Scout Report – Matija Nastasic
Filed under: Scout Reports - Posted by: Paul
Roberto Mancini returned to his native Italy on transfer deadline day to plunder Serie A club Fiorentina for the services of Matija Nastasic. The highly-rated centre-half moves to the Etihad for an undisclosed fee, with Stefan Savic moving the other way as part of the deal.
In his first interview since joining the club, the 19-year-old Serbian spoke of his determination to quickly adapt to his new environment.
When I started to play in Italy I needed some time to adjust, for sure. But I’d made an extra effort to limit this period of change to a minimum and I’m hoping to do the same in England even though the style of football is different from Italy.
The Statistics
Nastasic’s career began in Serbia in the 2009-10 campaign when he was loaned out to at FK Teleoptik Zemun by parent club Partizan Belgrade. The centre-half went on to play 21 times over two seasons for the lower league side but he failed to make a single first-team appearance for Partizan before they sold him to Fiorentina in 2011. Nastasic – nicknamed “the new Nemanja Vidic” – turned out 25 times for the Serie A outfit in 2011-12 and also found the net on a couple of occasions – he featured in the club’s opener this season before Mancini came calling at the end of August.
The Prospects
Although there’s no such thing as a nailed-on City defender aside from Vincent Kompany, Nastasic’s prospects are perhaps not as bad as bad as many fear. First of all, the six foot one defender is more than familiar operating as part of a three-man defence; the majority of his appearances for Fiorentina came within such a system and with Mancini utilising a 3-4-1-2 as a tactical alternative this term, he offers the champions greater mobility at the back than the now-departed Savic.
Also, the club’s Champions League schedule may help him domestically. A group that pits City against Real Madrid, Ajax and Dortmund is unlikely to see Mancini take any chances at the back – given his penchant for rotation, it may well be that he keeps Nastasic for league games as he eases into the first-team fold, with home clashes in particular, a better source of game time. A berth on the left of the three, with compatriot Alex Kolarov on the left of midfield could help make the transition a little easier; Saturday’s game at Stoke saw three of Mancini’s four summer signings handed a starting role, suggesting there will be plenty opportunity to stake a claim as the City boss utilises his squad around the European schedule.
At 5.5 in FPL and 5.0 in the Sky Sports game, Nastasic is relatively cut-price amongst the City backline but his acquisition – like the majority of his defensive team mates – will always carry a degree of uncertainty. Mancini has already been quick to rotate at the back – only Kompany has started the four league games so far, yet Joleon Lescott and Gael Clichy both still have over 10% ownership in FPL. Mancini’s next few team sheets should give us an idea of his thinking and certainly if Nastasic earns some starts he could be a real punt, though the risk of rotation will no doubt deter the vast majority.
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September 17 at 2:56 pm
Perchinho says:
Morning,
I have 0.5 spare to spend on transfers this week and don’t really fancy taking a hit (team linked), what would you do?
A. S. Taylor -> Naughton this week and Graham -> Fletcher/ Berbatov next week
Newcastle defence is plagued by injuries, Naughton will have home games against Villa and QPR over the next 3 GWs if Assou-Ekotto really is out for four weeks.
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B. Graham -> Lukaku this week.
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September 17 at 3:01 pm
Hotmale says:
I would do Cueller to Naughton, after we get news on his injury.
September 17 at 5:47 pm
simonavfc says:
Jelavic or braines, already have pienarre
September 17 at 5:48 pm
simonavfc says:
Baines
September 17 at 5:50 pm
ScoutCast not pearls before swine says:
I love Lukaku but it is quite the risk. Shane Long may continue to start as the lone striker with Lukaku as an impact sub. I’d wait for him to start the game but sometimes you have to roll the dice.
September 17 at 2:57 pm
Crouch Potato says:
Szczesny out of Champions league opener with ankle injury.
September 17 at 3:01 pm
Doosra - "Loyalty is the handmaiden to success" - A Noble Quote says:
Was he kicked by Mannone?
September 17 at 3:02 pm
Crouch Potato says:
Doubt it, its an ankle injury
September 17 at 3:08 pm
TheSportsGuy - you say cabay I say hello says:
probably by wenger
September 17 at 3:11 pm
Berbilly Gilmore - Nuevo Gerente del Betis says:
Na, Bould, for ruining his no goals conceded record
September 17 at 4:36 pm
Gaz Downright says:
Nancy Kerrigan style
September 17 at 3:02 pm
phil.lfc says:
Source? Out for how long ?
