He got his big move but we need to see more of him at the elite level before we can say that. He needs to retain his place in City's XI when Gvardiol and Dias come back for a start. He would also need to excel at the World Cup this summer.
Gordon linked with a transfer to Bayern by the no.1 journalist for the club. They tried to sign him when he was a youngster. I think it would be a great move for him.
On the fatigue front: due to the international break and a suspension in the EL Anderson has played 2 games in 3 weeks with 9 & 12 day breaks between those games. Due to Kane's ankle issues he's also only played 2 games in 3 weeks with a 17 day break in there. Obviously the ankle issue is a concern but that break should help with general fatigue.
Speaking of Bayern: multiple credible reports in Germany suggest they are interested in Acheampomg but only if Kim leaves. Not the biggest fan of the move at this stage as I think he´d just trade one bench for another (Kim´s already mainly a back-up CB for them). But at least Kompany has shown a lot more willigness to use academy/young players than Linkedin Liam whose lack of usage from Chelsea´s academy has been a disgrace so far imo.
Would probably be a bench option only though for them, can´t see him starting the meaningful games over Diaz...
I swear Bayern have said they're stopping signing squad filler players now. Gordon would probably cost as much as a superstar without actually being one.
Which would be bad for England. We need all the players that can realistically start starting for their clubs.
And also at fault for Spain’s winning goal. Always leaves a sour taste re-watching tha goal back and seeing him not track the striker who scored.
I think he'd get a lot of game time as he can cover the 9 position as well. I think his output would go up a lot out there too and wouldn't be surprised to see him oust Diaz.
Yeah that´s true about the transfer policy. Just don´t think he´d be much of an uprade (if any at all) on any of their current starters so would assume he´d finf himself on the bech more often than compared to say Arsenal. Kompany is usually good at rotating though so he´d still get decent minutes on that left side. My personal thought is they might be looking at him as a utility option who could also play up front to rest Kane in case they won´t make the Jackson loan permanent.
Haven't got the heart to watch that game back. After we equalised we looked like we were going for it for 5 or 10 minutes. Then we reverted to panicking at the back. I've seen Watkins goal about a million times though
England 2026 World Cup watch: Is there still hope for those omitted for the March friendlies? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/71...2026-world-cup-tuchel-scott-alexander-arnold/ Spoiler (Move your mouse to the spoiler area to reveal the content) Show Spoiler Hide Spoiler “I’m not in Thomas Tuchel’s shoes but, if I was, the first thing I would have been doing after the Japan game is getting on the phone back to Trent and saying, ‘Listen, it’s not over for you son, on the back of those two performances’.” Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard may have been directly referring to the omission of his former club-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold from the recent 35-man England squad, the last to be selected by Tuchel before he has to name his squad for the World Cup, but his comment to Talksport could have referred to a a few more of the fringe players left out of the squad. Those March friendlies were seen as the last audition to stake a claim for a place in the final 26-strong squad for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Judging by the performances put in against Uruguay and Japan, several contenders fluffed their lines. In some ways it was an experimental camp, with so many players involved arriving and leaving at different times. For Tuchel, though, it wasn’t just about the performances on the pitch. Rather, it was also a chance to observe players he did not know as well as his mainstays, and to see how they reacted and interacted with others. Tuchel places camaraderie and a club-like culture high on his list of priorities for such a long tournament this summer, so he will have been exasperated that there was so little cohesion on show, on and off the pitch. That left the German with plenty more to think about before he names his final group before the end of next month. But what of those who did not make the cut? Have they since offered Tuchel any reminders of their qualities? With three assists in his last three games for Real Madrid, including in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich, which Tuchel attended, Alexander-Arnold has sent a small reminder of his capabilities. Yes, there were defensive frailties against the Bundesliga side, but his attacking prowess helped keep Madrid in the tie. Just. He isn’t the only one thinking that the candle of hope, seemingly snuffed out last month, might still betray a detectable flicker. Alex Scott’s display in Bournemouth’s title-race widening victory at Premier League leaders Arsenal was impressive, and not just because of his clinical finish for the winner. The 22-year-old’s all-round game was disciplined and co-ordinated with his team-mates, which is just what Tuchel is hoping he will witness from his own side at the finals. It may come too late for Scott as he has only been involved in one England squad previously and was an unused sub in the 2-0 win over Albania in November, but all players like him can do is ensure they are still involved in the conversation right up until the squad is announced through their club form. That is particularly true for the striker options vying to take on the role as Harry Kane’s back-up. Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins had slipped from the rank of the go-to contender to possibly only third choice at best under Tuchel. He responded to his omission with a double in Villa’s Europa League quarter-final first leg win in Bologna, but failed to build on that at Nottingham Forest on Sunday, missing two big chances where he should have done better. Despite Villa’s success this season — they remain on course for Champions League qualification, especially now it is confirmed that the top five will qualify from the Premier League next season — Watkins has not had a good goalscoring campaign and is yet to reach double figures in the league. Then again, Tottenham Hotspur’s Dominic Solanke has endured his own troubles as his club team slip inexorably towards the Championship. The striker has managed only three goals across an injury-ravaged campaign, but he still seems to be ahead of Watkins given he made the 35-man squad. That may suggest the profile of striker Tuchel is currently leaning towards, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin another in prime position. It leaves Watkins, a striker who plays on the shoulder of the last defender rather than with his back to goal, a tough task in the final weeks of the season. Had England performed anywhere near to the required level in those two friendlies then the contenders’ chances would be virtually none. But the door was left ajar for some by two disappointing displays that tempered England’s expectations. Anything can happen over the final few weeks of the season, especially in terms of injuries after a gruelling domestic campaign. Tuchel may have a good idea of his preferred 26-man squad for the tournament, but form and fitness may determine whether that ends up a reality. Everyone with World Cup aspirations has to ensure he is ready to answer the call should opportunity knock. Spurs getting two players in the squad if they go down would be quite something.
He was Englands best center back. Whether he the best across the tournament is debatable. Akanji had a good tournament and Stones was also very good in the Euros and formed a solid partnership with Guehi
I feel like Guehi's mistakes tend to get glossed over. He was at fault for the Slovakia goal. Another against Slovenia that led to a yellow card. In the Japan friendly he was pulled out of position for a Japanese chance. These seem isolated, but I could argue he drops a clanger quite regularly and a player who is not flavour of the month would be called out more for this. I am not saying he should be dropped or that he isn't one of our best defenders, but I do feel he is verging on overrated.
Guehi's a very good all round CB with no obvious weakness , but he doesn't have any particular quality that makes him stand out as the worlds best - Even his ability on the ball is often overrated, but again not a weakness. And his partnership with Stones was a big part of why he performed well at the Euros. If England put him next to Konsa in the future, I don't see them forming some immense partnership that people will be expecting them to
Dias has been poor over the last year and Guehi has improved city's defence. Gvadiol has primarily been left-back. Before anyone says I'm being hyperbolic
Gvardiol is the one I find to be overrated. If City win the title with Guehi as their main centre back it will do his cause a lot of good.
He's one of those who's excellent technically but doesn't seem truly at home either at LB or CB. Probably one of those who's specifically suited to a back three, which isn't the most valuable to an elite team.