First off..
How good has Kyle been for us. A massive part of our recent success. Fast, strong, consistent for so many years. Crossing was suspect but least he was someone we could rely on defensively. Possibly the best ever full back we’ve had?
However..
His time with us is now coming to its end. We will have to move on from him unfortunately this Summer. Sad but true. Think nearly everyone would agree on that.
Being Captain..
It’s not his fault he is popular in the dressing room. The players decide who leads them. Twice they voted for him. As fans though we have been used to Kompany, Fernandinho and Gundogan. Intelligent, phenomenal leaders not just in the dressing room but for the fans as well.
Kyle, as nice a lad he might be in the changing room, is not anywhere near the calibre of his 3 predecessors when it comes to representing the club.
I know I’m disliking him more and more with every cliche interview and statement he puts out there.
Moving forward..
It’s got to be Dias or Rodri. Rodri is the better player but Dias is the better communicator. Both fine leaders. Either will be a huge improvement but I will admit I can’t wait for Walker to hand the arm band in.