thenige Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Would be delighted with Mangala for the price they're talking about (£12m). Especially when Sakho is being talked about for free three times that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Liverpool wanted 20m for Sakho, after his very good performances for Crystal Palace, they apparantly now want 30m Hes a better player than Mangala imo, with all the players we have been linked with im suprised hes not one of thrm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I think overall, Mangala is a better player than Sakho. Based on what? Sakho has generally played well in England. The reason he wasn't playing for Liverpool was due to an argument with Klopp and not due to performances iirc. On the other hand Mangala was pretty poor for City Based on my opinion of watching them both, yo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Forgot you don't like defenders that defend. Carry on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Why are Monaco rivaling us for pretty much everyone we want to sign Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Mangala was absolutely dogshit when I went to watch Valencia in September. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Why are Monaco rivaling us for pretty much everyone we want to sign Who? We'd lose every time to Monaco this summer IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Why are Monaco rivaling us for pretty much everyone we want to sign Who? We'd lose every time to Monaco this summer IMO. Nah, I'm not sure they need to bring in 60 odd players tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Mangala was absolutely dogshit when I went to watch Valencia in September. I wasn't too impressed in the 5-6 valencia games I watched him in this season on TV. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Forgot you don't like defenders that defend. Carry on Ronaldo, is that you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Forgot you don't like defenders that defend. Carry on Ronaldo, is that you? Don't mean to be harsh like. Just don't know what you want me to say when you don't give any reason for why you think he's better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Honestly he has all the tools, i have seen him utterly dominate Costa for example. But he has had concentration issues which holds him back, i trust Rafa can reign him in though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Main complaint from Man City fans seems to be that he isn't comfortable on the ball: http://forums.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk/threads/eliaquim-mangala-on-loan-at-valencia.320616/ Good athlete though and seems to have done quite well at Valencia. He's a lefty as well which Rafa likes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Being comfortable on the ball isn't quite as important as long as he's playing with Mbemba or Clark to offset that as both are very good on the ball. Obviously with Lascelles it might be an issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I wonder if Mangala is one of those defenders who would look better in a side which puts more emphasis on shape and discipline like Rafa's teams? City remind me a bit of Keegan's teams, great to watch but probably not the easiest to play for as a defender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Liverpool supporting mates of mine seemed to absolutely hate Sakho's ability on the ball too - I haven't a clue if they're correct or anything - I've always rated him as a really good leader (former PSG captain, right?) and always wished we had signed him (in hindsight) over Mapou. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Liverpool supporting mates of mine seemed to absolutely hate Sakho's ability on the ball too - I haven't a clue if they're correct or anything - I've always rated him as a really good leader (former PSG captain, right?) and always wished we had signed him (in hindsight) over Mapou. Sorta, i wouldn't say it's massively awful but he looks a bit uncomfortable on it at times. Taking 2-3 more touches than he should to get it under control etc etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Loves to use his left foot and hit a powerful pass to people 5 yards from him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I wonder if Mangala is one of those defenders who would look better in a side which puts more emphasis on shape and discipline like Rafa's teams? City remind me a bit of Keegan's teams, great to watch but probably not the easiest to play for as a defender. people were saying the same for that lad at boro right? looked good in karankas iron wall team but people suspect he'll be gash in a more open team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Think Mangala would be fine with a solid structure around him and the drilling that Benny does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 This Twitter bollocks been mentioned yet? https://twitter.com/DennisMirpuri/status/869654849066901504 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 If there was ever a single game that sums up Mangala it's Barca away this season. Not a fan of him but Rafa obviously knows what he wants from a CB. Doesn't mean he won't sign duds, mind. Might be harsh to judge him solely on his time at Valencia given their troubles but it's all I have seen of him. Wouldn't be surprised if he was class or utter shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 This Twitter bollocks been mentioned yet? https://twitter.com/DennisMirpuri/status/869654849066901504 Can't see us winning any straight fight with the team who'll be playing for the Champions League title. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Only played 20 games for them last year? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 This Twitter bollocks been mentioned yet? https://twitter.com/DennisMirpuri/status/869654849066901504 Can't see us winning any straight fight with the team who'll be playing for the Champions League title. It's a sharp contrast for sure, but obviously it wouldn't be down to a straight fight if he came here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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