Quote from: Richbased on Today at 01:41:30 PM

I see that the performance of Manchester City players is quite even in all their lines and indeed they have proven that they do not experience a decline in performance when there is player rotation, the same goes for what will happen in the future, it is true that Kyle Walker is quite an influential player but that doesn't mean that if he is absent then the team's performance will decrease drastically.

Manchester City will face 2 difficult matches in the near future, against Arsenal and against Real Madrid and with the problems they are currently facing, many of their players are injured, even though it is difficult, I think Manchester City still has a big chance of getting through these difficult matches victory.

Definitely, Manchester city at this point can do without the presence of any notable player but sometimes the absence of a player that is always up and doing in most of their matches can cause some setback for the team more especially at the wing where such player represents and we all know the impact Kyle Walker presents in most of their matches as his personal ability to withstand some technical challenges within the defensive area cannot be overemphasized. Though Manchester city can still go without walker but it looks like a big blow because John stones is also ruled out as well.

Arsenal on the other hand looks somehow okay and prepared though the likes of Bukayo Saka may probably not feature due to a minor muscle injury he got in his hamstring that made him withdrew from England national team squad but however, there is every possibility that he would be present to face the match against City.

As for Real Madrid, they look more prepared for the champions league encounter with Manchester City but that not withstanding, it's a great game to watch between these two giants in the champions league quarter finals stage.
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Manchester City over the years have shown how much of a good team they can be even with the absence of most of her players but the major issue is that they might probably not be able to play on a very high level and note like they do with their main starters. With players rotation you can tell how much they struggle to keep up in matches.

⁠With Kyle walker probably out and they’ve got 2 key matches lined up for them, the match against Arsenal and Real Madrid in their chase to defend both their EPL and UCL title. Any falter in any of these matches will be bye bye to their defense bid for both titles. We know how much influence Kyle has and how much his presence will be missed though but you can’t say that the team will not be able to play.

⁠Pep is a tactical manager and at this critical stage, I trust him to be able to think fast and deep and get the right tactics ti go through these matches and come out Successful though the match against Real Madrid might be the major challenge due to the fast pace of Vini Jr. Arsenal looks very prepared to face City but I still want to see City get the victory in this match thoug.

⁠Real Madrid are looking all ready and mot worried much for this encounter as they’re mot having any injury worry currently apart from the regular Curtois, Alaba and Militao who have been out for a very long time. With this situation, I think Real will be able to still defeat City as they are looking better shaped and balanced than how they were last season.