September 17 at 3:03 pm
Crouch Potato says:
Sky sports.
September 17 at 3:05 pm
Jonny says:
I was just about to post about that… I wonder if a solid performance from Mannone might oust Szczesny for a bit, that flap against Soton was pretty bad, and Mannone would have a right to be a bit peeved being dropped at the weekend after doing well against Stoke and Liverpool.
September 17 at 3:13 pm
Got The Runs says:
+1
September 17 at 2:58 pm
King Cabbage says:
With BAE out for around 4 weeks, what do you think to Kyle Naughton (4.4) for the short term?
Next 6 games (possibly BAE will miss all these as he’ll have to get match fit again):
QPR man u VILLA CHELSEA southampton WIGAN
I see 4 decent games for him to play there.
September 17 at 3:00 pm
Jackoffasaur says:
I think BAE will be back for Chelsea (the week back from an Int. Break IIRC?)
September 17 at 3:01 pm
Brookins says:
my thinking is Cuellar to Naughton, because by the time BAE is back, Cuellar should be fit.
September 17 at 3:00 pm
Karmanya says:
Chelsea????? Decent?????
September 17 at 3:03 pm
Berbilly Gilmore - Nuevo Gerente del Betis says:
Errr, QPR, AVL, sot and WIG?
September 17 at 3:04 pm
King Cabbage says:
Thank you.
September 17 at 3:04 pm
King Cabbage says:
Where did I say Chelsea? 4 out of 6.
September 17 at 3:13 pm
User says:
The teams in capitals are the games Tottenham play at home.
September 17 at 3:01 pm
Doosra - "Loyalty is the handmaiden to success" - A Noble Quote says:
I will switch to Baines, next week.
September 17 at 3:03 pm
lord_trumpington says:
He’s one of my replacement options for Cuellar, depending on the extent of his injury
September 17 at 3:03 pm
Round and Round says:
Not sure. I have Cuellar so looking for a sub 4.5 replacement but I dont think Spurs will keep a singe clean sheet in that run except against wigan (by which time BAE could be back). As I already have Hangeland and Demel, the best options I can see are Clark and Nelsen.
September 17 at 2:58 pm
Crouch Potato says:
Silva signs 5 year deal at City.
September 17 at 3:01 pm
Stern John Terry Wilson Palacios says:
Cracking news for them.
September 17 at 3:00 pm
kurbalija1820 says:
this is my UCL team, do you guys think that I need to change something, any thoughts?
SIRIGU/BETO
GIBBS/LICHTSTEINER/IVANOVIC/VIDAL/DEMICHELIS
KROOS/SANTI CAZORLA/YAYA TOURE/SRNA/HAZARD
IBRAHIMOVIC/MESSI/JOVANOVIC
September 17 at 3:15 pm
Marouannie! Get your guns!!! Fantasy UCL code 1208736-421041 says:
Looks good to go
September 17 at 3:00 pm
Dufflinks says:
There were 1066 goals scored last season – anyone know how many clean sheets were kept?
September 17 at 3:03 pm
Stern John Terry Wilson Palacios says:
I’d guess around 100?
September 17 at 3:03 pm
Stern John Terry Wilson Palacios says:
Wait, more, maybe 125
September 17 at 3:03 pm
Brookins says:
216 CS.
September 17 at 3:06 pm
Brookins says:
*206
September 17 at 3:08 pm
Dufflinks says:
Cheers.
Sorry if I made it sound like a quiz, I was actually just looking for the stats!
September 17 at 3:11 pm
Brookins says:
Interesting stat that, averages out at 5.5 cleansheets per game week. Which means at least half the teams get a cleansheet each week.
September 17 at 3:13 pm
Brookins says:
If stats actually worked like that, anyway.
September 17 at 3:15 pm
Dufflinks says:
Ah, but, it’s very unevenly distributed – I’m doing some research – will post the findings soon.
September 17 at 3:16 pm
Brookins says:
Yeah, just looking over game weeks this season, was trying to see if theres any correlation between the amount of cleansheets and average scores.
September 17 at 3:21 pm
Dufflinks says:
That would be interesting to see
September 17 at 3:05 pm
In Like Flynn says:
Was that the Hastings league?
