can't play it the same as Nunes, but they all offer their own advantages and disadvantages in their own way.
Im particularly fond of Khus or Stones as the backup, and Lewis against inferior opposition where his defending isn't as required.
I expect that to happen, it may even be the 1st choice over Nunes.If (Big IF lol) Stones can get fit i can see him playing the RB / DM role often so we get an extra attacker. I think we'll be fine.
100% thisIf (Big IF lol) Stones can get fit i can see him playing the RB / DM role often so we get an extra attacker. I think we'll be fine.
Wow that's a lot of weight to place on one player. So our ability to return to our heights is heavily dependent on our RB? You're telling me that if Haaland bangs in 40+ goals (all comps), Rodri returns to full health, Foden regains his form, Reijnders, Cherki, and Ait Nouri all hit the ground running, Marmoush provides goals, the CBs stay healthy, and Doku, Bobb, and Savinho progress we won't get things done because of Nunes? Okey doke...So that's a Pep issue then... he went with akanji that day which indeed is telling but my point still stands. He's nothing more than a stop gap until we sign an actual specialist right back, in my opinion we wont get near previous levels with him in the side.
I'm not sure it's a matter of relevance. It's just my own opinion...It’s a fair enough view but until we are in a position to do it,and that seems unlikely until late in the window if at all this window, a bit irrelevant.
I’ve been starting to think he may be first choice now we have Ait-Nouri on the left.Tell lewis heis playing RB or inverted RB , nowhere else and won't be shunted around so he is focussed on that role and he starts hands down over nunes.
There is a reason he captained our U18 and EDS playing there
Heard he was MOTM against Pool in the community shield.Munoz at palace great defensively and puts a decent ball in the box.
The biggest issue with each option in my opinion:Nunes, Lewis, Stones, Akanji, Khusanov these are our RBs
Please tell me where I said it hinges all on one position? You’ve just reeled off 5 or 6 things that have to go right so of course it’s not just on the right back position or Nunes, but it is my opinion we’ll never get there with him as a stop gap in the team.Wow that's a lot of weight to place on one player. So our ability to return to our heights is heavily dependent on our RB? You're telling me that if Haaland bangs in 40+ goals (all comps), Rodri returns to full health, Foden regains his form, Reijnders, Cherki, and Ait Nouri all hit the ground running, Marmoush provides goals, the CBs stay healthy, and Doku, Bobb, and Savinho progress we won't get things done because of Nunes? Okey doke...
It's not a matter of me being content. I've been consistent all along that we should sign a RB AND keep Nunes. I'm just saying it's far from impossible that we win the league or the CL with Nunes at RB if everything else goes to plan...Please tell me where I said it hinges all on one position? You’ve just reeled off 5 or 6 things that have to go right so of course it’s not just on the right back position or Nunes, but it is my opinion we’ll never get there with him as a stop gap in the team.
Yes it’s happened for us with delph and zinchenko previously but the landscape has changed, it’s the fine margins that are going be the difference I believe with the overall level between the top teams now being much narrower.
If you’re content with a failed midfielder playing right back for us so be it but he’s clearly going to be a weak link should all the other points you made go our way.
If you want to reread my post - you will see I did not say that at all. But the fact you listed Pedro Porro as someone who is a better RB than Nunes says it all lol. Guy is hot trash. And Aina is a 28 year old who was always a Left back. Clearly not above Nunes. James cant stay fit. You want to pay him high wages and probably a big transfer fee for 10 matches a season? He is better when fit, sure. Most people know this. Gusto is okay. Better than how Nunes closed the season? I disagree. Timber and White are good. Not out and out wingbacks. We've got those profiles in Gvardiol and Khusa. We need touchline wingback if we replace Nunes because we don't have touchline wingers on the right. Savio is the only one and he looks to be gone. Bobb tends to drift inside a little more like Foden and Cherki. But is closest.By that logic Nunes is the 4th best right back in the world... yes he finished last season well but are you having a laugh or what?
In the prem alone theres Aina, James, Gusto, Porro, Livramento, Timber and White who are all better in that position than him and I've probably missed a few more out. Attainable or not I think all of those listed would also excel at city.
Nunes has only a few months career experience playing right back, hes never going to be the solution and he'll end up costing us playing there. I hope he proves me wrong but it's telling Pep didn't play him in the cup final after a spell of his best run of form in a city shirt.
'Hot trash' enough to now be Spain's right back you mean? Yes Nunes did well in the run in for a dozen games or so last season but for that to propel him into your thinking as some top level right back is laughable. He wouldnt rank above any of those I listed over the course of a season and he would undoubtably be found out in the top level games in the league and CL - just like he was last year.If you want to reread my post - you will see I did not say that at all. But the fact you listed Pedro Porro as someone who is a better RB than Nunes says it all lol. Guy is hot trash. And Aina is a 28 year old who was always a Left back. Clearly not above Nunes. James cant stay fit. You want to pay him high wages and probably a big transfer fee for 10 matches a season? He is better when fit, sure. Most people know this. Gusto is okay. Better than how Nunes closed the season? I disagree. Timber and White are good. Not out and out wingbacks. We've got those profiles in Gvardiol and Khusa. We need touchline wingback if we replace Nunes because we don't have touchline wingers on the right. Savio is the only one and he looks to be gone. Bobb tends to drift inside a little more like Foden and Cherki. But is closest.
Regarding the second bolded part, you might be right. He may not be the solution long-term. But to say never is silly. I already listed the few wing backs who are CLEARLY a step-up. The rest all have issues. They all have drawbacks. And I'd argue Nunes has the most potential of them all. One of the leagues fastest players last season. Clearly grew into the role quickly. Excellent ball-carrier. Can crash the box for a G/A every now and then. Final ball looked decent to end the season. I'll stand on this take. The right back market sucks.
And he left Gonzalez on the bench for that cup final too. I'd say that alone had the biggest bearing on the result.Pep didn't play Rodri or Fernandinho in a CL final once as well....
Munoz got MOTM in the FA Cup final against us n’all.Heard he was MOTM against Pool in the community shield.
I wish the club believed in short term solutions
The moment we play anyone half decent our weakness at RB will be exposed. I'm concerned we're genuinely not going to get one. I'm hoping its a case of there simply isnt anyone available rather than Pep genuinely thinks we can win something with Nunes as our main RB.Yeah i just dont think it's as big an issue as so many on here see it as.
Nunes is the starter, then if he needs rest, we have plenty of good fill options.
No, they can't play it the same as Nunes, but they all offer their own advantages and disadvantages in their own way.
Im particularly fond of Khus or Stones as the backup, and Lewis against inferior opposition where his defending isn't as required.
Until Rodri is back to his imperious best, there’s a rather big hole in the middle of the park.The moment we play anyone half decent our weakness at RB will be exposed. I'm concerned we're genuinely not going to get one. I'm hoping its a case of there simply isnt anyone available rather than Pep genuinely thinks we can win something with Nunes as our main RB.
Problem is, its unlikely to change next summer? A RB is magically going to appear out of thin air? We've done so well in the market, especially is Donnarumma signs, it would be a costly mistake not to resolve our final weak area.
Either way, can't wait for the season to start!