knockout ned
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I think he is a better backup than starter, given what they have. Under my scenario, as their manager, I would sell off my forwards and bring in some depth at midfield as complete players. Since they run a 4-2-3-1, most of their midfielders are holding midfielders.
Under a 4-3-1-2, the following big name players become expendable: Adebayor, Adam Johnson, Shaun Wright Phillips, Cockroach Tevez, maybe Vladmir Weiss.
They could sell those guys and bring in two or three complete midfielders to run that system.
Even now, they have a glut of players that probably need to go. The players who won't get playing time will probably divide the dressing room.
Only de Jong is the true holding player at City. Even Barry isn't a holding player. He's a central midfielder. He's scored 40 odd goals throughout his career. He got the 'holding midfielder' mantra from playing for England when he was used in the same system as Lampard and Gerrard. In City's midfield he simply sits between Yaya and de Jong.
He's a steady player. A consistent 7 out of 10 player. He keeps the team ticking over and he's reliable. He's grown on me quite a bit.
As for leaving De Jong out.....
Shame on you