Fernandinho - 2017/18 Performances

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Well, his form was dropping off over the previous 2 seasons i'd say, so understandable why we've held off on a new contract. Been immense this season though, wouldn't begrudge him a couple more years, but one year at a time probably makes more sense form our end.
 
One year deal and line up a potential world class understudy to learn from him then maybe the season after next they could both play on proper rotation with the view of the younger player taking over.

Love Fern but time waits for nobody.
 
Thaksinssoldier said:
The big concern with this type of player is when it happens, it's sudden and drastic. Just look at how quickly Yaya went downhill. Giving him a big contract even for a year is risky, and I'm sure it's in the clubs interests to let him wait a little, it'll motivate him to keep performing. Makes far more sense to give it to him next week than in August for that reason alone.

I think everyone would assume he'll take Yaya's place in the squad set up next season.
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“This type of player”? In what sense? Build? Playing style? Role? Temperament? Fitness level?

Yaya’s decline was predicted by many on here.

Not sure I’m in tune with your theory of motivation either. This lad’s always up for it.

I’d offer him very favourable terms for a further year and I’d offer it now.
 
sir baconface said:
“This type of player”? In what sense? Build? Playing style? Role? Temperament? Fitness level?

Yaya’s decline was predicted by many on here.

Not sure I’m in tune with your theory of motivation either. This lad’s always up for it.

I’d offer him very favourable terms for a further year and I’d offer it now.
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Exactly. Big hefty players inevitably have a shorter shelf life (centre halves duly excepted) than wiry running machines like Ferna. He’s good for another 2 years yet
 
give him another 2 years. he's is still very agile and hasn't lost his energy. he's an all round footballer not just a defensive midfielder.
 
I' sure there was a interview with him on football focus at the start of the season and he mentioned about signing another contract in the new year.
 
pee dubya said:
Well, his form was dropping off over the previous 2 seasons i'd say, so understandable why we've held off on a new contract. Been immense this season though, wouldn't begrudge him a couple more years, but one year at a time probably makes more sense form our end.
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I guess this was the main reason. He has been excellent this season but was pretty poor last season and not great the one before that.
 
I think replacing Dino is one of the biggest challenges the club faces. He's not just a defensive/holding midfielder, he's much more than that. His positional sense and the way he reads the game allows others to work their magic in Pep's system. I don't think we have a player in the squad who can do the same job so it's a real worry if he gets injured. I'd give him at least another year during which time we can, hopefully, find a "Dino Mark 2"
 
Camdenblue said:
I think replacing Dino is one of the biggest challenges the club faces. He's not just a defensive/holding midfielder, he's much more than that. His positional sense and the way he reads the game allows others to work their magic in Pep's system. I don't think we have a player in the squad who can do the same job so it's a real worry if he gets injured. I'd give him at least another year during which time we can, hopefully, find a "Dino Mark 2"
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Spot on. Where do we find his equal ?
 
sir baconface said:
“This type of player”? In what sense? Build? Playing style? Role? Temperament? Fitness level?

Yaya’s decline was predicted by many on here.

Not sure I’m in tune with your theory of motivation either. This lad’s always up for it.

I’d offer him very favourable terms for a further year and I’d offer it now.
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"This type of player" alludes to a box to box high energy player. It doesn't last forever.

His motivation is fine, but holding off right now stops him getting comfortable.
 
pee dubya said:
Well, his form was dropping off over the previous 2 seasons
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You not think Pep using him as a utility player in a number of positions of may have contributed to that assertion? I'm not saying you are wrong btw just saying his greatest contributions are in CDM where he is back to playing full time this season and his performances are back to script
 
talkativesprout said:
You not think Pep using him as a utility player in a number of positions of may have contributed to that assertion? I'm not saying you are wrong btw just saying his greatest contributions are in CDM where he is back to playing full time this season and his performances are back to script
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Possibly, at least contributed to it anyway. Actually think i might have made that exact point previously! But i think even when he was playing in central midfield last season, he wasn't up to his standard (again, perhaps just a lack of rhythm). If it was a younger player it's easier to write off bad form as bad form, but when it happens to someone Fernandinho's age, you can start to question whether it's temporary or permanent decline.
 
Brilliant player. Wish we had signed him 5 years earlier. But no doubt he'll be back.
 
KS55 said:
Spot on. Where do we find his equal ?
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Fernandinho is unique, but we've been linked to Julian Weigl at Dortmund a lot. His form hasn't been good this season, but he's rated very highly and Barcelona and PSG are also said to be interested
 
Would be a pity if he left and a potential problem. You don't just replace the skill set he provides quickly. I expect the club is working on a contract as well as an eventual replacement.
 
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