Fidel Castro wrote:Expected to lose this, as it was our first game whereas they've already played two or three. Add to the fact, we only have one full back and Yaya and Sane literally just stepped off the plane.
As expected, we looked rusty and the lineup was mix and match. Foden was brilliant, thought Mangala did well when he came on in an unfamiliar position second half. Stones didn't cover himself in glory yet again, I actually I'd prefer Mangala and Otter over him atm.
i just watched it back in full, and i agree with all of this. very rusty but signs of promise, especially from foden who looks nealry ready for the first team. kompany looks good. walker did ok and is a clear upgrade on sagna/zabba et al. aguero drifgted in and out and looks short of fitness. raheem the usual mixed bag. reserving judgment on ederson but he seems to have quick feet and hands and doesnt mess about like bravo.
edit: oh and stones looked terrible! wtf is happening with him??