A Younger Otamendi. I'm all for it :-)
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simon23
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Can you suggest 2 left sided CBs that have been better than Kolarov this year? He and Ota have been quite good. And Stones looks better the lo her he starts.
I don't watch other teams play that often so no......
I agree stones looks better....
Ottomendi is very erratic (which is hugely frustrating)
Kolarov......his passing from centre half is great (which is why Pep is playing him) but defensively he is vey poor (even more so at left back).......he gets caught out at the bak post, gets caught in possession a lot (but gets away with it by falling over/going to ground most of the time), he is slow on the turn, doesn't tackle well and aint that great in the air (despite what Pep says)
If we are to go to elite level (i.e. the very top) you need better.
At LB, I don't disagree. But st CB he has been pretty good. His passing and carrying of the ball forward has been perfectly what Pep wants.I don't watch other teams play that often so no......
I agree stones looks better....
Ottomendi is very erratic (which is hugely frustrating)
Kolarov......his passing from centre half is great (which is why Pep is playing him) but defensively he is vey poor (even more so at left back).......he gets caught out at the bak post, gets caught in possession a lot (but gets away with it by falling over/going to ground most of the time), he is slow on the turn, doesn't tackle well and aint that great in the air (despite what Pep says)
If we are to go to elite level (i.e. the very top) you need better.
He is actually a pretty decent tackler for a CB. He passed well. What you call falling down and getting calls is actually an experienced footballer move and Credit to him for it. He is good in the air, better with the ball at his feet. And very adept at movement around the back to break down the oppositions press.
He has been arguably our best CB. Granted I think Otamendi has been the best, Kolarov has been the most consistent.
simon23
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At LB, I don't disagree. But st CB he has been pretty good. His passing and carrying of the ball forward has been perfectly what Pep wants.
He is actually a pretty decent tackler for a CB. He passed well. What you call falling down and getting calls is actually an experienced footballer move and Credit to him for it. He is good in the air, better with the ball at his feet. And very adept at movement around the back to break down the oppositions press.
He has been arguably our best CB. Granted I think Otamendi has been the best, Kolarov has been the most consistent.
He s good when he is not having to defend......against decent attacking teams he would be completely exposed. Ottomendi is too rash......quality at times but also a liability at times with the way he chases around like a headless chicken.
To reach to the very best both need replacing.
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Fullbacks please
Perhaps we should cool it with the Benfica keeper (had a shocker). Fullbacks are top priority, and maybe Isco or alternative attacking midfielders.
Moraes is still a top keeper, plus he's young and will improve immensely.
I do agree fullbacks are the number 1 priority though.
Moraes is still a top keeper, plus he's young and will improve immensely.
I do agree fullbacks are the number 1 priority though.
Not very convincing on tonight's display and for me there isn't much difference between Moraes or Rulli except Benfica would want a near record fee.
Not very convincing on tonight's display and for me there isn't much difference between Moraes or Rulli except Benfica would want a near record fee.
He's been really good other than tonight and, to be fair, Dortmund are red hot at the minute.
Still remains to be seen, but I wouldn't discount Moraes based on one performance.