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Still not sure why Barca didn't sign him as a replacement for Messi once they knew he was leaving
Early days. It always takes players half a season to year before they get going under Pep, very few players hit it off right away under him. City have had a run of difficult fixture with him still in the adjustment phase. I seen certain things he brings to the team and part of the reason why they wanted him, equally he has certain habits that I'm sure Pep doesn't like, but right now I'd wait before giving any verdict, it took Mahrez a year to year and a half to adjust to Pep demands when he came from Leicester.They're better as well. They're both way more dynamic and can change the tempo of a game. Grealish doesn't have that in him. He plays the game at walking pace
But Mahrez finds himself on City's chopping block quite often? Grealish is a sure starter now mainly because he's City's new WR signing, once that freshness wears off - i think Grealish will find himself on the bench quite often too.Early days. It always takes players half a season to year before they get going under Pep, very few players hit it off right away under him. City have had a run of difficult fixture with him still in the adjustment phase. I seen certain things he brings to the team and part of the reason why they wanted him, equally he has certain habits that I'm sure Pep doesn't like, but right now I'd wait before giving any verdict, it took Mahrez a year to year and a half to adjust to Pep demands when he came from Leicester.
Foden is sensational so far.Foden's better.
Can’t see how even slower play would work at Utd. If anything it’s the opposite and we’ll see that when Marcus comes back v Leicester.He'd really shine here tbh, won't work at City with their system and Pep I think.
I don’t care about your assessment of the numbers sold, who cares if you’re not a good guesser? But that’s not how it works.Over 30% of City’s revenues are attributed to Grealish’ shirt sales and sponsorships. That’s 20 big ones right there
And that's true. I understand people thinking he could be the next Sane/Mahrez etc but equally he could be KdB, Sterling (4 season) or Rodri people also thought these players weren't Pep type players. All I'm saying is I'll probably wait till the end of the season were I can have a better verdict of what way he'll be heading.But Mahrez finds himself on City's chopping block quite often? Grealish is a sure starter now mainly because he's City's new WR signing, once that freshness wears off - i think Grealish will find himself on the bench quite often too.
I can't see him establishing himself as one of the first names on the team sheet - like KDB, David Silva & Aguero were (and even Sterling up until very recently). I'll see him more along the lines of Sane, Mahrez and co who find themselves on Pep's merry-go-round.
The question regarding Grealish is that whether the change required in his natural game would too much or not.Very few City players settle in immediately, most take a season to get accustomed to the system. B Silva, Rodri, Cancelo come to mind.
Can't say for sure but even before him joining City I saw him as their D Silva replacement cause he has the raw skills needed. The understanding of how to use those skills effectively at a high level... That's the open question (I think he'll be fine eventually)The question regarding Grealish is that whether the change required in his natural game would too much or not.
By some margin.Foden's better.
Don’t even compare Bruno to Grealish. System player? What does that even mean? What has Grealish done to be even compared to Bruno.Grealish, like Bruno is one of those players with charisma and the eager to express himself rather than beeing a system player. It wouldn’t surprise me if he becomes a City success, but I feel he is actually more like a United player.
Well, he is better than a lot of our current players who have earned the right to call themselves United players. I don’t see why Grealish cannot be compared to Bruno, and anyway I am speaking more about style of play and football personality rather than abilities. A system player is excatly what is says. A player who relies on playing in a spesific kind of system, and take actions based on what he’s ment to do instead of expressing himself with more freedom.Don’t even compare Bruno to Grealish. System player? What does that even mean? What has Grealish done to be even compared to Bruno.
He’s not a United player and never will be. A good player and that’s it.
And you want to leave out their best player by a distance in De Bruyne? Also where is the defensive positioning or work rate? Who there actually controls tempo? Grealish isn't a CM, neither is Foden. They're pure #10's or wide players. Foden really isn't much of a midfielder either and hasn't shown a whole lot of creativity IMO. He's pretty much been best as a more direct attacker for them.I'm surprised Pep is using Grealish as a LW, I know he can do it but it's not where I thought he would be used.
I'd have kind of liked to see a CAM partnership
Grealish - FodenIe the replacement for David Silva.
