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ycsatbjywtbiastkamb » Mon Apr 07, 2014 4:35 pm wrote:

stmichael » Mon Apr 07, 2014 3:08 pm wrote:As I was saying earlier to somebody, for me his passing when bringing the ball out is more purposeful than Agger's. He doesn't look as elegant (quite gangly infact) but he's a bloody good footballer.

Good dilemma for the manager to have as to which one of them plays on Sunday.

I'd probably stick with Sakho, City got back into the game at the Etihad from a set piece (when Kompany got the better of Skrtel at a corner) and that hasn't been the only time that they've scored against us via the ariel route, seem to remember Toure heading one in at the Kop end a couple of years back and I'm sure there's been other examples too.
With the likes of Dzeko, Kompany, Dimachelis, Lescott, Toure etc in their squad they do carry a threat from dead ball situations so I'd opt for the big man.
His extra pace might come in handy too.

red till i die!! » Tue Apr 08, 2014 5:46 am wrote:would anyone go 3 across the back in possibly our biggest game of the season?

                                               mingy
     
                          skrtel             sakho        agger

ethanr » Tue Apr 08, 2014 3:06 pm wrote:

red till i die!! » Tue Apr 08, 2014 5:46 am wrote:would anyone go 3 across the back in possibly our biggest game of the season?

                                               mingy
     
                          skrtel             sakho        agger

And drop Coutinho? That's a possibility, but it may alter our formation too much and keep us from controlling the midfield. They have a fantastic midfield, so we may have to clog it a bit. If we did that we may revert to a 3 5 2.

RED BEERGOGGLES » Tue Apr 08, 2014 1:08 pm wrote:I just think against Aguero's pace Agger is more tactically equipped ,I have faith in both players to deliver ,but I'm just swayed slightly by Daniels
quality with the ball at his feet.

ycsatbjywtbiastkamb » Tue Apr 08, 2014 3:14 pm wrote:

RED BEERGOGGLES » Tue Apr 08, 2014 1:08 pm wrote:I just think against Aguero's pace Agger is more tactically equipped ,I have faith in both players to deliver ,but I'm just swayed slightly by Daniels
quality with the ball at his feet.

Agger was left standing by Soldado (who's not regarded as being particularly quick) in a sprint when we played Spurs recently so I'm not sure Agger is the best option when it comes to dealing with the threat of pace.
Saying that Aguero is similar to Suarez in the sense that he likes to twist and turn in the box and maybe the smaller Agger is better equipped to deal with that type of thing. Maybe a big, aggressive CB like Sakho against an elusive player like Aguero is a pen waiting to happen? Rodgers certainly has got a lot to consider.
City's forwards test defences in so many different ways, they have pace, they have height, they have skill and they have creativity in terms of silva and nasri sitting behind the front line pulling all the strings. Whoever Brendan opts for are gonna have their hands full Sunday.

ethanr » Tue Apr 08, 2014 3:06 pm wrote:

red till i die!! » Tue Apr 08, 2014 5:46 am wrote:would anyone go 3 across the back in possibly our biggest game of the season?

                                               mingy
     
                          skrtel             sakho        agger

And drop Coutinho? That's a possibility, but it may alter our formation too much and keep us from controlling the midfield. They have a fantastic midfield, so we may have to clog it a bit. If we did that we may revert to a 3 5 2.

RED BEERGOGGLES » Tue Apr 08, 2014 5:09 pm wrote:

ycsatbjywtbiastkamb » Tue Apr 08, 2014 3:14 pm wrote:

RED BEERGOGGLES » Tue Apr 08, 2014 1:08 pm wrote:I just think against Aguero's pace Agger is more tactically equipped ,I have faith in both players to deliver ,but I'm just swayed slightly by Daniels
quality with the ball at his feet.

Agger was left standing by Soldado (who's not regarded as being particularly quick) in a sprint when we played Spurs recently so I'm not sure Agger is the best option when it comes to dealing with the threat of pace.
Saying that Aguero is similar to Suarez in the sense that he likes to twist and turn in the box and maybe the smaller Agger is better equipped to deal with that type of thing. Maybe a big, aggressive CB like Sakho against an elusive player like Aguero is a pen waiting to happen? Rodgers certainly has got a lot to consider.
City's forwards test defences in so many different ways, they have pace, they have height, they have skill and they have creativity in terms of silva and nasri sitting behind the front line pulling all the strings. Whoever Brendan opts for are gonna have their hands full Sunday.

Sahko is better on the ball than Agger for me. Better short passer and plays a ball to players on the half turn.
I cant argue with any of that,especially when you've highlighted the consternation I hold over Sakho being exposed when faced with a player with the
ingenuity of Aguero....I also agree Soldado skinned Agger ,but I'm sure I could point to a fair few incidents of Sakho's rashness,if I was intent on
forcing a debate .....which I'm not mate,its just purely in terms of personal preference I would opt for the more comfortable with the ball.

Stu the Red » Tue Apr 08, 2014 8:27 pm wrote:
Sahko is better on the ball than Agger for me. Better short passer and plays a ball to players on the half turn.

I cant argue with any of that,especially when you've highlighted the consternation I hold over Sakho being exposed when faced with a player with the
ingenuity of Aguero....I also agree Soldado skinned Agger ,but I'm sure I could point to a fair few incidents of Sakho's rashness,if I was intent on
forcing a debate .....which I'm not mate,its just purely in terms of personal preference I would opt for the more comfortable with the ball.