September 17 at 3:20 pm
pjomara says:
It depends on your definition of a clean sheet. For some people it’s when a team doesn’t concede a goal in the course of a game. For me, a clean sheet is when a goalie, defender or midfielder concedes no goals while they’re playing a game and they play 60+ minutes.
September 17 at 3:00 pm
MartinUnreal says:
Tell me if I’m mad for planning these transfers:
4 point hit to do:
Giroud > Ba (NOR rdg MUN)
McClean > Morrison (RDG av QPR)
Then the following week (GW6):
Lescott/Terry > 3.9/4.0 defender
Pog > Jelavic (SOT wig qpr)
September 17 at 3:01 pm
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
I like Ba
September 17 at 3:02 pm
Stern John Terry Wilson Palacios says:
Seems a bit pointless to me, no real improvement. Just do Giroud out this week (I’d look at Pod/Jelly).
September 17 at 3:05 pm
MartinUnreal says:
The reason I’m getting rid of Giroud though apart from the fact he’s done bugger all, is that I dislike Arsenal’s fixtures for the next 2. So Podolski would be a strange move for me to do…Jelavic I’m strongly considering.
September 17 at 3:05 pm
Stern John Terry Wilson Palacios says:
For me, then, just Giroud -> Jelly.
September 17 at 3:05 pm
Round and Round says:
Dont get rid of McClean for a hit. Simple. Do Giroud to Jelavic.
September 17 at 3:11 pm
TheSportsGuy - you say cabay I say hello says:
this
September 17 at 3:00 pm
Stern John Terry Wilson Palacios says:
Afternoon lads, looking for some advice.
I want to get rid of Zabaleta and Marveaux from my side. I’m looking at Gibbs to replace Zaba, and Sterling to replace Marveuax. Given that Gibbs has City away this week, and 3 of my other defenders have good fixtures, I was thinking of doing that one the week after this. So would you do Marv -> Sterling, Zaba -> Gibbs, or save the FT this week?
Many thanks in advance!
September 17 at 3:06 pm
Stern John Terry Wilson Palacios says:
Anyone?
September 17 at 3:14 pm
Shaps says:
Zab to Gibbs is good but think about how often you will benching Sterling, will he be 4 point hit worthy?
September 17 at 3:14 pm
Pratik - Tottenham under AVB are simply 50 shades of fecked up!!! says:
Yup sounds logical, go ahead.
September 17 at 3:01 pm
Arselona says:
Wanna bring in Berb who appears to be heading for 7.1. Do I still wait until after Champs fixture to clear potential injuries?
September 17 at 3:04 pm
Stern John Terry Wilson Palacios says:
If you’re sure you want to do it, I’d probably do it now, he’ll rise twice more this week
September 17 at 3:01 pm
Miguel Angel Jimenez, True athlete of the game... says:
Newcastle worth a few £ at 5/1 tonight? 7/2 draw no bet, i know they have men missing but there good odds
September 17 at 3:02 pm
kurbalija1820 says:
any thoughts on my UCL team?
SIRIGU/BETO
GIBBS/LICHTSTEINER/IVANOVIC/VIDAL/DEMICHELIS
KROOS/SANTI CAZORLA/YAYA TOURE/SRNA/HAZARD
IBRAHIMOVIC/MESSI/JOVANOVIC
September 17 at 3:15 pm
Shaps says:
Too aggressive
September 17 at 3:16 pm
kurbalija1820 says:
who would you replace?
September 17 at 3:02 pm
LeBron says:
Repost
Hi guys!
Would you consider Cazorla->HBA for a two week punt if you had 1 FT? Then obviously getting Cazorla back for GW 7. HBA doesn’t play in Europa this week and could do some damage in the next 2 GWs.
Furthermore, just general constructive advice on my team (especially defence) is greatly appreciated.
Team: http://fantasy.premierleague.c.....history/4/
September 17 at 3:05 pm
Stern John Terry Wilson Palacios says:
No, but I would consider HBA!
September 17 at 3:10 pm
zdawg says:
Why doesny HBA play in europe this week
September 17 at 3:12 pm
LeBron says:
Because he had a ban. This ih his last game out though
September 17 at 3:18 pm
LeBron says:
No thoughts/advice for Bron Bron ?