Well Grealish had more experience as a CM than David Silva did pre Guardiola.And you want to leave out their best player by a distance in De Bruyne? Also where is the defensive positioning or work rate? Who there actually controls tempo? Grealish isn't a CM, neither is Foden. They're pure #10's or wide players. Foden really isn't much of a midfielder either and hasn't shown a whole lot of creativity IMO. He's pretty much been best as a more direct attacker for them.
Yeah Grealish would thrive in our less structured attack and I think Sancho would better for them even though I think he is slowly finding his feet for us.Grealish would have been perfect for us as upgrade on Pogba, who’s brilliant of course is very selective as to when he decides to show up. But I doesn’t fit it for City at all.
They have money problems and had to significantly cut their wage bill.Still not sure why Barca didn't sign him as a replacement for Messi once they knew he was leaving
Your making Bernardo Silva sound like an average player.Someone needs to dig up that Grealish thread in the football thread last year that had a nauseating fanfare over him. I was very vocal that people were crowning him over very little but it seemed most in a hyperbole competition in there.
I've honestly never seen a player celebrated as much as Grealish had for doing so little. The hype train even spilled into the NT and somehow had fans thinking he was the next Gazza. Truly baffling stuff.
He's not a bad player by any means but it was obvious to anyone that his style at Villa completely built around him, fittjng into a top side would always be a question mark for him. I remember saying in the Grealish thread that he's no better than Bernardo Silva and got laughed at that's how ridiculous his overrating got.
as In skint Barca? I can give you 100million reasonsStill not sure why Barca didn't sign him as a replacement for Messi once they knew he was leaving
to be fair Foden is better than most players in the leagueFoden's better.
I remember someone calling him English Ronaldinho . He's hyped up because he's English and he's a nice throwback to back in the days footballSomeone needs to dig up that Grealish thread in the football thread last year that had a nauseating fanfare over him. I was very vocal that people were crowning him over very little but it seemed most in a hyperbole competition in there.
I've honestly never seen a player celebrated as much as Grealish had for doing so little. The hype train even spilled into the NT and somehow had fans thinking he was the next Gazza. Truly baffling stuff.
He's not a bad player by any means but it was obvious to anyone that his style at Villa completely built around him, fittjng into a top side would always be a question mark for him. I remember saying in the Grealish thread that he's no better than Bernardo Silva and got laughed at that's how ridiculous his overrating got.
Yeah I thought this too. I think he can play the Silva role. I also thought he could be used as a false 9 tooWell Grealish had more experience as a CM than David Silva did pre Guardiola.
Play Grealish and De Bryune together in the middle with the intention of Foden replacing de Bryune one day. Until then play Foden out wide. I'd have liked to see Grealish as the replacement for David silva who I still feel they haven't replaced if they want to play that tactic.
Sterling - ? - Foden
Grealish - De Bryune
Rodri
Wouldn't simply playing Gundogan be better ?Well Grealish had more experience as a CM than David Silva did pre Guardiola.
Play Grealish and De Bryune together in the middle with the intention of Foden replacing de Bryune one day. Until then play Foden out wide. I'd have liked to see Grealish as the replacement for David silva who I still feel they haven't replaced if they want to play that tactic.
Sterling - ? - Foden
Grealish - De Bryune
Rodri
Yeah Gundogan is great but it was more why I thought Grealish was bought for. I didn't feel like they needed another LW when I though Gundogan was the slight more defensive option of David Silva (maybe more balanced though). That's why I thought Grealish was bought.Wouldn't simply playing Gundogan be better ?
Yes or even Bernardo, who was brilliant yesterdayWouldn't simply playing Gundogan be better ?
True. Grealish has had to be given chances because of his price but it won't be a surprise if Guardiola starts to bench him more often soonYes or even Bernardo, who was brilliant yesterday
I really like Grealish, but this isn't far off.It's like if you took prime Hazard, removed his goal threat, vision and acceleration over 10 yards.
David Silva is very one footed. Didn’t he play in the middle quite a bit?He's quite one footed isn't he? I don't think he'd be that great in the middle, because can only really turn in one direction