Lol, it is not worrying at all. Otamendi is just a good player, despite the abuse he often gets here. Stones is pretty good, but Otamendi is better. And it's no surprise we look better when Otamendi came in. It was the more likely outcome.Agree. I also agree with the poster above who said he would immediately come in and command a starting position ahead of Stones and Otamendi. We can't afford to have a centre pairing of Stones and Otamendi for any extended period this season, or we will be found out again. Personally thought the defence looked better yesterday after Stones went off. Worrying signs, as City have invested so much in him turning into an elite player. Looks a long way off.
In the preseason and season games, do you want to proffer a guess as to who has a higher slide tackle rate of our 3 defenders? Ota, Kompany or Stones.Both are very good on the ball but suffer from making defensive mistakes. Otamendi spends far too much time on his arse for my liking.
There's a big difference between a successful slide tackle and misjudging, going to ground early and being beaton all ends up. I see Otamendi doing the latter, he can be having a great game then boom stupid rash challenge.In the preseason and season games, do you want to proffer a guess as to who has a higher slide tackle rate of our 3 defenders? Ota, Kompany or Stones.
The answer may give you pause... or not.
Time, and time, and time again.There's a big difference between a successful slide tackle and misjudging, going to ground early and being beaton all ends up. I see Otamendi doing the latter, he can be having a great game then boom stupid rash challenge.
Time, and time, and time again.