Ntini77 said:
benno74 said:
hes got all the tools to be a world class CH imo, his control, composure on the ball and passing are already there to see. He just needs to read the game a bit (ok a lot) better, get his timing of tackles against top strikers better, build his upper body strength up as he gets bullied by some of the bigger strikers out there, and he can be as good as Vinnie. You could never say the same of Lescott as, as good as a defender he is, he aint got that class/composure on the ball and his passing is poor
A 6month/12 month loan next season at somewhere like bolton/wigan (prem survival permitting) - no disrespect to these teams, but he is likely to see a lot more defensive action and hence increase his learning curve. He can get the prem experience he needs, time to build his strength up, and Savic can become one outstanding CH.
This is a thread about Savic. Just thought I'd let you know.
Yeah mate, we know. I totally agree with what the OP here states about savic. He played very well in the bayern game and his touch and passing were excellent. He just need to bulk up and improve his control of balls coming in in the air. It is apparent that he has minimal experience of those kind of deliveries and he does not know what to expect or do because he doesnt want to make a mistake. He needs to be loaned to a PL club to learn and improve on that area especially. He is quality though, no doubt.
-- Sun Jan 29, 2012 6:09 pm --
ANY1aBLUE said:
collie41 said:
Savic has been getting loads of stick in recent weeks, but IMO a little harshly, Bobby bought him as a work in progress, and i can honestly see why. The kid has everything(except experience) pace, tackle, heading, bravery and he can bring the ball out and play, he's been thrown in at the deep end and while some players thrive on that he's made a few mistakes, most of them have been covered by Hart or Lescott but some have cost us. Lets just remember he is young and could be a city legend, i know we can buy the best but i feel he can get to the top with city!
I sat for a couple of minutes wondering whether or not to even bother replying, because its exasperating.............................the bottom line is that Savic has not got the mental toughness to deal with pressure situations and that will never change, at some stage this frailty will let him/team down. Experience will not cure that.
Also, he can't defend......................................
I disagree completely mate. You are generalizing way too much. How did he do so well as a fullback against Bayern? his positioning, his touch and his interception were top class. However, he has faced alot of problem with deliverys coming into him from the air with pressure from an attacker. That has been the only major problem. Thats what many of the teams have tried to take advantage of, especially liverpool against us at anfield. i dont think long passes into the box are used as much as they are in the EPL and thats why PL experience to deal with those kind of deliveries will help. He just needs to improve on his aerial control. Composure for defenders comes from an understanding of how to deal with tricky situations or deliveries and this is what he has to learn.
