It seems that Vincent Kompany is on the mend and back in training.
The thought occurred to me that Stones is clearly a player that Guardiola admires and fits in with his ethos of playing out from the back. Barring an absolute disaster and loss of form I can't see him losing his place when Kompany becomes available.
This brings us onto Otamendi. I have been genuinely impressed with him so far. He is far removed from the player we saw last season and has, in my opinion cemented a claim to stay in the starting XI.
Does Kompany go straight back in?
Who makes way then?
What other options are there?
Personally, I think you keep the back 4 settled until a change is required. If one is going to make way it's going to be Otamendi which I think would be harsh.
Thoughts.
The Return of the King
posted on 12/9/16
I know who rides with Théoden of Rohan. Oh, yes. Words have reached my ears of this Aragorn, son of Arathorn, and I tell you now: I will not bow to this Ranger from the north. Last of a ragged house long bereft of Lordship.
posted on 12/9/16
comment by Adam 'The Interview' Lallana (U20650)
posted 6 minutes ago
I know who rides with Théoden of Rohan. Oh, yes. Words have reached my ears of this Aragorn, son of Arathorn, and I tell you now: I will not bow to this Ranger from the north. Last of a ragged house long bereft of Lordship.
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I don't know whether to smile or cringe!
posted on 12/9/16
comment by Christopher Walken (U20930)
posted 21 minutes ago
comment by Vic Mackey "Just wait til Pep goes to places like Stoke away" (U19237)
posted 3 minutes ago
I'd use him for the league cup and weaker European opposition for now and test his fitness out, i'm still not convinced he's totally back....i think he will be our Ledley King sadly.
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He'll need to be twice as good as he is now to be your ledley king
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Love King Ledley but he never reached the levels of performance that Kompany did between 2010-12
posted on 12/9/16
Kompany should wait his turn as long as stones and Otemendi play as they are doing.
I'm sure vinny would be happy for the lads an the team.
posted on 12/9/16
comment by FishMCFC (U16301)
posted 2 hours, 55 minutes ago
comment by Adam 'The Interview' Lallana (U20650)
posted 6 minutes ago
I know who rides with Théoden of Rohan. Oh, yes. Words have reached my ears of this Aragorn, son of Arathorn, and I tell you now: I will not bow to this Ranger from the north. Last of a ragged house long bereft of Lordship.
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I don't know whether to smile or cringe!
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I think you do
posted on 12/9/16
Kompany is very good on the ball. Drives forward at pace when he intercepts and starts off attacks.
posted on 12/9/16
comment by The Lambeau Leap (U21050)
posted 5 hours, 13 minutes ago
Not with Otamendi playing the way he has this season.
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My name is Otamendi, King of Kings:
Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!
posted on 12/9/16
Vinny is our best CB and he's also Club Captain.
I'd splay him against Bournemouth, possibly as a sub and take it from there.
posted on 12/9/16
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posted on 12/9/16
I'd also spay him.
Harsh but fair.