Vincent Kompany - 2016/17 performances

[ws01]

I'm hopeful, he's seen a couple of specialists already and is now running with shaped insoles that solve the skeletal positioning issues putting a strain on his calfs. We also have a new club doctor starting in a couple of days a former player one Dr Eduardo Mauri who was the club doctor for Espanyol.

You would've thought something like that would've been picked up a long time ago, not after a dozen odd injuries.

 

[Silva_Spell]

"He has something in his muscle and we believe that was a problem for the many injuries," Guardiola said.

"I think it's the last part of that because he's training with the group. And when I see him, I say 'wow - this guy can play' because he's training like Vincent is.

"But the doctor said with what happened in the past, we have to be careful."

 

[Hart of the Matter]

I worry for Vincent. Watching how the CB role is developing under Pep makes me wonder how he can develop. His passing forward has been his weakest elemement for years. Hardly incisive as we are now seeing from Stones and Otto. Vincent's fitness is only part of the picture for me.

 

[BlueS]

I worry for Vincent. Watching how the CB role is developing under Pep makes me wonder how he can develop. His passing forward has been his weakest elemement for years. Hardly incisive as we are now seeing from Stones and Otto. Vincent's fitness is only part of the picture for me.

i feel the same as you and it's a difficult thing to embrace. I wouldn't call Komps a natural on the ball and Pep wants that type of player, i honestly don't think he is going to make the team.
He might end up staying out of respect and for a future ambassadorial role, but not for his football.

 

[Phil1]

I worry for Vincent. Watching how the CB role is developing under Pep makes me wonder how he can develop. His passing forward has been his weakest elemement for years. Hardly incisive as we are now seeing from Stones and Otto. Vincent's fitness is only part of the picture for me.

I don't see that at all. Vinnys problem was when trying to hit long passes. His short game has always been on a higher level than anyone else in the back four. Now he's going to have even more options to pass it to he'll be fine. He's not as elegant as Stones or Otomendi but his accuracy is up there. He's still got a huge part to play in our future.

 

[Phil1]

i feel the same as you and it's a difficult thing to embrace. I wouldn't call Komps a natural on the ball and Pep wants that type of player, i honestly don't think he is going to make the team.
He might end up staying out of respect and for a future ambassadorial role, but not for his football.

That last line will be proved absolute nonsense before the season is finished.

 

[SWP's back]

Does he deserve to start straight away. The players in his position ain't doing too bad.

Lots and lots of matches coming up.

 

[BlueS]

That last line will be proved absolute nonsense before the season is finished.

i hope so, it's just my own nagging doubts.

 

[SWP's back]

I worry for Vincent. Watching how the CB role is developing under Pep makes me wonder how he can develop. His passing forward has been his weakest elemement for years. Hardly incisive as we are now seeing from Stones and Otto. Vincent's fitness is only part of the picture for me.

I think the opposite. Vinny has always had the ability to come forward and now with our shape he will always have several options.

I'm sure you would have worried about Kolarov and Otamendi coming forward as well two months ago. Komoany was light years ahead of them before Pep arrived and Pep will have the same effect on him as the system is designed to give options to the player with the ball.

 

[Phil1]

i hope so, it's just my own nagging doubts.

It's understandable after seeing Stones and Otamendi developing a decent understanding but there's a long season ahead. Kompany will be relishing the prospect of playing his part and I'm sure it hasn't escaped Peps attention that he's the best we've got. For now we should just think ourselves lucky that a problem position looks to finally have been rectified.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

Kompany and Stones are the best ball playing centre backs we have. Otamendi isn't half bad but Vinnie has always been comfortable with the ball at his feet and keeps composed. Plus, the way he steps up and directly joins the attack is something Pep will encourage.

Can't wait.

 

[feedmpenzaandhewillscore]

Kompany and Stones are the best ball playing centre backs we have. Otamendi isn't half bad but Vinnie has always been comfortable with the ball at his feet and keeps composed. Plus, the way he steps up and directly joins the attack is something Pep will encourage.

Can't wait.

It's going to be a conundrum to drop Otamendi as he is playing really well at the moment and showing why we paid the money for him. 4 fronts to fight on this season I think everyone will get their chance at some point.

Fernando showed why he has some value on Saturday, will be crucial in battening down the hatches when the kitchen sink is being chucked at us.

 

[blinkblue]

The way things are looking I think Kompany will be brought into the squad as a rotation option rather than a nailed on starter.

 

[Manc Born & Bred]

Does anyone have any idea what these blood tests are all about that keep being referred to?

 

[Jumanji]

The way things are looking I think Kompany will be brought into the squad as a rotation option rather than a nailed on starter.

Everyone will rotate, but when Kompany hits form he'll be the first choice CB, probably replacing Stones in my opinion.

As good as Otamendi and Stones have been, I'd say they still have not matched Kompany's general level of performance. Kompany is better than than at just about everything except for long passes. I think all three of them are at a similar level for ground passing.

Guardiola likes his ball playing CBs, well Vinny's the best one we have at dribbling.

 

[Jumanji]

Does anyone have any idea what these blood tests are all about that keep being referred to?

They measure enzyme levels that are present during muscle repair from what I've read. He might look and feel fine, but his body says he's still healing.

 

[Manc Born & Bred]

They measure enzyme levels that are present during muscle repair from what I've read. He might look and feel fine, but his body says he's still healing.

Makes sense although wouldn't the club have been monitoring these type of things previously??

 

[Jumanji]

Makes sense although wouldn't the club have been monitoring these type of things previously??

I want to infer that they probably didn't, and the club rushed him back when he could run again and really hadn't fully healed, causing the vicious spell of recurring injury.

 

[Moveonlife]

It would be a disgrace if he gets in the team straight away. Stones and Otamendi partnership is getting better game by game and Netiher of them should unfairly get dropped just because kompany is back. We spent 50m on Stones and Otamendi has been amaizing so i think Vinny will be the 2nd choice from now on tbh

 

[Abattoir Blue]

I think the opposite. Vinny has always had the ability to come forward and now with our shape he will always have several options.

I'm sure you would have worried about Kolarov and Otamendi coming forward as well two months ago. Komoany was light years ahead of them before Pep arrived and Pep will have the same effect on him as the system is designed to give options to the player with the ball.

Yes. Kompany is starting from a stronger position than either of them. As long as he stays fit he'll have a big part to play in the City team this year. Competition for places at CB is something we've missed.