Joe1984 Posted December 21, 2024 Share Posted December 21, 2024 Just now, Tsunami said: Clearly playing for a January move along with Isak. Don't forget Murphy... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted December 21, 2024 Share Posted December 21, 2024 1 hour ago, STM said: The rotation between him and Bruno is perfect. At times you have Bruno dropping and picking the ball up off the CBs and Sandro making little runs in the gaps. It's so weird how the change of position made something click. We are getting the best of both. Can't help but think what it would be like if we had someone of equal class at LCM, and that's not a dig at Joelinton or Willock. Ederson says Hi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted December 21, 2024 Share Posted December 21, 2024 Actually a decent shout might be Kenneth Taylor from Ajax Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 (edited) I know Isak got the hat trick but I thought Sandro's all round performance again was incredible. Lost count of the amount of times he nicked the ball off them. He's just everywhere. Got all the athleticism that Bruno lacks and has now made that role his own. It's such a shame that we lost a whole season, there's no doubt we would have had a much better season last year if he had been available for all of it. He would have needed time to settle ofcourse but even just to be an extra body last year amongst that injury crisis. He looks every bit the future captain to me, in terms of his onfield presence. Certainly added himself to the "purples" list now that's for damn sure. Edited December 22, 2024 by alexf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslact Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 7 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: His reading of the game is amazing. Noticed him cover Hall and then Trippier in about 5 minutes of play towards the end. Not seen the heat map, but he was worthy of the Roy Kent song today, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 Just now, Teslact said: Not seen the heat map, but he was worthy of the Roy Kent song today, Yup, was "every fucking where". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 What an engine. Not seen a midfielder for us get about the pitch since…. well don’t even know. He was playing CB, LB, LW and attacking mid towards the end of the game it was like he got bored and decided to start getting even more involved with everything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 Loving his performances at the base but the real test will be how he performs against the top teams who can press more effectively. He's been afforded a lot of space the last couple of games, which he won't get against the better sides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 5 minutes ago, Thumbheed said: Loving his performances at the base but the real test will be how he performs against the top teams who can press more effectively. He's been afforded a lot of space the last couple of games, which he won't get against the better sides. Was very good against Liverpool, mind. Know plenty of their fans (don’t we all!) They all said he was the best midfielder on the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 7 minutes ago, Lush Vlad said: Was very good against Liverpool, mind. Know plenty of their fans (don’t we all!) They all said he was the best midfielder on the pitch. Admittedly, didn't get to see that game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 Better than Rodri Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 What’s surprised me is just how quick he is! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 45 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said: What’s surprised me is just how quick he is! Yep. It’s nice to finally have a bit of pace across the board. Yesterday we had Tino, Tonali, Willock, Gordon, Isak and Murphy. Hall isn’t quick, but he’s not slow, either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 We need to put him on corners too. He was fantastic at them for AC Milan, he’s got that wicked delivery which with pace and we should really use it more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 1 hour ago, Ben said: Better than Rodri Was saying to my friend the player Man City need most is Tonali not Bruno Not that they can have him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 8 minutes ago, Ronson333 said: We need to put him on corners too. He was fantastic at them for AC Milan, he’s got that wicked delivery which with pace and we should really use it more. I thought that but Gordon and Hall are decent corner takers and it is useful to have Tonali hanging on the edge of the box for anything that comes his way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 30 minutes ago, CPL said: I thought that but Gordon and Hall are decent corner takers and it is useful to have Tonali hanging on the edge of the box for anything that comes his way. His long range shooting is an advantage, agree on that. But his corners are like the ones Gazza used to take, so so fast and on point (a bit like Gordon’s cross for Isak’s goal against Arsenal). also think Hall’s corners have been ok, but nothing special. Gordon’s have actually been good. Surprisingly thought Bruno’s against Brentford were really good, never had him down for a corner taker before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 City fan in my local raves about him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 Honestly never been as excited about a players future as I am with Sandro. When he gallops about, it reminds me of Gerrard, very similar ability to close a few yards of space or play in small pockets. Obviously he's destined to play much deeper but it's not preventing him from getting about the pitch. Who's the best Italian player to ever play in this league? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 3 minutes ago, STM said: Honestly never been as excited about a players future as I am with Sandro. When he gallops about, it reminds me of Gerrard, very similar ability to close a few yards of space or play in small pockets. Obviously he's destined to play much deeper but it's not preventing him from getting about the pitch. Who's the best Italian player to ever play in this league? Zola then Vialli Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 Is there even the slightest hint of substance to the rumours of him going back to italy? He's playing too well to be throwing a strop I would have thought, is it just italian media being mad again? I do wonder if agent has made enquiries but surely we wouldnt sell except for the kind of offer italian clubs can't afford... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc35i Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 29 minutes ago, STM said: Honestly never been as excited about a players future as I am with Sandro. When he gallops about, it reminds me of Gerrard, very similar ability to close a few yards of space or play in small pockets. Obviously he's destined to play much deeper but it's not preventing him from getting about the pitch. Who's the best Italian player to ever play in this league? I was comparing him to Rice yesterday and I think that’s also a similar comparison. Cover so much ground, runs all day, keeps it simple with the passing range but has it in his locker to produce something special Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCOCOL Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 10 hours ago, Teslact said: Not seen the heat map, but he was worthy of the Roy Kent song today, Micky Burns Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 2 minutes ago, andyc35i said: I was comparing him to Rice yesterday and I think that’s also a similar comparison. Cover so much ground, runs all day, keeps it simple with the passing range but has it in his locker to produce something special Good shout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 5 minutes ago, Tiresias said: Is there even the slightest hint of substance to the rumours of him going back to italy? He's playing too well to be throwing a strop I would have thought, is it just italian media being mad again? I do wonder if agent has made enquiries but surely we wouldnt sell except for the kind of offer italian clubs can't afford... I’m sure it’s bullshit. He owes us big time and will want to succeed here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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