Recircle Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 One or two in here seem in a hurry to write off the City move as pointless/disappointing, but to be fair to Grealish he's still in the transitional phase. This is a simplification, but I think Guardiola is currently proscribing Grealish's play a bit, putting a hold on the natural, free-roaming stuff, in order to turn him into a more altruistic and sacrificing player. Once these other qualities have been added and become second nature, he'll allow Grealish's old instincts back into the mix, and what you'll then have is substantially the old player, but with a broader and more adaptable set of abilities; viz.: he'll be a more complete player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 3 hours ago, deck said: One or two in here seem in a hurry to write off the City move as pointless/disappointing, but to be fair to Grealish he's still in the transitional phase. This is a simplification, but I think Guardiola is currently proscribing Grealish's play a bit, putting a hold on the natural, free-roaming stuff, in order to turn him into a more altruistic and sacrificing player. Once these other qualities have been added and become second nature, he'll allow Grealish's old instincts back into the mix, and what you'll then have is substantially the old player, but with a broader and more adaptable set of abilities; viz.: he'll be a more complete player. I hope so. But one look at Riyad Mahrez suggests it isn't always the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted October 2, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted October 2, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, deck said: One or two in here seem in a hurry to write off the City move as pointless/disappointing, but to be fair to Grealish he's still in the transitional phase. This is a simplification, but I think Guardiola is currently proscribing Grealish's play a bit, putting a hold on the natural, free-roaming stuff, in order to turn him into a more altruistic and sacrificing player. Once these other qualities have been added and become second nature, he'll allow Grealish's old instincts back into the mix, and what you'll then have is substantially the old player, but with a broader and more adaptable set of abilities; viz.: he'll be a more complete player. Another Guardiola is a great coach myth, he has improved teams at the top or second in the division with a shitload of money over his career. Not being funny a load of football manager players in their teens could do that with a few billion Pounds. Load of pony The only reason the clown has a break every few years is because he would bankrupt every club he was at otherwise Edited October 2, 2021 by Follyfoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Seems to be playing as city's number 9 today. Bizarre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted October 3, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted October 3, 2021 On the advice of other posters I have watched the first 20 odd minutes of this game. Nothing has changed my view, he doesn’t belong there he looks out of purpose and they don’t need him. What a waste of talent. Will be on the bench at the start of most games soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 20 minutes ago, Follyfoot said: On the advice of other posters I have watched the first 20 odd minutes of this game. Nothing has changed my view, he doesn’t belong there he looks out of purpose and they don’t need him. What a waste of talent. Will be on the bench at the start of most games soon I think he’s hindering them slightly. Seems a bit behind his teammates with both movement and sharpness. Saying that KDB looks off it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Still comes back to why they needed Grealish at all. Foden is looking great on the left, and the have Stirling and Mahrez on the bench. He's looking lost playing as a false 9. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Playing Grealish as a false 9 is bizarre. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdabush Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 33 minutes ago, villa89 said: Seems to be playing as city's number 9 today. Bizarre. And keeps drifting out to the left which means they don't really have any kind of focal point in the centre. Foden just works so much better in the City setup to me and still think it's strange to spend all that money when you have a player as good as Foden who's favourite position is the one in which Grealish is most effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 1 minute ago, djdabush said: And keeps drifting out to the left which means they don't really have any kind of focal point in the centre. Foden just works so much better in the City setup to me and still think it's strange to spend all that money when you have a player as good as Foden who's favourite position is the one in which Grealish is most effective. Kids don't get Phil Foden hair cuts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 3, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted October 3, 2021 He's being played as a 9 today which is a bit of a weird decision. Means he hasn't been in the game really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted October 3, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted October 3, 2021 Bizzare decision to play him where he did today. Pep is a brilliant manager but sometimes I feel like he might one day disappear up his own arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 I still think he has to play him in big games because of the price tag. He is trying to accommodate him some how and it’s affecting the team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Simon Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) Poor all game. Just subbed off. The move was right for Jack, right for Villa, but I don't see how it's right for Citeh. Edited October 3, 2021 by Don_Simon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted October 3, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted October 3, 2021 1 minute ago, PieFacE said: Bizzare decision to play him where he did today. Pep is a brilliant manager but sometimes I feel like he might one day disappear up his own arse. Is he really? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Worst of it being it was at the expense of playing the closest thing he's got to a 9 on the LW and vs a make shift RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted October 3, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted October 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Follyfoot said: Is he really? Of course he is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 1 minute ago, villa4europe said: Worst of it being it was at the expense of playing the closest thing he's got to a 9 on the LW and vs a make shift RB Foden was destroying Milner to be fair. You needed pace against him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Just now, Don_Simon said: Poor all game. Just subbed off. The move was right for Jack, right for Villa, but I don't see how it's right for Citeh. Remember 2 weeks ago when we were all laughing about city having no fan base and empty seats? He's 2nd only to Ronaldo in shirt sales in the PL That's what they've paid £100m for... 8 year old kids who are potential man City season tickets in 10 years time don't have Mahrez posters on their walls 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) 40 minutes ago, StanBalaban said: Still comes back to why they needed Grealish at all. Foden is looking great on the left, and the have Stirling and Mahrez on the bench. He's looking lost playing as a false 9. And Torres. I think he’s looked last 2 games. Confidence might be hit slightly. Edited October 3, 2021 by Vive_La_Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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