September 17 at 3:33 pm
Eunuch Jelly says:
I like your team. Obviousy Jenkinson will have to go soon, and I hear there are (temporary?) doubts about Cuellar. The Cazorla to HBA back to Cazorla move is appealling at first, but it ties up your fts for a while and you might need them to address your defence. If you think Jenks/Cuellar will hold up ’til GW7 then do the double switch.
September 17 at 3:02 pm
Ricky smokes lets go says:
gw5 captain choice looks difficult
rvp [h] – tot
tevez [a] – ful
haz [a] – ars
berb [h] – manc
caz [h] – che
michu [a] – sto
everton looks like good coverage for that week – at home to southampton
September 17 at 3:02 pm
Pratik - Tottenham under AVB are simply 50 shades of fecked up!!! says:
ben arfa[h] – nor
September 17 at 3:02 pm
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
R V P
September 17 at 3:06 pm
SuperDunny says:
Easy
September 17 at 3:04 pm
Ricky smokes lets go says:
meant to put gw 6 not gw 5
September 17 at 3:14 pm
Malkmus says:
I’m going for L8ton skipper in gw 6
September 17 at 3:03 pm
Hibs Kid says:
Anyone think mackie will get more game time now Johnson is out for season, not a bad forward for 5.3 always looks dangerous on the ball
September 17 at 3:07 pm
Round and Round says:
He will get more, but dont get him. Plays out wide anyway.
September 17 at 3:04 pm
beric says:
Anyone done as badly as me this week?
26 (-4)
September 17 at 3:06 pm
Miguel Angel Jimenez, True athlete of the game... says:
28 (WC) only Baines left to go, Berb and Ben Afra out at the lastmin so i could get Torres (great move)
September 17 at 3:06 pm
LeBron says:
I have 24 points after a WC mate. Got Pienaar + Baines still to play though.
September 17 at 3:07 pm
The Beard says:
I am in exactly the same situation, I need the Merseyside blues to vanquish these Monday blues…
September 17 at 3:09 pm
LeBron says:
True
September 17 at 3:08 pm
Ragin Cajun says:
32 after WC no more players but I really like the look of the team long term, just a blip.
September 17 at 3:08 pm
In Like Flynn says:
Is that it all done and dusted for the week Beric? Never mind, crap weeks are sent to test our resolve.
September 17 at 3:08 pm
LeBron says:
Good words
September 17 at 3:09 pm
beric says:
No, I have Pienaar and Baines to save my blushes this evening.
September 17 at 3:09 pm
LeBron says:
Me too
Hope they obliterate NUFC!
September 17 at 3:04 pm
Mr. Paul With the ICE-CREAM says:
i dont have a mutual friend in fb with any of u regulars.
September 17 at 3:11 pm
Back on the horse says:
how did you check?
September 17 at 3:13 pm
ajay_kl - GW6: The Battle for Jenna Louise Coleman says:
I dont think I do, not sure if I should really care…
September 17 at 3:06 pm
Ragin Cajun says:
Watching Reading play yesterday, I think i will double up on the West Brom defence (Foster, Ridgewell)
September 17 at 3:06 pm
Seamy - Park Colts FC says:
Afternoon all.
Unfortunately my laptop died on me last night after many years of service. Has anyone got any advice on a good laptop to get on a budget of £400?
Currently considering Acer Aspire V3-571 or HP Pavillion DV6
Cheers
September 17 at 3:09 pm
Optimus says:
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q.....lpJWqfBcsu
got this last year does all and more for me
September 17 at 3:09 pm
Seamy - Park Colts FC says:
… Dear Jacob
September 17 at 3:10 pm
Berbilly Gilmore - Nuevo Gerente del Betis says:
September 17 at 3:09 pm
Round and Round says:
Not sure of the sub £400 models but look on amazon at Samsung laptops – they are exceptional value for such a high regarded brand, have had one for the last 2 years and has been great, never had a problem.
September 17 at 3:13 pm
Back on the horse says:
I had an HP Pav DV5 and it used to get very hot and the fan became loud after a year- it conked out after about 3 years. I tihnk this was a common problem.
I would google troubleshooting/ problems for any model you are thinking of buying so you know what to expect
September 17 at 3:13 pm
Seamy - Park Colts FC says:
Good advice, cheers
September 17 at 11:54 pm
OwenRua says:
Asus are a great brand, I highly recommend them.
