The Man City fans in the Transfer Tavern are desperate for Pep Guardiola to bring in a few faces over the next few weeks. They’ve enjoyed a fantastic first half of the season, but suffered their first defeat over the weekend.
After conceding three disappointing goals against Liverpool on Sunday, Man City’s defensive deficiencies are pretty clear. They struggled to contain Liverpool’s rampant attack, particularly in the second-half, and so it would be wise for Guardiola to invest to secure more quality at the back.
The need for that was increased significantly during the first-half, too, with Fabian Delph forced off with an injury.
City players were in for a post-match debrief this morning but have been given time off until Thursday.
First indications are that Delph’s out for two weeks with a muscle problem, which is better than I had heard initially.
— Sam Lee (@SamLee) January 15, 2018
It’s a significant blow for Man City, and it will make life tough for Pep Guardiola this weekend. They’re set to face Newcastle on Saturday, and without both Fabian Delph and Benjamin Mendy, there is a real shortage of options at the back.
It won’t come as a surprise, then, to learn that the Man City fans over on Twitter are desperate for Pep Guardiola to find a solution. With many clamouring for a new signing, and others bemoaning a lack of depth and quality at left-back, it’s fair to say that – perhaps for the first time this season – the Man City faithful are slightly concerned.
Indeed, one point that has been made is that a move for a new left-back needs to take priority over any move for Alexis Sanchez – or any other attacker for that matter. Whilst Man City are blessed with attacking depth, the same cannot be said for their defensive line. This, then, appears to have changed the mind of the Man City faithful – with many no longer desperate for Sanchez.
Take a look at a few examples below of what has been said below…
https://twitter.com/ayy_buffting/status/953010244069855233
https://twitter.com/bythebollocks/status/953006144364142592
For Fabian, that means 2 years
— Daniel Spooner (@Spooner_MCFC) January 15, 2018
https://twitter.com/mohamedamiin2/status/953010701492211714
https://twitter.com/Citysbs/status/953004081882238977
This was my worry with Delph at LB. Never had a good injury record. Either we get another LB or manage Danilo/Zinchenko for 2-4 weeks
— Thenigerianprince (@divin_3) January 15, 2018
https://twitter.com/LeeBrom/status/953006276241436672
Forget about attacker now, let's bring left back, Danilo and Zinchenko are just not good enough in that position. Maybe Bertrand or Ghoulam
— DaVe (@David_Orsolic) January 15, 2018
https://twitter.com/Citysbs/status/953006439899062275
Man City fans – thoughts?
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