yaya.....

[sam-caddick]

I think part of the reason Fernandinho looks overwhelmed sometimes in games is because Yaya simply isn't going to work as hard as him which would take some of the weight off him. Excellent player though, one of the best in the league, he simply struggles when players get in behind him as he won't continue to rigorously track them like Fernandinho does. In a midfield 3 he'd probably not have to think about that, but we play with this 2 up top system so doubt we'll see that anytime soon.

If we want to win something this season that is what will have to change in my opinion.

We need to be going three in midfield adding Milner or Rodwell in with Yaya and Fernandinho so we can assure ourselves more control over a game.

Looking at it now I think we have a top class striker too many, Negredo and Sergio look perfect as they are, Jovetic should be the player who rotates, adding in Dzeko to the striker list forces Manuel to play two up top to keep everyone happy.

The problem with that is when we face a top class team we get overrun, i.e. Bayern, even in some PL games this season we have conceeded too many chances, two up top may kill any hope of a trophy this season.

We will be entertaining and great for the neutral because we will concede a lot and score a lot and will win games through the philosophy of you score one but we score two because we have better players, but that doesn't always ring true in football.

We need more control and assurance in midfield so adding another man in midfield is a must.

 

[citytill1die84]

Loving Yaya this season he's probably our most important player atm hope he continues in this way.

 

[itisrising]

Yaya offers us so much quality. His ability to pick out a key pass is probably underrated as he has so many other attributes. A world class player, no doubt. If Yaya was 24/25, how much do you think he'd be worth on the market? Atleast £40-50M for me.

 

[kippaxblue76]

Play him behind the striker and have two behind him. He is devastating in that position and doesn't have to worry to much about the defensive duties.

 

[fablue]

Interesting interview!

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Yaya Toure is one of the pillars of Manchester City and Ivory Coast team, but the club is still present in his life.

The former Barcelona player, who has maintained his home in Barcelona and who dreams of returning to wear a Barca shirt one day, explained in the supplement 'Extra Time' of 'La Gazzetta dello Sport, "I was 13 when Ronaldo the Brazilian, triumphed in the club. I dreamed of being like him, to have its power and speed. "

"I dreamed of playing for the club and become a new Ronaldo. Never thought of another club, and less on the Madrid," says Touré.

"With Bayern Pep favorite is even more"

The international portentous 'elephant' says further that "Barcelona is, along with Madrid and Bayern, favorite the scepter of Champions. With Guardiola, who is very clever and optimal technical, Bayern is even more favorite."

Lessons with Frank

In blaugrana key adds that "when I came to Barcelona (in 2007) Frank Rijkaard helped me a lot. He taught me discipline. Football was to me cum after a ball, such as children, where the ball was he was, always wanted touch, be the center of all the action. Frank taught me to move in front of defense, marking the contrary and cover areas, to respect the area. taught me videos made ​​me individual workouts. "

"I could never talk to Guardiola"

Besides, it was reiterated that the club because "he wanted to play more" and that "I could never talk to Guardiola" to express their doubts and ideas.

From your point of view, "communication is essential and if you do not speak is a lack of respect."

He explains that "I'm still friends with Iniesta, Messi and Busquets same" but he left the Premier and although Guardiola chose to 'Busi' to take his place after paying off 2009 with 6 titles.

"Balotelli, a brother to me"

On another note, Toure says "Balotelli is a friend of mine, is a brother, who harassed the English press (during his time in the City). Tried to advise, assist ... And Tevez is my favorite attacker, and another friend. "

"With Pellegrini we speak in Spanish"

Finally explains that with the new coach 'citizen' Manuel Pellegrini "we speak Spanish and we understand very well."

 

[daxman]

the most complete footballer in the league................................my arse.................ya ya is a great footballer, and going forward can be absolutely devastating.......but unfortunately when we,ve not got the ball its the complete opposite he just can,t chase the ball back once lost.....and also for a footballer of his height....can,t win a ball in the air to save his life..............i would say he does border world class in some of the things he does.....but the complete footballer..........NO.....

You sir must be joking !!!!!!!!

I think its a very accurate assessment.

Biggest Yaya fan here. But I have to agree with Dwren's assessment too.

 

[Rolee]

"I was offered the chance to go to Inter when I was at Monaco"

"Mancini followed me from 2007, and wanted me in Milan, but I chose Barcelona instead because it was always my dream to play for them.

“Mancini helped me a lot when I arrived in England.

"He taught me so much and is one of my best friends in football."

Extra Time Magazine

 

[Anonymous]

Yaya offers us so much quality. His ability to pick out a key pass is probably underrated as he has so many other attributes. A world class player, no doubt. If Yaya was 24/25, how much do you think he'd be worth on the market? Atleast £40-50M for me.

More relevant questions might be;
If Yaya played every game the way we know he can, how much do you think he'd be worth on the market? Probably quite a lot.
If Yaya continues to only perform 20% of the time (with 80% of his time lollygagging around), how much do you think he'd be worth on the market? Not a lot.
It is a sad part of Mancini's legacy this "everything goues through Yaya formation, because it means when Yaya plays well (20% of the time) then the team plays well, but when Yaya struggles and is ineffective (80% of the time) then the team struggles,

 

[Corky]

Yaya offers us so much quality. His ability to pick out a key pass is probably underrated as he has so many other attributes. A world class player, no doubt. If Yaya was 24/25, how much do you think he'd be worth on the market? Atleast £40-50M for me.

More relevant questions might be;
If Yaya played every game the way we know he can, how much do you think he'd be worth on the market? Probably quite a lot.
If Yaya continues to only perform 20% of the time (with 80% of his time lollygagging around), how much do you think he'd be worth on the market? Not a lot.
It is a sad part of Mancini's legacy this "everything goues through Yaya formation, because it means when Yaya plays well (20% of the time) then the team plays well, but when Yaya struggles and is ineffective (80% of the time) then the team struggles,

We do well for a struggling team.

 

[Bluesiam]

Damn. And I thought we only have kolarov as a good FK specialist. Was worried with Balo and tevez gone, there arent any right footed ones in our team. Glad I'm wrong.

So why was Balotelli, this great dead ball specialist, so CRAP at free kicks?<br /><br />-- Sun Oct 13, 2013 11:34 am --<br /><br />

Yaya is a ballwatcher. This contributes to the fact that defensively he is very poor. This only really shows up against the better teams , either away or in Europe. City will ultimately fail again this year if we continue to operate solely with him and fern in midfield. Maybe playing nasri and silva a little narrower will disguise his deficiencies.
I urge any of you to actually watch him as we defend his eyes never leave the ball for one second, he is continually drawn towards the ball. It is very naive .

However what a ball for the equaliser. It is a conundrum.

You're right ...he's a ball watcher ..... except when he has it at his feet ... then he has the best vision of any City player?

This seems to make the case for not continually playing him as a DMF.