September 17 at 3:08 pm
TheSportsGuy - you say cabay I say hello says:
Foster [RDG]
Mcaually [RDG] Baines [swa] Vertonghen [QPR]
Hazard [STK] Cazorla [mci] Michu[EVE] Morisson [RDG]
Tevez [ARS] Jelavich [swa] Lambert [AVL]
subs – begovich, pienaar, demel, jenkinson
1 – thinking of saving a transfer – should i, or are there any good suggestions?
2 – thinking of a sneaky Morrison or lambert for captain – good idea or play it safe with hazard?
3 – subs in order?
September 17 at 3:10 pm
Stern John Terry Wilson Palacios says:
Save
Hmm… Maybe Lambert but tbh I’d go Tevez/Hazard. Not Morrison
Yep
September 17 at 3:12 pm
TheSportsGuy - you say cabay I say hello says:
cheers
September 17 at 3:11 pm
Yash:FlopFPLPlayer says:
1. Save
2. Not those two for the punt imo
3. Yes
September 17 at 3:12 pm
TheSportsGuy - you say cabay I say hello says:
thanks – so who would you captain?
September 17 at 3:17 pm
Round and Round says:
Great team. Amazing how much you can do without RVP. Captain Hazard or Tevez. Would start Pienaar ahead of Michu. Rest of subs are fine.
September 17 at 3:10 pm
Fratboy says:
Looks like I’m going to win 3 out of my 4 H2H’s this week not quite sure how….43(-4) isn’t a great score.
September 17 at 3:11 pm
Stern John Terry Wilson Palacios says:
It’s pretty decent this week
September 17 at 3:14 pm
Fratboy says:
Didn’t mean that to sound like a douchebag-esque comment btw. Just surprising.
September 17 at 3:18 pm
Stern John Terry Wilson Palacios says:
Haha, I know, don’t worry
September 17 at 3:14 pm
TheSportsGuy - you say cabay I say hello says:
actually, most weeks above average score is not enough – since the series players averge is higher – however i suspect that this week good players scores just as bad as casuals since many big guns were silent (RVP/michu/hazard/etc)
September 17 at 3:15 pm
CABAYE4 says:
It’s not a bad score, just lucky with H2H opponents.
I’ve got a very similar score and I’ve been hammered in one v a guy who has Paul Scholes in his side and the other I’ll probably lose in FFS UEFA due to Ciaran Clark’s CS and BP’s!
September 17 at 3:12 pm
Digable Planets says:
Well Giroud (C) worked out a treat. At least I transferred in Bale!
Hoping for Jelavic and Baines to come good tonight against Newcastle.
All aboard the Berbwagon for me after flirting with my French flop for one week.
September 17 at 3:14 pm
Hibs Kid says:
Put fletcher in with my wild card last week, got me 9 points but should I take him out for berb?
September 17 at 3:17 pm
Yash:FlopFPLPlayer says:
No..
September 17 at 3:17 pm
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
Fletcher has the better short term fixtures.
September 17 at 3:15 pm
Cheeseoid says:
I am hoping to get 50 this week. Pretty decent I think.
September 17 at 3:17 pm
ajay_kl - GW6: The Battle for Jenna Louise Coleman says:
If Piennar gets 6pts, I will too. Even if he doesn’t, I am happy with what I have this week. Could have been so much worse
September 17 at 3:17 pm
Back on the horse says:
FORCA, I don;t want to count my chickens but I think I have destroyed you in our staircase 4 h2h with a fairly average score. chin up
(unless Ben arfa and baines go mental)
September 17 at 3:18 pm
Back on the horse says:
Anyone remember that kid you used to come on an ask us to vote for his school in some Irish funding competition. He was relentless
September 17 at 3:18 pm
roscola says:
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September 17 at 3:19 pm
Stinkfly says:
Good Afternoon Gentlemen,
Got 2 FTs this week. Already done DDG -> Foster, and am considering Kagawa -> Hazard for the other, but would prefer to wait until after the European matches for a bit of insurance against injuries.
Is Hazard likely to rise, or is Kagawa likely to fall before then?
September 17 at 3:20 pm
Aatish says:
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September 17 at 6:35 pm
The second coming of Moussa Dembele //FFC// UCL team says:
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September 17 at 10:50 pm
paulo21 says:
What you thiink please comment, downgrading a 6.5 defender in order to switch michu to bale for a -4 hit for next game week? And what about berbatov? Next few game weeks? Thanks