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Leroy’s not made the best start

mr_nool wrote:

Cocacolajojo wrote:CHelsea closing down a lot better since we scored.

We're struggling a bit with two fullbacks with wooden pegs.

It's probably an unpopular opinion, but I don't think Mendy is going to shine when we play three at the back.

Why do you say that?

Both teams looking rusty now. Giving the ball away a lot.

Cocacolajojo wrote:

mr_nool wrote:

Cocacolajojo wrote:CHelsea closing down a lot better since we scored.

We're struggling a bit with two fullbacks with wooden pegs.

It's probably an unpopular opinion, but I don't think Mendy is going to shine when we play three at the back.

Why do you say that?

Because his strength is running down the channel and providing crosses. When we play 4 at the back (especially against good teams that press us) he doesn't really get the chance to do that (Sané occupies that space) and instead has to participate in the build-up. That's not his forte – he's not great with the ball and struggles with our short passing game.

That said, against weaker opposition, and if e.g. Sterling plays on the left, he will probably do fine in a 4-3-3 as well.

Considering this the first game for 7 of our players starting at two who only played a couple of halves, that very understanding. I think Chavski have more preseason minutes under their belt per man

Plus it’s looks damm hot there at Wembley

wonder how many of the 6 changes will come at halftime.... Jesus for Aguero? Otamendi for Stones? Gundogan for Bernardo? Diaz for Foden?

We would have scored at least one more goal of we had Sterling (or another right footed player) in Mahrez position this half.

Thankgod, Mendy seems like a okay footballer and Bravo hasnt screwed up yet.

Mahrez been terrible, off please.

This off the BBC website...
"Ruairi Loughran: So Man City and Pep are going to win the league again then. Still in a different class."

phips wrote:wonder how many of the 6 changes will come at halftime.... Jesus for Aguero? Otamendi for Stones? Gundogan for Bernardo? Diaz for Foden?

Ederson for Bravo x 6

He really is the shittest keeper in the world.

What did we do to Bravo?

Good ol clownio

kennyboy wrote:Thankgod, Mendy seems like a okay footballer and Bravo hasnt screwed up yet.

Mahrez been terrible, off please.

You spoke to soon

mr_nool wrote:

Cocacolajojo wrote:

mr_nool wrote:

Cocacolajojo wrote:CHelsea closing down a lot better since we scored.

We're struggling a bit with two fullbacks with wooden pegs.

It's probably an unpopular opinion, but I don't think Mendy is going to shine when we play [glow=red]threeat the back.[/glow]

Why do you say that?

Because his strength is running down the channel and providing crosses. When we play 4at the back (especially against good teams that press us) he doesn't really get the chance to do that (Sané occupies that space) and instead has to participate in the build-up. That's not his forte – he's not great with the ball and struggles with our short passing game.

That said, against weaker opposition, and if e.g. Sterling plays on the left, he will probably do fine in a 4-3-3 as well.

Ok I see what you mean. But I am understanding you correctly if you're saying that Mendy won't work in a 5 or 4 at the back?

Wow that was some clown shoes keeping right there.

Mahrez isn't looking like his price tag tonight

It's a total pre-season minute gainer. My worry is it all starts next week...lots of minutes missing.

Cocacolajojo wrote:

mr_nool wrote:

Cocacolajojo wrote:

mr_nool wrote:

Cocacolajojo wrote:CHelsea closing down a lot better since we scored.

We're struggling a bit with two fullbacks with wooden pegs.

It's probably an unpopular opinion, but I don't think Mendy is going to shine when we play [glow=red]threeat the back.[/glow]

Why do you say that?

Because his strength is running down the channel and providing crosses. When we play 4at the back (especially against good teams that press us) he doesn't really get the chance to do that (Sané occupies that space) and instead has to participate in the build-up. That's not his forte – he's not great with the ball and struggles with our short passing game.

That said, against weaker opposition, and if e.g. Sterling plays on the left, he will probably do fine in a 4-3-3 as well.

Ok I see what you mean. But I am understanding you correctly if you're saying that Mendy won't work in a 5 or 4 at the back?

5at the back is basically the same as 3 at the back. Especially the way we play with the Wong backs pushing up really high.

I'm not saying he won't work in a back 4, but he won't shine like in a 3-5-2. And against tough opponents who press us high (e.g. Liverpool), I personally will probably prefer Delph on the left if we play 4-3-3.