₦airaland Forum

CapitalCee:
Doc, rhe main issue is not whether City has a better squad or not, the issue is Pep can confidently put in a player and you wont notice it, Klopp played Elliot today, Tuchel played Chalobah 2 consecutive big games, there mustn't be like for like in quality before a manager make changes, fitness issues and form needs to be considered. Solskjaer can decide not to use Mata, Lingard and James as much, yet have plantiful options to call upon. That Pep made changes is not just a function of City's depth, it has something to do with Pep's tactical acumen. Ole has Sancho, Rashford, Martial, Greenwood and Cavani in attacking positions, there is enough embarrassment of talents to rotate freely, even Pogba can even play LW. He cant be complaining of lack of depth.

Nobody is saying we dont need a CDM, but can Ole get a solid 10/15 EPL games from Matic? Well spaced out to match his fitness? Mctoms or Fred can play there afterrall he knew his team strength before going into the season, Nobody will tell me that Ole earnestly needed another CDM and glazers refused to sign. Moreover we mustn't have 22 world class players to compete.

Can he get Mata to start 3/4 EPL games against very low opposition during the tight schedules to rest Bruno and co? Go and check the way Fergie uses his players in a season, Oshea, Fabio Brown Cleverly, Gibson, etc get games at the right time to ease off Vidic/Rio/Carrick/Fletcher, I remember clearly during 2008 and 2008 seasons G.Neviile is almost done but Fergie still start him in games, like 1 game per month or even 1 in 2 months. Saha returned from long term injury in 2008, Fergie found a role for him despite having many options in his position. Even he Ole himself returned from Injury in 2006, Fergie used him very sparingly but crucially due to his fitness and age, he scored some important goals. Ole will stick to a rule book, because he cant tactically tweak things, this is not a dig on him. This Utd team is as good as any team in the world the question is can the team be aplied properly?

patrickmuf:
Doc, is DM the only position? While they might edge it, aren't we better in other areas?

chidexxy007:
The question is, why are we still clamouring for DM if we have McT that is better than one of the top 3 DMs in the league?

nitrogen:
Reason I suggested Rodri vs Fred is that both are almost the same. There are other stats that can be considered (for the sake of the argument) which shows that Fred is also not a bad player.

Tbh, City’s style makes Rodri a better passer of the ball, if we dominate play every darn time, even McTom will have high number of passes and high accuracy.

We can have Varane at the back plus Fred or McTom as DM. We will be fine.

nitrogen:
Doc, what about Rodri vs Fred?

chidexxy007:
I seriously feel it's another Rodri these guys are talking about. Cos I don't get

patrickmuf:
Rodri is better at recycling possession but I am dead sure than he isn't better at tackling than McTominay...

CapitalCee:
Doc the argument was about depth. Whether or not Mctominay or whoever is a Quintessential DM or not the fact is he is a good option any day in whatever position he plays CM/DM. These City players are not Aliens.

patrickmuf:
Doc, that's just one position...

TheLequte:
Thing is we can’t get Haaland for 75. Haaland is shinier than Sancho and see how much we got for Sancho from the same club.

nitrogen:
Not sure Rodri is a perfect DM though. Until he plays in a different system before we can make that conclusion. We all know Pep’s system makes an average player look world class.

TheLequte:
When are we ever going to learn not to sign players just for signing sake?

Hi Alexis Sanchez

patrickmuf:
Rodri is not even better than McTom as a DM...He is better at recycling possession but at other aspects, he isn't but no, let's trash our own options to push an agenda...

TheLequte:
Yes, I know. Was talking about the post CapitalCee replied to with a lengthy post.

Do you think Shoretire will play regular first team football at OT? I feel he’ll leave the club and go elsewhere.

ChristineC:
we should try to get Haaland. if we don't succeed there, then Lewandowski who will leave Bayern next season, should be the other option.

TheLequte:
The opinion I had in my earlier post was that City has a bigger and deeper squad depth than Utd does. Nothing about Ole.

I’m sure talented Ciry academy players will have an eye on other clubs. Im certain that our own Shoretire sef is on the lookout for opportunities elsewhere.

CapitalCee:
But we were told that Ole likes youngsters and Pep hates them. Even the bench players hardly get a look in how much more the academy players

TheLequte:
And look at me here saying Sterling and Mahrez are the only bench options to take note of.

CapitalCee:
See Man city number of changes. No Foden, No KDB, No Sterling, No Stone, No Mahrez, after Xmas now they will go on a run when others are tired. SMH. I just hope i am wrong

KingAlabi:

Leave that agbero.

DeadPresidents:
False 9 then

Oasis007:


Perhaps he should be moved to a suitable position. I really like him on the ball.

timay:
He's a poor man's version of Marcus Alonso.

He's still young though, hopefully, he improves those aspects of his defensive issues to an average or acceptable level. Because all those attacking abilities cannot go to waste o

Oasis007:
Fermandez is damn balling for the U23.

Álvaro Fernández’s goal against Chelsea 💥 pic.twitter.com/ltmwINPxCF

— utdreport Academy (@utdreportAcad) August 20, 2021

Cc Afrodoc2.

olabode89:
Yeah, I like the way the club takes care of them academy boys. Football as a career is a cutthroat industry, it takes more than talent and hardwork. I am pretty sure few people at the club expected McT to make it at United, man has racked up 134 appearances (14 goals) for the club. Mou must be proud of himself for making McT his personal project during his time at the club.

olabode89:
Point taken! I wasn't tackling you sir....

olabode89:
You like the dude but I don't think he's got what it takes to play for even a mid table EPL team. He is a hardworking kid hopefully he can make the grade at Championship level.

patrickmuf:
What’s his favorite position, checked YouTube but I can't tell. Seems he is adept playing 11/8/7...

BARAJ92:
This line of thought his wrong, same Mcfred that the coach bench throughout the closing of last two season and even at the beginning of last season, those two are very useful to our setup without them the team will collapse, once Ole see a capable replacement, both would be bench.