The Championship 23/24 Thread

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Why? He's had some dodgy games recently and has a poor injury record, but he is still very young, has put it in some very good performances particularly at the start of the season, and has all the attributes to become a very good CB with more experience and probably playing in a settled team (and if he can stop getting injuries). He's not perfect, but you don't get called up to the German National Squad if you are ****. He has a pretty high potential ceiling IMO. I expect he'll leave, but we should get a decent fee for him and while I won't lose sleep over him leaving, I'd be happy if he decided to stay, can't say that for a lot of our current squad.
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Yeah, whilst it's very commonplace to put out how young Bazunu is, I think far less is made about ABK's age. He's only three months older!

We've been asking a crazy amount from our youngsters this season. Quite what Bazunu's potential ceiling is, I really don't know (but I do fear it might be lower than the club thought). But I agree with you that ABK has a high potential ceiling. He's years away yet from his best.
 
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I don’t think any of the youngsters we’ve signed can be called bad signings really. All of them have shown something when they’ve played and all will hopefully have good careers. The issue is the older players and the squad being massive and full of very similar level players leading to lots of chopping and changing trying to appease everyone and no continuity throughout the team
 
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Che’s Godlike Thighs said:
Lavia's good, but he's not that good (yet), and money is no issue for City, so in their case it was better to be safe than sorry.
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hmm, I’m not sure I’ve seen better holding midfielder in the league this season. His ball retention is outstanding, its like he never makes a bad decision. His progressive passing is probably where he needs to improve to get to Rodri’s/Busquets level but to get there he needs players ahead of him who are actually good.
 
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SaintinNZ said:
hmm, I’m not sure I’ve seen better holding midfielder in the league this season. His ball retention is outstanding, its like he never makes a bad decision. His progressive passing is probably where he needs to improve to get to Rodri’s/Busquets level but to get there he needs players ahead of him who are actually good.
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You'll see a better one on Saturday, in Joao Palhinha. Now, I totally agree that some day, Lavia will reach the top. But I still think that is a few years down the line.

I agree his ball control is fantastic, but that is the signature of every Man City youth player these days. His passing is mostly good, and his forward passing puts Prowsie to shame already. I just think he needs proper guidance under a top manager, and from top players around him. He's not getting that with us obviously, but of course he is still learning massively from the experience.
 
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