Lazyerudite:

Dunno if better but he can get there. But for Sanchez, there is none

Ichel:
Am mostly an observer in this thread, always reading how TheGoodJoe defend every pep's move. So i will to know from him why 2weeks(if not one) EPL old gabriel jesus was named on the bench ahead of nacho. And please don't give me that 'learning the drill' line

Ichel:
Am mostly an observer in this thread, always reading how TheGoodJoe defend every pep's move. So i will to know from him why 2weeks(if not one) EPL old gabriel jesus was named on the bench ahead of nacho. And please don't give me that 'learning the drill' line

Loogan:
Absolute disrespect from pep, even if he has a love relationship with the gabriel guy at least iheanacho deserves a place in the starting lineup..
I used to support thegoodjoe on this but this is the final straw...iheanacho is too good and has done enough to be a starter for most EPL teams, I can't think of any EPL manager than would not want iheanacho...it's obvious oga pep dosent value him when he drops the best goal to ratio striker in epl history for a Brazilian kid that just about 2weeks ago...iheanacho should take a page from lukakus book, this kid is so special that he should only be in a team that seems him as priority.

onirugbon:
Kelechi really is not all that. In reality he truely can neither bench Aguero nor Gabriel. Besides Pep gave him chances but he never really stepped up in the games. So I can't fault PEP's decision to drop him.

He has the potential. But the Pep situation may not help him

TheGoodJoe:


They did not play the same role for Guardiola. It was obvious Guardiola planned to give Aguero 90 mins. Gabriel came in for Sterling and played on the wing.

I do not know how else to explain. Nacho is not playing because of Aguero. It is so simple. Aguero is a big name for the club.

If Aguero was not in the picture, Nacho will see more games. When I talk of drills, is for Nacho improving as a player. We expect Gabriel to keep improving.

TheGoodJoe:


I think for once, Pep deserves credit when he does well. Despite the challenges at the club, he refused to buy a top striker. From what I noticed, there is pressure to keep playing Aguero. That is where the problem is, not Gabriel Jesus. I still feel we are sharper with Iheanacho up front and I believe Guardiola feels the same.

Ichel:
Am mostly an observer in this thread, always reading how TheGoodJoe defend every pep's move. So i will to know from him why 2weeks(if not one) EPL old gabriel jesus was named on the bench ahead of nacho. And please don't give me that 'learning the drill' line

krattoss:
believe u me when I say Iheanacho is in a hot soup..

now look at the bench.. who is kele gonna replace there?
even when aguero is out,either DE bruyne,nolito or jeseus is gon play there..

now delph is back, the squad is now much crowded as ever..and bench is made up of 5-6 players... now tell me..navas ain't there today,so tell me who iheanacho gon replace on the bench?

dude better go look for a club..or as usual keep learning the drills and thread the way of Scott Sinclair..

jihday:
Gabriel needs to seat on the bench too,so he can be drilled appropriately and hasten his improvement

TheGoodJoe:


It is obvious you clearly do not understand the point. I said, I want Nacho to spend a year or two working with Guardiola because the drills in camp, lifestyle and high intensity training will mould him into a high quality player.

Iheanacho's stamina improved. He plays at a high rate and he is quicker. Gaining these is more important than playing time in a low rated team and us celebrating the goals he scored.

With time, he can fight for playing time. Same goes for Gabriel Jesus. Whether he is starting or not, what matters is the time he spent horning his craft with Guardiola. In a few years, he will become top quality playing regularly.

If Gabriel Jesus was competing for the nine role, he will sit on the bench for Aguero.

Simple.

safarigirl:
So, the saviour of Man City has arrived, and somehow they still couldn't nick a home win .

I thought the guy would be banging in goals the second he steps on the pitch. Issorait, shebi all of us are watching. Many more games to go

Thegoodjoe, please, just take a raincheck on this one as concerns Kelechi's playing time.

@onirugbon, don't know what you're on about saying Pep gave him chances. Is it the five games without an appearance that was the chances ni? Or the brief cameo roles? Oh wait, two EPL starts of recent? Are those the chances?

