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What a game he had! My MOTM
Shakhtar pays pretty wellWhy did this guy spend 8 years in Shakhtar and how come no one picked him up earlier?
It was weird such a good CM spent so long there.Why did this guy spend 8 years in Shakhtar and how come no one picked him up earlier?
I know, but still, 8 years over there in shitty Ukrainian league is way too much for this talent.Shakhtar pays pretty well
Don't think he has the attributes to play that role but if I remember right Fernandinho took a season or two to find his feet so maybe Fred can at least become a very good player for us. Don't think he can reach that level though. Fernandinho is a beast. Missing him alone probably cost City at least one result in the last couple of games.Anyone reckon Fred can turn into a Fernandinho type of player?
It seems to have coincided with the arrival of Pep. David Silva has always been a brilliant player, but his performances went up a level when Pep arrived. Sterling too.Crazy thing is he seems to have actually improved at a fairly late age, I don't remember him being as good as this 3-4 years ago.
Fernandinho covers a lot of space and moves quick. He also has that fighting attitude in him. He's simply better defending then on the ball. Haven't seen much of Fred but didn't look like similar type of player.Anyone reckon Fred can turn into a Fernandinho type of player?
Who's criticizing Sterling? He was excellent.He was ok this match but, not as good as this thread suggests. And with the criticism you guys have of Sterling this match I am wondering if you guys were watching the same match.
I remember him being pretty outstanding the season they bought him tbh. Was never the most eye catching player so easy to overlook I guess. Most players seem to kick it up a notch playing for guardiola as holocene says so a bit of that too.Crazy thing is he seems to have actually improved at a fairly late age, I don't remember him being as good as this 3-4 years ago.
LiesWay more important than De Bruyne. They look so vulnerable when he's not there.
Fernandinho and the two Silvas have been fantastic together this season. A fit KDB wouldn't actually be in their first choice XI at the moment.
It might be as simple as that in the end.It seems to have coincided with the arrival of Pep. David Silva has always been a brilliant player, but his performances went up a level when Pep arrived. Sterling too.
Look at the Sterling threadWho's criticizing Sterling? He was excellent.
I thought that too at the time but I don't think Jorginho has the engine to do Fernandinho's job. He's neater and tidier and better on the ball but I don't think he has the gas tank. Tbh I don't really know who does but we're going to have to find a solution sooner rather than later.Anyone else thinks it's criminal a side like City does not have a proper back-up for arguable their most important player? I think that's why the Jorginho snub hurt them more than they'd like to admit.
He was good in 13/14 when they won the title. Then Toure declined which hurt Fernandinho a bit but his class was always there to witness. Found new life under Guardiola though.I remember him being pretty outstanding the season they bought him tbh. Was never the most eye catching player so easy to overlook I guess. Most players seem to kick it up a notch playing for guardiola as holocene says so a bit of that too.
Delph is their reserve DM but he's had to cover at left back for the past season and a half.Anyone else thinks it's criminal a side like City does not have a proper back-up for arguable their most important player? I think that's why the Jorginho snub hurt them more than they'd like to admit.
Nail on head there. If he was properly dealt with by ref's he would be considered a liability. As he's allowed to constantly foul without punishment it makes him look twice the player.Unreal player. He pisses me off he gets away with so many cards though. He could easily been sent off 5+ times this season which is turn would have City further down the table.
He's what matic is supposed to be for us
He's what matic is supposed to be for us
Yeah it’s nuts especially when likes of Mangala is still on their books. They did go for Fred who has shown glimpses of similar characteristics but once he signed for united they went quiet. It is a bit mental alright.Anyone else thinks it's criminal a side like City does not have a proper back-up for arguable their most important player? I think that's why the Jorginho snub hurt them more than they'd like to admit.
They tried to bring over Douglas Luiz who they have stashed in Girona but, did not qualify for a work permit.Yeah it’s nuts especially when likes of Mangala is still on their books. They did go for Fred who has shown glimpses of similar characteristics but once he signed for united they went quiet. It is a bit mental alright.
Jorginho isn’t in the same league as Fernandinho at winning the ball and breaking up play. Jorginho and Allan combined to make the player and role Fernandinho does on his own for city. Him and David Silva are by far and away the most important players at the club (although Silva was shite tonight)He's clearly an essential player for them and was brilliant tonight but I think some people are getting carried away here. There's a reason people were slagging him off on the first page of this thread - he was rubbish in the WC and is often poor for Brazil. Guardiola tried to replace him straight after and would've made him a bench player for Jorginho no problem, IMO.
Who's criticizing Sterling? He was excellent.
Sterling was fantastic tonight, constantly driving forward, taking on men and creating space. He was a thorn in Livers side all night.Look at the Sterling thread