Why did we let Zinchenko go?

[alexmcity]

We sold Zinchenko because he wanted to go. Same with Jesus. It's that simple.

We don't keep players against their will, unless they are incredibly important like Bernardo. Rodri, Bernardo, KDB, Foden and Haaland are the only players in this team that we wouldn't sell (unless we are offered silly money). Maybe Alvarez and Cancelo. Any of the other players can go if he wants to go.

 

[supercity88]

Because he wanted to go and Pep knew mentality we couldn't afford to have anyone lacking motivation this season. Pep knew this season would be incredibly tough with what's been before and a World Cup during it. He knew we couldn't keep anyone here who might cause unrest. He would have expected those that were signed to have the drive to give us fresh impetus and for the usual heads to stay motivated. Unfortunately we just don't look like that's the case, but it's not a huge surprise considering what they've fought for in the past couple of seasons. We'll be back. Thursday's the best time to start.

 

[Agueroooo9320]

it is simple. he is not good enough. only problem is the management failed to buy the good enough player after letting him go.

 

[Damanino]

more of an issue we identified Cucurella and then went for Gomez.

we certainly miss Zinchenko now, as we didnt know Gomez will be so far off the level we need and also Cancelo albeit had a few good games is largely mediocre compared to his own best form.

what makes it even worse he looks very good at Arsenal and if we plays like 2 seasons like this there we would go back with a larger offer for him than for Cucurella ...

 

[pardoeofftomexico]

Because he wanted to go and Pep knew mentality we couldn't afford to have anyone lacking motivation this season. Pep knew this season would be incredibly tough with what's been before and a World Cup during it. He knew we couldn't keep anyone here who might cause unrest. He would have expected those that were signed to have the drive to give us fresh impetus and for the usual heads to stay motivated. Unfortunately we just don't look like that's the case, but it's not a huge surprise considering what they've fought for in the past couple of seasons. We'll be back. Thursday's the best time to start.

I keep reading Zinchenko wanted to go. Are you sure? In one interview I saw he was nearly in tears. He said it was something he wasn't expecting.

 

[super_city_si]

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. He's great when on the ball, but he's not a very good defender. If we had correctly addressed the position instead of buying someone who is worse then we wouldnt be having this conversation.

If, however, he was happy to stay and sign as a back up then i dont know why we let him go and bought Gomez. He's not the answer to our left back issues though.

 

[Decepticon]

He was probably pushed out for that wanker Cucurella. Fantastic management by our cooperate happy clappy club.

 

[meeesh]

Hang on, i'll go back and read the lot.

Ok, read it all now but the lack of full-stops and proliferation of commas made it a bit confusing in the second para'.
Agree with most of your post.

I started to talk in general,all as Mendy was good for was whipping great crosses in,but we’ve not had anyone better since doing it

 

[SJT]

You know what, I’d rather post nice pleasant positive things, wouldn’t we all! but, just where are the happy clappers? when the wheels come off, I mean...COUGHS!

 

[r.soleofsalford]

He wanted to go, was a Gooner fan as a kid - the lure of london and all that, BUT, we should have begged him to stay!
To sell him, Gabby and Raheem at same time was indisputable suicide, we are reaping what we sowed.

Out of those 3 players I`d of kept Gabby because he can play wide and beat players in the penalty area. Not as a goal scorer I must add.

 

[VOOMER]

it is simple. he is not good enough. only problem is the management failed to buy the good enough player after letting him go.

The club, not the manager.

 

[citizen_maine]

The club, not the manager.

he didn't say manager

 

[r.soleofsalford]

You know what, I’d rather post nice pleasant positive things, wouldn’t we all! but, just where are the happy clappers? when the wheels come of, I mean...COUGHS!

Their telling us how great a player Zinchenco was.

Only played because we didn`t have a left back and not good enough for our midfield.

 

[Yankunian]

Any other games he affected?

UCL semi away at PSG , brought him on for Cancelo which completely swung game in City's favour

 

[Tier2Blue]

Zinchenko was good for us and was a good bloke and the type of player we want at our club. But I think we are in danger of being a bit “OTT” as to how good. He is a very talented footballer who is a utility player. He isn’t a top left back and defensively he could be caught out and was vulnerable (whu away for example). He is better than we have now but I am sure there is better out there. If/when Arsenal are tested we may see a truer picture.

 

[Eric Hitchmough]

Really like Zin but this wouldn’t be a significant issue if the club would just buy a capable left back.

The transfer window is open. Yet another opportunity to address a problem that’s been around for years.

 

[RayCTID]

The only player who we are likely to bring in this transfer window is another midfielder.

 

[jaiguruKun]

Lots of revisionist nonsense in this thread. I liked Zin but for much of his time with us he was a liability defensively. We couldn't promise he'd be first choice so understandably he wanted to move on. I think we miss Ferna's leadership far far more than Zin.

 

[Tier2Blue]

Agree -

Really like Zin but this wouldn’t be a significant issue if the club would just buy a capable left back.

The transfer window is open. Yet another opportunity to address a problem that’s been around for years.

Agree - solid player, great character. Sergio G could in time he as good - we don’t have time so let’s get a left back in. Adds balance, cover on on the right via JC and will help Grealish no end.

 

[RayCTID]

Lots of revisionist nonsense in this thread. I liked Zin but for much of his time with us he was a liability defensively. We couldn't promise he'd be first choice so understandably he wanted to move on. I think we miss Ferna's leadership far far more than Zin.

Agreed