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Who now then?...
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Saddleworth2
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I might be wrong, but did Delph not briefly play in that position for England and did rather well. Cant remember if it was world cup proper or run-up. I'm sure he could do it. He is fast enough, physical enough and his passing range is pretty good. He has already shown what a versatile footballer he is.I think Delph will end up taking this job perfectly. He can prove everyone wrong again.
MCFC_4Heatons
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Yes he didI might be wrong, but did Delph not briefly play in that position for England and did rather well. Cant remember if it was world cup proper or run-up. I'm sure he could do it. He is fast enough, physical enough and his passing range is pretty good. He has already shown what a versatile footballer he is.
Jazzman
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I think we have enough options to allow us to rest Fernandinho every now and then. You said Delph already, in no particular order there is also Gündogan, Zinchenko (provided he is not sold), Danilo, Douglas Luiz (if he gets the work permit), Claudio Gomes, and John Stones who could play there. I think we will be fine, as long as Fernandinho does not get a long term injury. I can't really decide whether I like the fact that we will develop our own DM instead of buying a new one, or not.I might be wrong, but did Delph not briefly play in that position for England and did rather well. Cant remember if it was world cup proper or run-up. I'm sure he could do it. He is fast enough, physical enough and his passing range is pretty good. He has already shown what a versatile footballer he is.
Saddleworth2
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This season will tell us. Realistically, none of the above will get the game time at DM to become world class. We will need to replace Fern within a couple of seasons so my guess is the hunt will continue with one or two of your list being developed in parallel.I think we have enough options to allow us to rest Fernandinho every now and then. You said Delph already, in no particular order there is also Gündogan, Zinchenko (provided he is not sold), Danilo, Douglas Luiz (if he gets the work permit), Claudio Gomes, and John Stones who could play there. I think we will be fine, as long as Fernandinho does not get a long term injury. I can't really decide whether I like the fact that we will develop our own DM instead of buying a new one, or not.
tolmie's hairdoo
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We are still trying. Pep isn't lying, he is just managing expectations.
City have repeatedly rubbished off the record Kovacic and Pjanic.
Money isn't the issue, it is the manager's clear definitions.
City have repeatedly rubbished off the record Kovacic and Pjanic.
Money isn't the issue, it is the manager's clear definitions.
Jazzman
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My wording was poor. I also think we will buy a new DM at the latest next summer. Instead of developing our own DM, I should have written using the existing squad for the season.This season will tell us. Realistically, none of the above will get the game time at DM to become world class. We will need to replace Fern within a couple of seasons so my guess is the hunt will continue with one or two of your list being developed in parallel.
bojinov29
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any feelings/ideas as to who tolmie?We are still trying. Pep isn't lying, he is just managing expectations.
City have repeatedly rubbished off the record Kovacic and Pjanic.
Money isn't the issue, it is the manager's clear definitions.
without a dream
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We managed fine with Gundogan there against Chelsea, Spurs and Arsenal so we should be fine really.