ragnarock
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Yeah that’s not why he has persistent injury problems.
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Kieran Tierney: Top Tier
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Yeah that’s not why he has persistent injury problems.
Player:Saliba
many theorise it's because he played injured quite a bit when younger
Tsl
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I think Zinchenco is a much better match for the football Arteta wants to play. Tierney is still a good player though and I hope he recovers as soon as possible
ragnarock
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If true that could be an issue yes. Depending on what kind of injuries.
Keeping warm on bench not so much
Country: England
Player:Rice
If KT didn't have these injury issues we wouldn't have signed Zinchenko I'm sure. KT is one of Arteta's guys.
The situation is what it is though. KT first and foremost needs to stay fit for an extended period of time. I think he and Zinchenko will have a good battle for the LB spot if he can.
Looking forward to seeing it play out. Real competition for that spot. Hopefully it drives them both on to become better players.
The situation is what it is though. KT first and foremost needs to stay fit for an extended period of time. I think he and Zinchenko will have a good battle for the LB spot if he can.
Looking forward to seeing it play out. Real competition for that spot. Hopefully it drives them both on to become better players.
Player:Saliba
it's a symptom of his overall attitude. really not complicated concept to grasp
ragnarock
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Thanks I think I get the idea. You know him in person or have adequate insight to know that is the case?
Country: Nigeria
Player:Saliba
Zinchenko is a CM first and foremost. Him and Tierney could even start together. So I don't know what you guys are saying.
Not according to Arteta.
drippin
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Country: Finland
He has played 124 games in total for City, and 117 of those were as a LB.
94,5% of his games there as LB. So yeah, clearly a CM first and foremost.
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Country: Nigeria
Player:Saliba
Same way Fabian Delph was an LB, right? And also the fact that he plays as a CM for Ukraine.He has played 124 games in total for City, and 117 of those were as a LB. 94,5% of his games there as LB. So yeah, clearly a CM first and foremost.
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But nah, I won't let you suck me into your never-ending spurious debate.
drippin
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I know, but it's false to say he is a CM first and foremost.
He was a CM when City bought him, but was taught how to play inverted LB, and since his City career has been an LB first and foremost.
Youth CM, and NT CM, yes. Nothing to debate here, straight facts.
Country: England
Pretty sure Arteta recently says he sees him as a left back but his versatility is welcome. I don't know what to make of his midfield capabilities since he just doesn't do it at club level.
He's whatever his manager(s) want him to be. The Ukrainian managers have seen him as a CM, Pep and Arteta both see him as a LB. It's as simple as that really.
grange
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Country: USA
Player:Havertz
Just take your L and move along
drippin
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Not a good comparison because Delph played about half of his games in midfield for City. ~50% vs 94,5%.
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Yeah Zinchenko playing LB here, I’d be surprised if he features at CM at all. Particularly with links to Tielemans not going anyway. I love KT but he just can’t stay fit for the duration of a season. The rotation will help his body.
We’ve had an excellent window so far. Really hope we can get a CM and maybe LW through the door. Then we can head into the season with no real weak point in our squad. Can’t remember the last time that’s happened.
We’ve had an excellent window so far. Really hope we can get a CM and maybe LW through the door. Then we can head into the season with no real weak point in our squad. Can’t remember the last time that’s happened.
Player:Saliba
You asked how he comes across and I answered how I think he comes across. You didn't ask "does anyone who knows Kieran Tierney in person know how responsible he is with his fitness"
Had enough of the conversation now
I know when your knees get exposed to cold, they can get damaged in the long term. Not saying this happened in KT's case but I think this is what @DanDare refers to.
Maybe
You're wrong, no?
While Tierney is a great personality, I don't think at all that he fits into Arteta's vision of football (which in the end will look like a copy of Guardiola's). Being completely clueless on the ball (especially under pressure) will make him unusable after players get familiar with Zinchenko and his skills.
