Ricster
Well-Known Member
I think its quite plainly obvious to see where we need to improve our side and add a different element to the style we play. While i sort of agree that Mancini only has a plan A, and no plan B, this is down to the type of players we have in the squad.
One of those positions is our Defensive Midfield. While De Jong works tirelessly and puts in the effort City fans craved years ago, his one dimensional sense of play leaves his exposed at times and slows Citys attacking style of play. Barry on the other hand tries to get forward when possible and for me, was purchased by Hughes as our playmaker, something which hasnr quite gone to plan as Barrys passing seems to have crumbled a little through time. I think Barry was seen as our Xabi Alonso, as that is who Liverpool wanted him to replace, and that is the exact type of player we need. A player who can sit back, recieve the balldeep, and with a 60 yard pass turn defence into attack.
Step forward Nuri Sahin of Real Madrid. Sahin has those qualities that City were trying so hard to find in the January transfer window, and you just have to look at how much Dortmund missed him at the start of the season in the Bundesliga, although they turned that around. Its no disgrace either that this season he hasnt had much playing time either, he is afterall behind one of the best modern day players of this position in Alonso. If not Sahin, we have to find an alternative and somone for this position, it is an absolute must in the summer.
And if we are buying the above type of player we need a fast winger to compliment him and give that option. Somebody recently said Pedro of Barca, and i have to admit they dont get much faster. For me that is an incredible shout and someone i think we would have a chance of getting, especially with Sanchez, Cuenca, and soont to be Delfonsou fightin out a front 3 place with Messi.
But if we cant get Pedro then who else, there are plenty. Iturbe i have already mentioned before on this forum and another lad who is lighting up Serie B at the moment with Torino is Alen Stevanovic, a pacey and skillful winger who bags goals and assists. If you get a chance check the kid out.
One of those positions is our Defensive Midfield. While De Jong works tirelessly and puts in the effort City fans craved years ago, his one dimensional sense of play leaves his exposed at times and slows Citys attacking style of play. Barry on the other hand tries to get forward when possible and for me, was purchased by Hughes as our playmaker, something which hasnr quite gone to plan as Barrys passing seems to have crumbled a little through time. I think Barry was seen as our Xabi Alonso, as that is who Liverpool wanted him to replace, and that is the exact type of player we need. A player who can sit back, recieve the balldeep, and with a 60 yard pass turn defence into attack.
Step forward Nuri Sahin of Real Madrid. Sahin has those qualities that City were trying so hard to find in the January transfer window, and you just have to look at how much Dortmund missed him at the start of the season in the Bundesliga, although they turned that around. Its no disgrace either that this season he hasnt had much playing time either, he is afterall behind one of the best modern day players of this position in Alonso. If not Sahin, we have to find an alternative and somone for this position, it is an absolute must in the summer.
And if we are buying the above type of player we need a fast winger to compliment him and give that option. Somebody recently said Pedro of Barca, and i have to admit they dont get much faster. For me that is an incredible shout and someone i think we would have a chance of getting, especially with Sanchez, Cuenca, and soont to be Delfonsou fightin out a front 3 place with Messi.
But if we cant get Pedro then who else, there are plenty. Iturbe i have already mentioned before on this forum and another lad who is lighting up Serie B at the moment with Torino is Alen Stevanovic, a pacey and skillful winger who bags goals and assists. If you get a chance check the kid out.