Top-5 players who should leave Man City
SillySeason will look into players that should consider a move away from the Etihad Stadium
Another feature from SillySeason today and it’s time to look into which players should leave certain clubs. Today, we are focusing on Manuel Pellegrini’s Manchester City.
Over the past few days, we have looked into what players should leave Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United and also Liverpool, but today we will be focusing on last season’s Premier League runners-up, City.
Now a few players have already agreed to leave City over the past few months, leaving their squad pretty slim as it is, but there are still some players at the Etihad Stadium who would benefit with a move away from the club over the summer.
With Frank Lampard, James Milner, Richard Wright, Micah Richards, Dedryck Boyata and Scott Sinclair all leaving in recent months, City’s squad is rather small as it stands, but with summer signings expected to arrive, SillySeason will look into possible players who could or maybe should leave the Etihad.
So lets begin at number-5.
5) Samir Nasri
Now this will probably come as a shock to most people, but when you think about potential arrivals at the Etihad this summer, Samir Nasri‘s game-time may be on the short side.
City are linked with Paul Pogba, Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling, all of which can play in the same positions as Nasri. Either in the centre-attacking midfield role or out on the wing.
With the star-trio linked, that could see Nasri left on the bench for the majority of the season, and at the age of 28, that is not something he will want at this stage of his career.
The Frenchman had already been linked with a shock return to Arsenal this summer, but the midfielder quickly dismissed those reports by sending out a tweet on his official account.
Nasri informed his followers that he never asked for a transfer back to Arsenal and confirmed he is happy at City.
However, his game-time next season may change his mind.
4) Edin Dzeko
Maybe another shock name to go onto the list but Edin Dzeko will not want to be third-choice striker at the club.
With Sergio Aguero firmly the main guy at the Etihad Stadium, and now Wilfried Bony at number-two, that leaves Dzeko as a third-choice option.
The Bosnian struggles for game-time enough as it is with Manuel Pellegrini often using just one-striker, but with Bony‘s arrival in January, Dzeko‘s game-time has just been even more effected.
A move away from the Etihad could be a smart move for the 29-year-old, who will desperately want regular first-team football.
3) Fernandinho
Number-three spot was a toss-up between Fernando and Fernandinho, but we went with the latter due to being older.
At 30-years-old, Fernandinho will be wanting to play regular first-team football and it’s looking unlikely that’ll happen next season at City.
We’ve added the Brazilian to the list for the same reason as Samir Nasri. With Pogba and De Bruyne both linked with a move to Manchester, it could leave Fernandinho on the sidelines.
A move away from the club could be a smart option for the midfielder.
2) Martin Demichelis
Number-two was a very hard choice but we went with the veteran Martin Demichelis.
At the age of 34, we cannot see the Argentine getting a lot of game-time next season, especially if City do sign a new centre-back, which they should be doing as they only have three currently at the club, including Demichelis.
City will be hoping Vincent Kompany can return to form next season and will also hope Eliaquim Mangala can drastically improve from his failed first season in England.
If the duo do improve and have a solid season, there won’t be a lot of game-time for Demichelis who is nearing the end of his career.
Tough choice this one.
1) Stevan Jovetic
The easiest choice out of the lot.
Stevan Jovetic has just flopped at Manchester City and it’s probably down to his injuries and also the fact he can’t get any regular game-time.
He was third-choice striker last season, but with Bony‘s arrival back in January he is now considered fourth choice which simply won’t do for him.
Expected to return back to Italy over the summer with a few clubs interested in signing him.
Jovetic showed great promise at Fiorentina, but simply couldn’t do it in England for numerous reasons.
So there are our five players who should consider leaving Manchester City.
What are yours?
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt