Zlatan Ibrahimovic

[BLUEMOONISRISING]

For me we cant have both Ibra and Ballotelli at this club, would cause havoc amongst the harmony within the squad and I don't want another season like the last where we are constantly trying to be undermined by the press.

Let's not give them an excuse by signing a guy who plays at less than 50% for most games, albeit he can be fantastic - Most of the time he looks disinterested, plays too many casual stray balls and then doesnt fight back win the ball and correct his mistakes!

 

[robbieh]

As some have said he could play in the hole behind Kun. He's built for our league. Mancini is obviously a fan. The only questions would be his age and desire.

so

Yaya de Jong
Silva Ibra Nasri
Kun

Imagine that would put the fear of god into the opposition.

 

[BLUEMOONISRISING]

I would rather have Tevez or Yaya playing in the hole, even silva, nasri can rotate in that position.

The money is best spent elsewhere (Martinez, Falcao if Dzeko leaves) for me!!

 

[BenchillBlue]

I would rather have Tevez or Yaya playing in the hole, even silva, nasri can rotate in that position.

The money is best spent elsewhere (Martinez, Falcao if Dzeko leaves) for me!!

I couldn't agree more, mate.

 

[robbieh]

I would rather have Tevez or Yaya playing in the hole, even silva, nasri can rotate in that position.

The money is best spent elsewhere (Martinez, Falcao if Dzeko leaves) for me!!

Probably right in retrospect.

If we keep Tevez then we are well catered for in that position. As Yaya is also lethal there too.

So our front 4 will be composed of

yaya, tevez, kun, nasri, silva, balotelli and Edin. I think we can cope!!

allows plenty of rotation.

our middle two comprises of

de Jong, Barry and Yaya. So this is where we are light. An injury to one of them and we are in trouble.

The conundrum in all this is what is Milner's role. He's neither one nor the other.

Martinez, or someone of his ilk, in truth is probably all we need.

 

[damned]

For me we cant have both Ibra and Ballotelli at this club, would cause havoc amongst the harmony within the squad and I don't want another season like the last where we are constantly trying to be undermined by the press.

Let's not give them an excuse by signing a guy who plays at less than 50% for most games, albeit he can be fantastic - Most of the time he looks disinterested, plays too many casual stray balls and then doesnt fight back win the ball and correct his mistakes!

They already played together at Inter without any issues, Balotelli idolizes Ibra.

 

[BLUEMOONISRISING]

Without any issues?

Im not sure Balotelli's stint at Inter was devoid of issues

Maybe thats what is wrong with Balotelli's work ethic, he clearly idolises the wrong Man.

They say you defend from the front, couldnt see that happening with those 2 up top for us and we would struggle even more at the likes of Everton, Stoke away.

 

[jlc09]

Ibra is an absolute monster, it has to be said.

Outdated view from English media knocking him because he bottled a few matches in past years and doesnt look up for it on certain days. He does it season in, season out.

The man is a complete forward, technically out of this world, and not like Peter 'some touch for a big man' Crouch.

 

[Plain Speaking]

Ibra is an absolute monster, it has to be said.

Outdated view from English media knocking him because he bottled a few matches in past years and doesnt look up for it on certain days. He does it season in, season out.

The man is a complete forward, technically out of this world, and not like Peter 'some touch for a big man' Crouch.

You said you supported Arsenal. Are you hoping we take Ibra and leave RVP?

 

[jlc09]

That would be preferable yeah, but hard to begrudge Van Persie a move if he wants to win stuff. If only he was at the club 10 years ago.

Surely Ibra will cost a decent amount aswell, massive wages too, and is two years older than RVP(I think)?

He'd be a great addition though. If not those two, I'd go for Cavani if I were you. Not as good yet but the base is there.

 

[J3SUS]

Would love ibra just for the derb, he would piss the rags of big time and make shaggy in goal shit his pants.

 

[DaveTheYid]

Zlatans a fantastic player, Under-rated by the English media a lot!

 

[Zity9]

Without any issues?

Im not sure Balotelli's stint at Inter was devoid of issues

Once Zlatan became so upset with Mario that he chased him down the locker room, where Mario had to lock himself inside the bathroom. Zlatan was so furious and was about to kick the door in when his team mates managed to calm him down.

That being said, they respect each other are friends and keep in touch. Balotelli looks up to Zlatan like a God. If there is one person who can make Balotelli focus on the right things it's Zlatan.

Interview with Mino Raiola today (agent of both players, Ibra's best friend) from @MilanDiavolo Twitter:

"Ibra is calm at Milan. Even thought in life you never know"
"Ibra and Balotelli playing together? It's a great dream"

 

[Keith Moon]

Without any issues?

Im not sure Balotelli's stint at Inter was devoid of issues

Once Zlatan became so upset with Mario that he chased him down the locker room, where Mario had to lock himself inside the bathroom. Zlatan was so furious and was about to kick the door in when his team mates managed to calm him down.

