17 | Kevin De Bruyne - 2024/25

[Barcon]

I can agree with the list. I'm not sure about Akanji though. He always panics and do radical move when really pressed.

No he doesn’t.

 

[Crooked_rain]

I can agree with the list. I'm not sure about Akanji though. He always panics and do radical move when really pressed.

Always? I wouldn't say that.

He's a solid player. He might have a mistake in him, but all defenders do. I actually think he's pretty calm as far as defenders go.

 

[Keeper!]

Always? I wouldn't say that.

He's a solid player. He might have a mistake in him, but all defenders do. I actually think he's pretty calm as far as defenders go.

If anything he used to be too calm and relaxed, pleased to say he has balanced that out and can leave a boot in when required.

He has become a superb player and when fit , first choice in the back 4.

 

[sir baconface]

Obviously your professional opinion is recognised along with your natural charm , and I should know better than trying offer an opinion to an esteemed individual.

In view of the issues the team are currently experiencing , perhaps you would be kind enough to volunteer your qualified thoughts to Pep, as he would surely be honoured by such a thoughtful gesture.

And perhaps you’d be good enough to set out the ground rules for giving opinions on a forum?

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

And perhaps you’d be good enough to set out the ground rules for giving opinions on a forum?

Go for it and fuck everybody else ?

 

[sir baconface]

Go for it and fuck everybody else ?

OK, furry nuff. :)

 

[Mr HJ]

Perhaps it's time for Kev to return to crew cut boy mode? We need him to be like the reverse of Samson...

 

[Gaz76]

Is he back tomorrow? Surely can't be that far off now

 

[IronsideKozuch]

Really good cameo. The only one positive today

 

[Blue_Lightsaber]

I hope I'm wrong but I don't think Kevin is the answer anymore..

Usually when he's been injured and comes back, he is absolutely terrible till he's terrific but he's got 1 thing that very few players in the league do.. his shots and passes are lightning quick and impossible to block.

Today he was blocked constantly.. was almost like Jack Grealish's crossing always finding thighs and shins.

I'd love to be wrong but it seems he's lost that lightning quickness that he had.. and his whole game was built around that. :(

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

How long does it take a player to get fit?

He needs to be starting now even if it means we add more defensive players to compensate.

 

[OrigamiNinja]

How long does it take a player to get fit?

He needs to be starting now even if it means we add more defensive players to compensate.

Multiple cameo appearances, in and around international breaks. No starts and seemingly not even in contention to start. Something isn’t right.

 

[EdersonsSmiley]

He's another that looks finished physically. I don't see how he starts anywhere other than false 9.

 

[B\connellblue]

Done more in 15 minutes than the rest in the previous 75. Still can thread a ball amd create something. Need him back in a more promionent role.

 

[skillman]

Give him the Messi role. Let him walk about but get him the ball in dangerous areas.

Did more in 10 minutes than anybody else on that pitch today. All by essentially being stationed at right wing.

 

[MadchesterCity]

He's class, was desperation bringing him on today though, lucky he never got injured

 

[alexmcity]

Give him the Messi role. Let him walk about but get him the ball in dangerous areas.

Did more in 10 minutes than anybody else on that pitch today. All by essentially being stationed at right wing.

Barca when Messi was walking about: lost 3:0 at Roma, 4:0 at Liverpool and 8:2 from Bayern.

Given that Haaland isn't the best presser, to have another such player would be a bit too much.

Play the ones who can run.

 

[decmancity]

I hope I'm wrong but I don't think Kevin is the answer anymore..

Usually when he's been injured and comes back, he is absolutely terrible till he's terrific but he's got 1 thing that very few players in the league do.. his shots and passes are lightning quick and impossible to block.

Today he was blocked constantly.. was almost like Jack Grealish's crossing always finding thighs and shins.

I'd love to be wrong but it seems he's lost that lightning quickness that he had.. and his whole game was built around that. :(

I'm not sure that's true. He unlocked their defence at least twice with passes no one else in our midfield would even think about never mind see and execute. On another day Haaland probably puts his one away.

 

[.db.]

A 60% for De Bruyne came on and made the rest of the team look like a joke. He’s by far our best attacking player still.

Let’s hope he gets fit and has a season like last season. He got more assists per minute in the 18 games he played last season than anyone in PL history.

 

[ninjamonkey]

A half fit kdb is comfortably more of a threat than anybody else in our squad. There's no concerns about his ability, just need to get him fit and on the pitch. Doesn't need 90 minutes to make an impact