Mahrez is a lot more consistent and less likely to go missing that Sane. Guardiola used to get really frustrated that when he lost the ball up front he didn't track back to try to recover it. I think Sane is a player who thinks he knows better than the manager, as per Joe Hart unfortunately.I think he was a good signing but not a great signing. He needs to be more consistent and affect the big games and not go missing when the games get tough - tonight (if he plays) will be a great example of games where he needs to do this
I agree on the defensive bits but I don't think you can blame Mendy for no one getting on the end of those crosses flashed across the 6 yard box, that is 100% down to the attackers not making the correct runs. It's just the basics; one front post, one back post, one holding.i agree on stones
I completely disagree on Mendy - he is defensively weak - positionally bad (especially when the ball is coming in from the opposite side), cant head a ball very well at all, his tackling is poor and his concentration/focus is off. His body shape when he goes one to one with attackers is all over the place (and unbalanced) and for a big guy he gets far too easily out muscled. Even his attacking play (which I know he is good at) isnt great. People point to the crosses he put in in the last couple of games as signs that he is getting back to what he can do - I completely disagree - against chelsea he knew Kun and Jesus werent on the pitch yet was still putting balls across the 6 yd area without looking expecting them to be there -he needs to be cleverer than that and actually think and look to see where his team mates were (Obviously you could criticise Bernardo and whoever else was attacking for not being there - but you have to remember that they aint centre forwards and therefore wouldnt neccessarily make the same run as Kun/Jesus - Mendy didnt appreciate this.
Mahrez is a good individual player but we were not a better team for signing him, we were a better team with Sane. We were quicker, had more natural width and a better defensive balance because he allowed us to play with inverted fullbacks which helped us prevent counter attacks.Can't believe there's still people who don't think Mahrez was a good signing.
I agree on the defensive bits but I don't think you can blame Mendy for no one getting on the end of those crosses flashed across the 6 yard box, that is 100% down to the attackers not making the correct runs. It's just the basics; one front post, one back post, one holding.
As a winger/fullback, you expect players to make those runs, there's no excuses, you haven't always got the time to lift your head and look. Our whole game is based on the concept of "knowing instinctively where each player will be positionally", that's the whole reason for the training ground grids and why we can play out from the back with such calmness when we're pressed aggressively. It's the same with the crosses, Mendy will be told to play those crosses across the six yard box, it's other players responsibility to get on the end of them.
Mahrez is a lot more consistent and less likely to go missing that Sane. Guardiola used to get really frustrated that when he lost the ball up front he didn't track back to try to recover it. I think Sane is a player who thinks he knows better than the manager, as per Joe Hart unfortunately.
Couldn't agree more. Hopefully he just needs an extended run a team that will create lots of chances!He seems to have all the attributes to be a top striker, he is like Lewandowski as far as the type of striker just obviously not at that level. The move to Real just doesn't seem to have worked for whatever reason, that happens sometimes.
Based on this season you'd have these players above Mahrez? No way has Silva been (I love Dave but no he's not), Walker (I may concede on), Ferna (personally I don't think so he's had to adapt to a different position but he's not been as consistent), Kun (I don't think he's been as good as Mahrez IMO).In your opinon he has been the second best - not mine.
KDB, D. Silva , Walker Kun, Ferna all more consistent in my opinion and Laporte obviously (but he hasnt played many games). Even in the few games he has played Foden has been more affective. Mahrez has flashes of brilliance and his skill is undeniable but he flits in and out of games and disappears far too often.
Mendy is fucking shocking imho - he is mascarading as a defender and that step up is still needed - Can he? - possibly but I wont hold my breath. I think his crossing is overrated as well. One thing he does have and Ill give him credit for are his angled passes on the inside (usually aimed at Silva) - they are a very useful weapon BUT his negatives outweigh his positives at the moment for me - so much that Id be trying to see what one of the EDS lads can do there
Sane showed up when it mattered. Liverpool and Utd last year in particular. Yet to see Mahrez deliver in a big game.Mahrez is a lot more consistent and less likely to go missing that Sane. Guardiola used to get really frustrated that when he lost the ball up front he didn't track back to try to recover it. I think Sane is a player who thinks he knows better than the manager, as per Joe Hart unfortunately.
Brighton game was on the large size....great goal and performanceSane showed up when it mattered. Liverpool and Utd last year in particular. Yet to see Mahrez deliver in a big game.