Because Pellegrini don't want to upset the the big money signings
Yes I agree with this. Whereas once when I saw Yaya's name on the teamsheet it gave me confidence we'd win, now my heart sinks (if he's in a defensive 2). He's no longer a defensive minded player. I'm much happier to see Fernandinho & Delph in that position. Neither of them have Yaya's ability (though they're both excellent) but they more than make up for that with their energy & commitment. I like it when Kelechi plays as well - we seem much more dangerous with him & Aguero up front together. That leaves any 2 from (currently) Silva, KDB, Sterling & Navas to threaten going forwardYaya's laziness was solely responsible for that first goal, everything after that is a reaction by other players to try and mop up his mess.
Otamendi was absolutely right to step up and try to block/intercept the only option Kouyate had to pass to, he cannot think that Yaya having a 4/5 yard head start on Kouyate is going to get beaten one vs one. As a consequence of Yaya letting his man stroll past him, Otamendi has no alternative but to leave Valencia to try to get back at Kouyate. Delph can see Otamendi is stranded and has very little chance of getting back at Kouyate so busts a gut to try and block the shot/cross which he successfully does, an unfortunate bounce and the rest his history.
If you genuinely think we move the ball quicker when Yaya is on the pitch then god help you, if anything he's the main reason we're so lethargic in possession. **In regards to that statement I completely retract it if you're basing your statement as a comparison with Fernando**. As I see it we would be far quicker not only winning the ball back but also on the counter attack if we used Fernandinho and Delph, we would have far more movement from either of them running past the attacking midfielders and striker(s) to create more space for Silva and De Bruyne which would considerably speed up our attack and improve our movement against 'park the bus' tactics.
It was obvious what you was trying to say mate and i for one agree with you. Our defence is an embarassment and i also dread to think what could happen with Neymar, Messi and Suarez running at us.Never said it had, chill out.
Yes he didn't have a particularly great impact in those 30 minutes, but that's not my point. He's been good for the majority of the season, so to say he shouldn't start over someone whose been poor for 4-5 matches now because he had a poor impact as a substitute seems a little odd. Not to mention the fact if he starts then we can have our front 4 all in their natural positions rather than the nonsense of Silva/KdB as wingers.Sterling looked horrible today. Worse than Dave in less time. Lost 4 balls in 35 minutes of playing, delivered an over the defense pass late, and stopped to winge at the ref when he didn't get a call.
I'd have started him too, and we will both have been wrong today.
Fernando ( or preferably Dihno if fully fit) coming in after we got the equalizer was the absolute right call. This is one that shodnt even be questioned.
Kelechi came on, so you are just nitpicking timeing difference. I am okay with 20 minutes for a substitute. The goal is to make an immediate impact. He did. Good on the Manager.
Shit! Not the infamous Dossier again?While a draw at West Ham wouldnt be the reason,his casefile gets thicker.
Utter shite.Yaya's laziness was solely responsible for that first goal, everything after that is a reaction by other players to try and mop up his mess.
Otamendi was absolutely right to step up and try to block/intercept the only option Kouyate had to pass to, he cannot think that Yaya having a 4/5 yard head start on Kouyate is going to get beaten one vs one. As a consequence of Yaya letting his man stroll past him, Otamendi has no alternative but to leave Valencia to try to get back at Kouyate. Delph can see Otamendi is stranded and has very little chance of getting back at Kouyate so busts a gut to try and block the shot/cross which he successfully does, an unfortunate bounce and the rest his history.
If you genuinely think we move the ball quicker when Yaya is on the pitch then god help you, if anything he's the main reason we're so lethargic in possession. **In regards to that statement I completely retract it if you're basing your statement as a comparison with Fernando**. As I see it we would be far quicker not only winning the ball back but also on the counter attack if we used Fernandinho and Delph, we would have far more movement from either of them running past the attacking midfielders and striker(s) to create more space for Silva and De Bruyne which would considerably speed up our attack and improve our movement against 'park the bus' tactics.
Utter shite.