Robbie Boy
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Not sure if anyone has pulled you up on this yet, but yeah Sanchez is utter shite, Mahrez isn't.Biggest flop, Sanchez or Mahrez?
Not sure if anyone has pulled you up on this yet, but yeah Sanchez is utter shite, Mahrez isn't.Biggest flop, Sanchez or Mahrez?
I can't actually work out Guardiola's strategy on wingers. More often than not we play with classic wingers (Sane on left, Sterling on right), but then some games he decides to go inverted. I can't work out how he decides which option to go for, maybe it's just based on opponents.He plays on the wing when KDB and D Silva are in the middle and we're using inverted wingers (left foot on the right, right foot on the left) because he's better than Mahrez.
Mahrez did more in his 6 months than Sanchez has in 1 year. It's not even close.Biggest flop, Sanchez or Mahrez?
Actually he started and scored in both our league games after Liverpool, including the only goal away at Spurs. And in spite of his penalty miss he was our most dangerous player at Anfield. So he was not dropped as a result of that game. He does slow down our play compared to the likes of Sterling and Sane but that's to be expected given that the latter two have had plenty of time to adapt to Guardiola's system and wants in a wide player.He slows them down and there is no other way to put it. Cost them a win at Anfield. No wonder Pep realized that and benched him. Defiantly could see him moving away in a year or two if he does not get game time.
Fair enough if you guys think he's been good for you. As i see it, he pulls your team a step down. Let's see if it changes next year.Actually he started and scored in both our league games after Liverpool, including the only goal away at Spurs. And in spite of his penalty miss he was our most dangerous player at Anfield. So he was not dropped as a result of that game. He does slow down our play compared to the likes of Sterling and Sane but that's to be expected given that the latter two have had plenty of time to adapt to Guardiola's system and wants in a wide player.
I'd say he's been alright for us. He's had some strong performances and offers qualities that others don't. In particular, his vision, crossing and range of passing is superior to that of Sane and Sterling. He's done enough in his limited time to suggest that he can succeed here, but not enough to merit starting regularly yet.Fair enough if you guys think he's been good for you. As i see it, he pulls your team a step down. Let's see if it changes next year.
He does offer something different but not necessary you need since he plays in the wings. You seem to play differently when he's on the pitch (whenever i watched) and not in a great way. Most of the creative responsibilities is taken care by KDB/Silva from the middle. So yeah, him starting is not the most priority for you guys now.I'd say he's been alright for us. He's had some strong performances and offers qualities that others don't. In particular, his vision, crossing and range of passing is superior to that of Sane and Sterling. He's done enough in his limited time to suggest that he can succeed here, but not enough to merit starting regularly yet.
Maybe it's down to him not being an automatic 1st teamer?Not sure why hes getting criticised. Hes been pretty good when hes played and scored some important goals Better than anything we've had to offer on our right wing for the last 4 years.
This really was the idea when signing Mahrez - City have 3 wingers for 2 positions, it's not really overkill and generally the 'inform' players will start in they're putting in performances where you can't justify dropping them.A good signing in my opinion who has added to the strength of their match day squad and still has the chance to get an established 1st team birth
I agree with you again.He does offer something different but not necessary you need since he plays in the wings. You seem to play differently when he's on the pitch (whenever i watched) and not in a great way. Most of the creative responsibilities is taken care by KDB/Silva from the middle. So yeah, him starting is not the most priority for you guys now.
Me neither, I have no clue why he goes that way, i know sometimes (when we play Mendy) he wants the fb to overlap so plays Sterling on the left but for the most part I have no clue. I think our best front 3 is Sterling Aguero Sane (right to left). We score more Fifa styled tap ins from cut backs that way.I can't actually work out Guardiola's strategy on wingers. More often than not we play with classic wingers (Sane on left, Sterling on right), but then some games he decides to go inverted. I can't work out how he decides which option to go for, maybe it's just based on opponents.
I prefer classic wingers as a general rule, but also because I think Sane and Sterling are our best wingers, so why not use them in their best positions.
I still feel Sanchez will eventually come good for you guys.Sanchez looks finished whereas Mahrez certainly has a lot of his career ahead of him. It seems more like a blip in adjusting to his new club compared to Sanchez.
