Fabian Delph 2016/17 performances

[Clercqs]

He's not worse than Fernandinho

 

[Neville Kneville]

I think Fernandinho has been one of the best mids in the world but he looked a yard off it tonight & Delph was better than him & they brought on an extra man largely because of it.

 

[Andouble]

Fabian Delph vs. Chelsea.

Passes - 102 (#1 in the match)
Pass % 94- (#2 in the match of starting players)
Tackles - 6 (#1 in the match)
Interceptions - 4 (joint #1 in the match)

Injected much needed energy in the middle, made tackles, got the ball to Silva and KDB early, he was very good. Considering how long he's been out, he was brilliant.

Him and Kompany could be massive positives to take out of this game, if Pep uses them.

He played very well in difficult circumstances, kudos to him.

 

[BlueMedic]

Well done to him, said before the game that our fringe players never bother stepping up when given the chance, but put in a very strong performance. Slightly worried when his first pass went straight to their attacker & led a counter, but after that was very solid.

 

[OrigamiNinja]

Delph played ok but playing him alongside Fernandinho is just a waste of time. It doesn't make us look any more solid and it restricts us in the opposition half because neither seem capable of playing anything other than the simplest of passes.

 

[kaz7]

Pep: "Congrats to Fabian Delph. He showed me how wrong I was not to put him on the field. He never complains."

 

[Blueband Brother]

I still do not agree with the selection but credit to Delph for doing a good job today. His attitude is always top notch.

 

[Edwin Edwin]

MOTM..Not the most talented but put in the most effort and looked bothered.

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

Very tidy & efficient, particularly considering how long it is since he played.

 

[abu13]

I thought he was excellent tonight, deserves another chance at the weekend.