They were probably all he would get considering he isn't name Kelechinho and didn't cost City £20 million

onirugbon:
Kelechi really is not all that. In reality he truely can neither bench Aguero nor Gabriel. Besides Pep gave him chances but he never really stepped up in the games. So I can't fault PEP's decision to drop him.

He has the potential. But the Pep situation may not help him

safarigirl:
So, the saviour of Man City has arrived, and somehow they still couldn't nick a home win .

I thought the guy would be banging in goals the second he steps on the pitch. Issorait, shebi all of us are watching. Many more games to go

Thegoodjoe, please, just take a raincheck on this one as concerns Kelechi's playing time.

@onirugbon, don't know what you're on about saying Pep gave him chances. Is it the five games without an appearance that was the chances ni? Or the brief cameo roles? Oh wait, two EPL starts of recent? Are those the chances?

They were probably all he would get considering he isn't name Kelechinho and didn't cost City £20 million

Lazyerudite:

I don't think this is a fair statement, not because I am Nigerian but we can all see how gifted the guy is. He has proven himself time and time again. Just like Hart decision Don dey affect city, I hope iheanacho will not have the last laugh

tbaba1234:
Kelechi had a great season last year and he was expected to push on. Pep does not show the kind of confidence in Kelechi as Pellegrini.

The wise move for him is to get a premier league move to a club that will give him regular football. A strong last half of the season will give him the confidence to push on when he comes back to Man city.

Kelechi's full qualities are not being harnessed.

TheGoodJoe:


They did not play the same role for Guardiola. It was obvious Guardiola planned to give Aguero 90 mins. Gabriel came in for Sterling and played on the wing.

I do not know how else to explain. Nacho is not playing because of Aguero. It is so simple. Aguero is a big name for the club.

If Aguero was not in the picture, Nacho will see more games. When I talk of drills, is for Nacho improving as a player. We expect Gabriel to keep improving.

Ichel:

Now nacho is aguero backup *cool story*. Truth be told, pep is gradually doing to nacho what mourinho did to mikel. It's time to packup and leave.

Dude, this your signature is one kain sha.

joseph1013:
Dude, this your signature is one kain sha.

Ichel:

Now nacho is aguero backup *cool story*. Truth be told, pep is gradually doing to nacho what mourinho did to mikel. It's time to packup and leave.

TheGoodJoe:


WTF. That is basic. We have two top strikers at City. Iheanacho and Aguero. Gabriel Jesus can play there. My fear was Guardiola will play Gabriel Jesus there but Guardiola says he sees Gabriel Jesus as a winger. In the game, Guardiola also played him as a winger.

TheGoodJoe:


Pellegrini was never going to bench Aguero for Iheanacho. He plays two strikers. That was why Iheanacho was able to see games. Iheanacho was still behind Bony in pecking order. Unlike Guardiola who sent Bony on loan and kept Iheanacho.

Iheanacho should keep working hard. Another chance will come. Aguero is there for Iheanacho's taking. When the next time comes, Nacho needs to blow.

zicky:
I think as you can see from most comment on this section, most prefer the Iheanaacho of last season that was "Behind" Bony in pecking order.

TheGoodJoe:


That is understandable. When Aguero or Bony injured or not performed well, Nacho got to play because Pellegrini plays with two top strikers. That is all. Now we play with one under Guardiola. Simple.

I have said repeatedly, this is the time for development, not glory. A year or two under Guardiola will give him that development. After that, glory.

I said this before Guardiola joined City.

Kog45:
pls can u analyse d development that w take a year or two for Nacho to mature as a player.

Pls do not forget that Super Eagle can not wait for Nacho to develop for a year or two while player like Iwobi is becoming a force to reckon with under a world class coach like Wenger.

Kog45:
pls can u analyse d development that w take a year or two for Nacho to mature as a player.

Pls do not forget that Super Eagle can not wait for Nacho to develop for a year or two while player like Iwobi is becoming a force to reckon with under a world class coach like Wenger.