He's better than Nani. He just doesn't fit their set up.I said at the time Mahrez wasn't good enough to step up to City's level, far too one dimensional and not even top class at what he is good at. Sterling and Sane are far better
A poor man's Nani to be extremely blunt
Strangly enough no one is all that impressive wide unless it's Sane and Sterling on their sides where they can dribble on the outside. If he wanted depth wide he should have bought the likes of Martin's and D.Costa, players who can play on the outside. Playing the likes of B.Silva and Mahrez just limits those players and makes them look like less than they are.Me neither, I have no clue why he goes that way, i know sometimes (when we play Mendy) he wants the fb to overlap so plays Sterling on the left but for the most part I have no clue. I think our best front 3 is Sterling Aguero Sane (right to left). We score more Fifa styled tap ins from cut backs that way.
He's no where near as good as prime NaniHe's better than Nani. He just doesn't fit their set up.
Strangly enough no one is all that impressive wide unless it's Sane and Sterling on their sides where they can dribble on the outside. If he wanted depth wide he should have bought the likes of Martin's and D.Costa, players who can play on the outside. Playing the likes of B.Silva and Mahrez just limits those players and makes them look like less than they are.
When hes played centrally, not been impressed recently when hes been playing wide right.
He's been one of the best players in the league this season
Crazy talk. Only fans on here could come up with such. Nani waa never ever even in the reckoning for league player of the season and you compare him to someone who's actually won it. Prime Nani lost his spot in our team along the way in his best season. No surprise when he left here no serious club wanted him.He's no where near as good as prime Nani
What ? Again please What ? Mahrez in his prime & best season was one of the most entertaining players the PL has ever seen , he was the kind of player that made people jump from their seats every game week, he was shaming defenders for fun.He's no where near as good as prime Nani
Your insane if you believe the two are comparableOne cost Mkhitaryan who was equally as shit, the other cost 60+ million pounds. I say they are both equally as bad signings.
Since that first post, I checked his stats to be fair, and they paint another picture. His goals and assists stats is pretty fine, but he's been very underwhelming whenever I've seen him play. And that's not taking into account that penalty miss against the scouse at Enfield, which might be vital in the title chase.Your insane if you believe the two are comparable
So because Mahrez won POTY the year the rest of the PL were so poor that Leicester won it is proof he was better than Nani? Now that's crazy talkCrazy talk. Only fans on here could come up with such. Nani waa never ever even in the reckoning for league player of the season and you compare him to someone who's actually won it. Prime Nani lost his spot in our team along the way in his best season. No surprise when he left here no serious club wanted him.
Nani:What ? Again please What ? Mahrez in his prime & best season was one of the most entertaining players the PL has ever seen , he was the kind of player that made people jump from their seats every game week, he was shaming defenders for fun.
And yet people forget that he came 7th in the Ballon d or and Won PFA player of the year, he was maybe a one season wonder but a hell of a wonder he was.
Still a decent player though Riyad Mahrez has reached double figures for goals and assists in two of the last three league seasons 2015/16 & 2017/18 17 goals 11 assists then 12 goals 10 assists ( league only), this year he is currently at 9 goals & 10 assists ( All competitions).
How is that on another planet? Statistically they're not far apart.Nani:
09/10: 6 goals and 15 assists in 34 games.
10/11: 10 goals and 20 assists in 49 games.
11/12: 10 goals and 15 assists in 40 games.
No disrespect to Mahrez but Nani in this period was on another planet to him.
His impact on our team? We were pretty awesome through out those years, especially in attack. Mahrez, obviously has one incredible achievement but he probably hasn't had the impact with City just yet given they're a few levels below from last season.How is that on another planet? Statistically they're not far apart.
Surely Mahrez' impact on Leicester wasn't any less than Nani's on United? He's struggling at City but they play such a specific type of football it can be difficult to adapt to that. Maybe he'll come good there. I just don't see any basis for suggesting Nani was on another planet compared to him.His impact on our team? We were pretty awesome through out those years, especially in attack. Mahrez, obviously has one incredible achievement but he probably hasn't had the impact with City just yet given they're a few levels below from last season.
Hate to say I told you so but..I suggested him to this forum as an ideal signing for United when he fell out with Leicester before City came in for him but nobody agreed at the time.United should have bought him IMO. While he had a good game yesterday I still think he would have fit United's right wing much better.
He'd have flopped here, regardless.Hate to say I told you so but..I suggested him to this forum as an ideal signing for United when he fell out with Leicester before City came in for him but nobody agreed at the time.
Had an inconsistent season last season while he adapted and was shuffled in and out of the team but looks twice the player now and will start a bunch of games now.