Yeah agreed.
Match Thread Man City (A) - Sun Feb 23rd 16:30
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This is why I think we will be better with a seasoned RB. Trent requires others to do his job
We had this discussion last season as well. Several of those "take-ons" from Doku are just shimmys or dance moves that gets him nowhere or even leads to a pass backwards.
OK, but that won't be the case with other wingers
After the Everton game, I was one of the few that didn't lose his head. However, there are still mistakes being made especially the MF
That’s partially true, but this time Doku showed him a clean pair of heels even more so than last season. But to answer the question about what would happen against Vini Jr. if it gets to that stage, I think we already have our answer in the tactics Slot chose for this game. We still need Trent for his ability to turn defence into attack and let’s not forget that both our 2nd goal and our best attack of the match that didn’t result in goal stemmed from a crucial contribution from Trent.
It’s a difficult balance for a manager to find – but it would not have been so bloody difficult if Trent just could defend 10% better. That’s why it’s frustrating.
Yes, but that was in the first half as stated above. My observation was mere that Trent stayed in the game and gave his all and contributed to the defensive game we played in the end. In the 2nd half there was nothing.
He should do much better in the first half, no doubt. Very frustrating that he doesn't defend better or seems to be switched off at the start.
But as others have said most, if not all, will struggle in a 1 vs 1 against Doku. Thankfully he's as dangerous as Adama Traore.
3-4 crosses that our CBs dealt with. The rest is a bit meh and stat padding.
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Look at how "limited" Szobo was last season when he played in the RCM position. Always tracking back for Trent.
He's got more assists and goals this season in the league, despite playing fewer games.
Still below what he should have. I think he should be at around 15 goals+assists.
He's on 7 or 8 depending on the source (some sites like the official EPL don't count the pass to Salah against Ipswich as an assist).
Thats the difficult discussion regarding Trent. As you get a player that isn't the best at defending and you have to accept that he at times will be a liability, but then you get the best passer of the ball in the league and a right back that creates, assists, scores and is a major reason your team wins games.
We'll be a better team defensively without Trent, but Slot will need to be creative to find a solution for the rest that he brings.
We'll be a better team defensively without Trent, but Slot will need to be creative to find a solution for the rest that he brings.
It was a good professional performance, toped up by 3 points and clean sheet, despite City having almost full control of the game. Trent did well, considering having a difficult duel with Doku! I thought the two centre backs were excellent.
It is too early to talk about wining the league, because there are still many hard games left in the fixture! Just focus on Newcastle for now! Keep injuries free and best of the luck.
It is too early to talk about wining the league, because there are still many hard games left in the fixture! Just focus on Newcastle for now! Keep injuries free and best of the luck.
Let's be honest, at the moment he's not a right back. He's midfielder with world class passing who we're hiding at right back because he can't play in midfield.
@rurikbird It's a great point, and I'm not a fan, but that "defence into attack" thing makes me want to persist with him. And yeah, just 10% would be great.
I also noticed that when TAA was in one on one's he had help arriving soon after too.
I also noticed that when TAA was in one on one's he had help arriving soon after too.
Dominated possession - yes; had control of the game - no, that was us.
I'd wager that half of those are shimmys and dance moves were Doku move backwards or no ground whatsoever.
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Yep this, with Haland out there was no-one to play that lofted final ball to.
But it wasn't any of them, maybe just maybe a tactical plan to push Doku to the biline?
Yeah but if city had better finishers as other clubs do, that bee line for the be line could have seen more goals, is the point. And that it may happen again.
But if he’s playing through injury it makes more sense
It was clearly a tactic pushed Doku wide, when he did the ball wasn't getting to any of his players if he even managed to get a cross in.
Push him out wide, when he did pass he'd find another red shirt and would need somehting spectacular to score.
The most enjoyable thing for me was we were so well drilled, focussed and together as a team.
PL only 26 games (inc. 2 as sub) = 2 goals and 6 assists (he has another 10 games in the other comps with 1 goal in the FAC).
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He won us a point at Villa and scored our 4th in the 5-0 win at West Ham. I'm not sure how much he's influenced our games this season with his assists (@King Binny )?
What game were you watching ?! At no time did City ever have control of the game, we oozed control. They hardly created a decent chance all match!
I think you’ll find he’s quite often involved in the build up and the assist to the assist.
Not sure we should look that lightly on his contribution to the team.
Trent did a good job shepherding Doku to the byline, preventing him from getting a clear shot on goal. He made sure Doku couldn’t cut inside and aim for the far post. Even in those key moments, when Doku went pass him, Trent showed good composure, avoiding any silly tackles that could have resulted in a penalty, which Doku was likely hoping for. No FB is guranteed to never be beaten, cause out there there will always be a winger or striker with quick feet, but Trent handled the situation as best as he could. When comparing Doku's dancing moves to Salah's play in the same game, as wingers there is a clear difference, While one can’t say Trent neutralized Doku, he definitely managed the situation well.
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Unless you’re including Gravenberch, Konate and Salah in the collective noun called “Trent,” no, he definitely did not. The 4 of them managed Doku well, Trent alone got skinned time and time and time again and required lots of help to keep Doku at bay.
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