You’re probably right, and tbh I wouldn’t even agree that was the case at City seen as he rarely started anyway.I don't think he did, he followed by saying "then struggled for the most part of his first season for City".
You’re probably right, and tbh I wouldn’t even agree that was the case at City seen as he rarely started anyway.I don't think he did, he followed by saying "then struggled for the most part of his first season for City".
I've crucified Laporte too, the 1st goal yesterday was completely on him again. He's been pretty rubbish since returning from injury and in general shocking in big games. The thing with Gundo is he's tidy but nothing else. He's fine as a 6 with Bernardo and KDB but him and Rodri just aren't compatible together.I know you’re joking but I’ve never liked this scapegoating of Gundogan by City fans. He was immense v Madrid but got little praise, and yesterday he was hardly the worst of our issues. He’s an easy target to avoid asking more difficult questions, such as is Laporte as good as we think he is?
Would be a great squad option.Should come join his compatriot Bruno.
Maybe that's exactly what you need. After all, his primary task is to bring your attacking players in positions in which they can capitalize their strengths and Gündogan is very good at it. Having de Bruyne and David Silva as 8s who also score like crazy is nice but maybe a midfield that distributes the ball and doesn't want to stand in the lime light all the time grants youngreater stability. Look at Kroos and Modrix for that matter. Iniesta and Xavi weren't the greatest scorers most of the time either. But both midfield combos excelled at absorbing pressure and bringing the attackers in position.I've crucified Laporte too, the 1st goal yesterday was completely on him again. He's been pretty rubbish since returning from injury and in general shocking in big games. The thing with Gundo is he's tidy but nothing else. He's fine as a 6 with Bernardo and KDB but him and Rodri just aren't compatible together.
Pep using three at the back and then playing both Rodri and Gundogan was criminal. Mourinho tactics, against Lyon.I've crucified Laporte too, the 1st goal yesterday was completely on him again. He's been pretty rubbish since returning from injury and in general shocking in big games. The thing with Gundo is he's tidy but nothing else. He's fine as a 6 with Bernardo and KDB but him and Rodri just aren't compatible together.
absolutely, I mean the one thing we knew was Lyon are a tough stylistic match up for us, like. They are big strong and pacy so playing two statues in midfield and going like for like was crazy.Pep using three at the back and then playing both Rodri and Gundogan was criminal. Mourinho tactics, against Lyon.
Nope, I think its nothing more than just sitting on the bench too much tbh.. not getting a run of games.Without going all "conspiracy theory" on you, he started off the season quite well stats wise... But since his suspension from the Mendy incident, his stats and performances seem to have fallen off a cliff.
Could that be a reason behind his exclusion from the team/poor form?
Van Djik, Mane, Salah, Hazard, LaporteThen who was? Bernardo Silva was great in 2018/19.
What the hell can there only be 5 players who perform good in a seasonVan Djik, Mane, Salah, Hazard, Laporte
All were better than him, someone asked who was better than him. Look, it's as simple as me not rating him as much as others. Just my opinion.What the hell can there only be 5 players who perform good in a season
Looking at his 16/17 league stats: 2 goals + 0 assists between 75-90th min so have to disagree.That part is totally wrong, he was in fact the one player that would affect games late on a regular basis.
But your clearly didn't watch Monaco that year because he was rarely the ones at the end of actions but the one initiating breaks and he was also often the most lively player at the end of games. He was for Monaco what Iniesta was for Barcelona, he didn't had impressive stats but he was involved in everything good.Looking at his 16/17 league stats: 2 goals + 0 assists between 75-90th min so have to disagree.
Yea it’s the same guy who sang about Salah getting injured and victims. Also didn’t clap for us winning the league. It’s all ok and I get it but don’t moan when you get mocked for crashing out of the CL.Tweet
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Seems very whiny
It’s been a while. He’s certain to score now you’ve bumped this thread though.Is it me or is he proper crap now? When was the last time he did anything of merit.
Came here to post thisPEDs wore off.
He really is fantastic. He's got a great IQ on the pitch.
MOTM again today I think.
He's very special.
Ready made silva replacement too. Super recruitment
Sensational player. Annoying that City have already found their David Silva replacement while we are still trying t find our "next xyz's" who retired or left a decade ago.
Easily among the best players in the league. Technically brilliant, clever and has exceptional work rate.
He’s unreal, a truly brilliant player.
Magnificent player.
Love him. Arguably overtaken de Bruyne as our most talented player. de Bruyne at his best is slightly ahead but he needs to put his injury troubles behind him.
He is bloody brilliant......hate to say it.
Amazing player.
So then, what happened to him?best player in the Premier League for me
shades of Scholes
He reverted to mean. I think his performance in 2018-19 was rather the exception.So then, what happened to him?
Wonder if that ever gets proven somehow.Really wouldn't be surprised if he stumbled upon a really good cocktail of PEDs that season