Sulberto21 Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 11 hours ago, Tomaszk said: Wouldn't go as far as brilliant, but I thought he was our best player and the one who really didn't give up. Natural born winner. Doesn't know when he is beat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 He's doing so well city would be mad not to buy him back next summer for whatever the agreed price was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) I didn't think he was up to his usual best against Leeds, but there you go......who was? Edited October 26, 2020 by TRO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 On 24/10/2020 at 11:19, villa89 said: He's doing so well city would be mad not to buy him back next summer for whatever the agreed price was. Just seen Fernandinho is out for another six weeks so they certainly need some sort of long term replacement for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphan04 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 On 24/10/2020 at 06:19, villa89 said: He's doing so well city would be mad not to buy him back next summer for whatever the agreed price was. i think the big question over this is who will be the City manager next summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 4 hours ago, Villaphan04 said: i think the big question over this is who will be the City manager next summer? Dean Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 20 hours ago, VillaChris said: Just seen Fernandinho is out for another six weeks so they certainly need some sort of long term replacement for him. I thought this was Rodri?? £60m purchase for a DCM and he is only a couple of years older than DL. I don't watch Citeh enough to know whether he is doing well or not for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I'd still prefer a more physical dominant dmf like Ndidi and move Dougie into the box to box role. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 1 hour ago, villalad21 said: I'd still prefer a more physical dominant dmf like Ndidi and move Dougie into the box to box role. Thats the way i see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 On 26/10/2020 at 00:22, TRO said: I didn't think he was up to his usual best against Leeds, but there you go......who was? Neither did I. He has been outstanding in that defensive midfield role though and Barkley is meant to be the box to box midfield player. In some games we may need to play two holding midfield players though, or Barkley and Mcginn have to be more disciplined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, PaulC said: Neither did I. He has been outstanding in that defensive midfield role though and Barkley is meant to be the box to box midfield player. In some games we may need to play two holding midfield players though, or Barkley and Mcginn have to be more disciplined. I agree. Personally ,Paul.....i think we are short of these type of players at the club. Barkley and McGinn are not holding midfielders in my book. we are short of dedicated defensive midfielders. I think since lockdown Doug has done a sterling job in that role, but i still don't think he is a dedicated defensive midfielder, i think he just been deployed there and at 22 he has done really well......second half against Leeds, he was not at his best imo. I think we need to sign class CDM in the next window or the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 3 hours ago, TRO said: I agree. Personally ,Paul.....i think we are short of these type of players at the club. Barkley and McGinn are not holding midfielders in my book. we are short of dedicated defensive midfielders. I think since lockdown Doug has done a sterling job in that role, but i still don't think he is a dedicated defensive midfielder, i think he just been deployed there and at 22 he has done really well......second half against Leeds, he was not at his best imo. I think we need to sign class CDM in the next window or the summer. He's a bit lightweight for that role to be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted October 27, 2020 Moderator Share Posted October 27, 2020 4 hours ago, villalad21 said: I'd still prefer a more physical dominant dmf like Ndidi and move Dougie into the box to box role. I think there's scope for having that sort of player and still leaving Luiz where he is - that would allow us to have a number ten with a lot of freedom to play. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) Dougie, Trez and Targett are our most important players, if they're on the money we can beat anybody. Edited October 27, 2020 by Phil Silvers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 58 minutes ago, PaulC said: He's a bit lightweight for that role to be honest I didn't want to be the one to say that. I think overall, he is a good player, and at 22 a really bright future.....but I think he needs a casemiro along side him like at international level, if he is to play that role.....now ,I know that is a big ask, but a player like him, would suffice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted October 27, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted October 27, 2020 1 hour ago, PaulC said: He's a bit lightweight for that role to be honest Stick Davis in there, would be excellent in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) 13 hours ago, barry'sboots said: I thought this was Rodri?? £60m purchase for a DCM and he is only a couple of years older than DL. I don't watch Citeh enough to know whether he is doing well or not for them? He's been pretty average from what I've seen even though he came with a very good reputation from Atletico Madrid. Wouldn't shock me if he takes over from Fernandinho in being makeshift CB if they get a few injuries as he's pretty tall. Think it hinges on what happens with Gundogan as he's still a favourite of Pep so can't see them signing another DM while he's still there. Edited October 27, 2020 by VillaChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 7 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: I think there's scope for having that sort of player and still leaving Luiz where he is - that would allow us to have a number ten with a lot of freedom to play. According to half of VT the only player in world football who could fulfil that role is Philip Billing (and the funny thing is he's not even a DM) so I'd pass on that for the moment and just bring in Nakamba for the odd start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 1 hour ago, VillaChris said: According to half of VT the only player in world football who could fulfil that role is Philip Billing (and the funny thing is he's not even a DM) so I'd pass on that for the moment and just bring in Nakamba for the odd start. He can barely get a start for Bournemouth this season 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 On 27/10/2020 at 04:23, Villaphan04 said: i think the big question over this is who will be the City manager next summer? Why wait till summer? They’d be better off bringing him in in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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