That being said, they respect each other are friends and keep in touch. Balotelli looks up to Zlatan like a God. If there is one person who can make Balotelli focus on the right things it's Zlatan.

Interview with Mino Raiola today (agent of both players, Ibra's best friend) from @MilanDiavolo Twitter:

"Ibra is calm at Milan. Even thought in life you never know"
"Ibra and Balotelli playing together? It's a great dream"

Great block by Mexes...

 

[blueplan]

Quality footballer but would be the wrong fit at our club.

Only a year ago I would have agreed with you, but this year he has taken a deeper role in the squad formation, building up play instead of heading the attack up front, which he still can do though.
He has matured a lot and become more even in his performances quality wise. Still he has that impeccable desire and hunger to win, at all costs but now mantles the responsibility of a creator, an assister more than the finisher (and even so he won the golden boot in Italy)
He seems to have become even stronger as well, very much noticeable this Euro tournament, with the likes of Terry, our Joleon, M'Vila all being without a chance against the big Swede.

So I'm thinking Ibra playing in the hole behind Aguero would be fantastic.


However, he does not have the stamina to take on defensive duties like Teves does for example. He's too big and heavy for that and his physique just wont allow it. He always gives his all though.

As for his relationship with Mario, well... Ibra is a lion acting like a lion, Mario is a sheep acting like a lion. Zlatan will NEVER accept the shit Mario tends to pull off now and then and I'm sure he would have a positive effect on Mario's attitude. He could be the mentor Mario requires in order to move from okay to brilliant, if possible at al.

So, I'd love to see Ibra playing for us but I'm having a very hard time seeing it. He loves Italy and Milano and would cost a fortune.

Mario, Zlatan & Yaya are great game changers. Our CL title chances will be greatly enhanced.
Aguero & our Merlin will be the main beneficiaries in more ways than one.
We need to keep our juggernaut rolling. Zlatan will fit in nicely & is the type of leader we need which City lacks upfront. Sorry to say Tevez is not it.
We will need to remould or shakeup our existing team to accommodate RVP. Even that there is a risk. Look at the poor performances of the Dutch trying to provide services to RVP who was really profligate with his chances. Acquiring RVP will be a greater risk then & given his injury history. We don't need to shake up City's winning team.
How can City's fans forget about RVP anti-City tirades especially at our home turf?

-- Thu Jun 21, 2012 12:42 am --

Both Zlatan & Mario had top goals on the last day of Euros 2012 group matches.

To me that's a divine sign (whether you believe or not) that City should have them paying together.

 

[Ray78]

What might kill the deal is our beloved media. With both Zlatan and Mario at the same club will have the press whipping themselves into hate filled frenzy which will have Vicky Kloss writing one or two warning letters nearly everyday. Tactically and on a mentor level it could work though.

 

[kun]

I'm sorry, but everything is wrong with a deal for Ibra:

- Massive wage, we can expect to pay £150k+ p/w for him
- Overpriced transfer fee (probably around £25-35m)
- Unproven in the Premier League
- Age, soon to be 31 and isn't getting any younger
- Inconsistent, just ask Pep Guardiola
- Temperament is almost as bad if not as bad as Balo's
- IMO he doesn't suit our system

These are the reasons people rule out signings or call for players to be sold, so why go for him???

 

[MSP]

Inconsistent, just ask Pep Guardiola

bollocks, scored 16 goals and had 9 assists in 29 games for Barcelona. "Philosopher" had some other problems with him..

that just shows that you're a victim or part of usual english bollocks about Ibrahimovic, you certainly didn't watch him playing too much or you wouldn't put inconsistency in same sentence with Ibrahimovic.

Man scored 115 goals and had 57 assists in 176 league matches in last 6 seasons playing for 3 different teams in 2 different countries. That's barely below 1 goal or assist per game in the course of 6 years. Nobodyon top football level have such stats with only Messi and Ronaldo being able to reach it (and probably will if stay fit as they're only two better players than him).

But there are people who managed to become moderators on football forum (this one) who say Ibrahimovic is overrated shit so it's not surprise to see this too.

He is not in the right age for spending big money on him though but out of that he is better and more talented footballer than any current City and Premier League player.

 

[royle]

He is different class,always has been,he was the best player on the pitch against both England and France.

 

[MSP]

He is different class,always has been,he was the best player on the pitch against both England and France.

there are only two more naturally talented players on the world - Messi and Ronaldo.

Xavi and Iniesta are only ones that are in his class with Silva hopefully becoming another one.

Nobody else is close to him - by natural talent, career and stats.

If I would have the power I would close Internet first time I would read that Ibrahimovic is overrated and inconsistent. Internet is a good idea but it's a platform to some of the biggest crap ever said.