Player Topic: Kevin De Bruyne (2015/16)

[Phil1]

not a coincidence that, as you say, when nasri is playing well, we play well. de bruyne is an individualist. most people have been praising his performances since he's joined the club, but team performances and results have taken a nosedive. coincidence? i think not

Come off it, you're being silly now.
There are many reasons for the recent results. KDB not being a team player is so low down the list it barely warrants a mention.

 

[itisrising]

not a coincidence that, as you say, when nasri is playing well, we play well. de bruyne is an individualist. most people have been praising his performances since he's joined the club, but team performances and results have taken a nosedive. coincidence? i think not

Well we lost our Captain, our best CAM, our main striker is terribly out of form and we had to play Willy in goal. An 'individualist' doesn't grab as many assists as he does (2 already and would be more if we could finish). Coincidence, I think not.

 

[Burtonblue]

always tries to be the hero, which worked when he was playing in a poor league and was by far the best player in the team. now, against tougher opposition and playing in a side that dominates most games, and has several match winners, he needs to be smarter.

Hardly the hero.
He has openly said he does not want to be seen as a "star" player in our side.
Your theory is also rubbished by his record in assists in the Bundesliga.
Hard to believe you have come to any conclusions on KDB given he's only been here 5 minutes.
I guess your user name sort of gives your bias away....

 

[Heart.net]

There is nothing wrong with KDB's approach. He's a high risk, high reward type of player. It's crazy to think that he will get better than what he has shown and even if he doesn't want to be the face of this team, i wouldn't be surprised if he turned out to be our best player.

 

[Heart.net]

Kev is new,nasri has been a coward here for years

One aberration should not define a player. By that virtue, Kompany, RVP, and Barry are also cowards.

 

[DeBruyne10]

Thought De Bruyne was not good in the first hour against Gladbach, he was stuck to the right wing and his passes didn't work out. Last half an hour he was at the right, in the centre and at the left wing and he was playing great. Could have had 3 assists again. Let's hope that Pelle will notice this in the near future.

 

[bluetev]

Nasri is nothing compared to KDB. If ever I've seen a player that typifies everything I don't want in a City player, it's Nasri. Not a fighter, no spirit, good when we're good but when the going gets tough, he off. I can't recall a game that he has ever ran for us compared to the likes of Silva, Yaya or Kun. He's a luxury player and I don't see how anybody can begin to imply that he isn't after his cowards move in the derby. In any other game, it's possibly acceptable but in the derby, in the 90th minute, to hide behind a player is a cowards move and showed his true colours.

And in the very next match Nasri had the guts to demand to be in the wall. Also, he has played so many matches where he has delivered, say roma last year. And though he is not great at a pressing game, he is definitely not lazy and dies work hard, just not very good at tackling and hassling opponents.

Of course, anyone can make mistakes such as when he was part of the wall against Manu. But any decent fan would remember he has been an integral part of the most successful team in the epl last four years, and give him a chance, instead of beating him up over just that one incident.

 

[No Ham In Manchester]

not a coincidence that, as you say, when nasri is playing well, we play well. de bruyne is an individualist. most people have been praising his performances since he's joined the club, but team performances and results have taken a nosedive. coincidence? i think not

That is one of the most ridiculous things I've read on here, and that takes some doing! Our performances took a nosedive as a result of losing our best defender, best CAM, goalkeeper, Sergio being out of form, fitting a new CB in and yaya being injured, De Bruyne has been the only highlight when we've been playing shit. You also say nasri has better decision making, Kevin is more adventurous, and let's not forget he's only been here a few weeks. Not years.

 

[uwe rosler 28]

Got to question whether he suits are more slow build up play? I think he's more suited to a fast counter attacking team ( which we could be)

 

[nasri_fan]

Got to question whether he suits are more slow build up play? I think he's more suited to a fast counter attacking team ( which we could be)

yeah exactly. he doesn't suit the club, or the team we are trying to build. why are we spending £55 million on a player who clearly thrives on the counter?

 

[wythenshaweblue£££]

Quite surprised at some comments about de bruyne on here. Obv he didn't have the greatest of games mid week but he's settled in well scored a few goals for us. Just hope he's not gna be stuck out on the wing tho.

 

[uwe rosler 28]

yeah exactly. he doesn't suit the club, or the team we are trying to build. why are we spending £55 million on a player who clearly thrives on the counter?

Oh dear when did I say he doesn't suit the club? I just said he's better suited to counter attacking football as was shown at sunderland and early on at spurs! He will have to adapt to way we play and for the price should be able to!

 

[nasri_fan]

Oh dear when did I say he doesn't suit the club? I just said he's better suited to counter attacking football as was shown at sunderland and early on at spurs! He will have to adapt to way we play and for the price should be able to!

£55 million pounds mate. look at everything the club have tried to build over the last few years. appointment of barcelona's executives. sacking mancini and replacing him with a manager who focuses much more on attacking based, possession football. quite openly courting pep guardiola to take over. its quite clear that the club has a very specific vision of what it wants to become, and counter attacking football doesn't even come close to being a part of it. for £55 million, i would expect a player, who is not only talented, for there are plenty of decent players out there, but one who actually suits the style of play of the club. de bruyne is literally the opposite of that.

 

[Airbags Optional]

Serious question Nasrifan, are you on the Wum in every thread? You don't have to argue if someone has a different point of view post what you want to say and stop quoting everyone to get a rise

 

[nasri_fan]

Serious question Nasrifan, are you on the Wum in every thread? You don't have to argue if someone has a different point of view post what you want to say and stop quoting everyone to get a rise

nah, just disagree with a lot on here.

 

[Aky]

Top 5 in the leage for his position this chap. Brilliant signing

 

[itisrising]

And in the very next match Nasri had the guts to demand to be in the wall. Also, he has played so many matches where he has delivered, say roma last year. And though he is not great at a pressing game, he is definitely not lazy and dies work hard, just not very good at tackling and hassling opponents.

Of course, anyone can make mistakes such as when he was part of the wall against Manu. But any decent fan would remember he has been an integral part of the most successful team in the epl last four years, and give him a chance, instead of beating him up over just that one incident.

Whether he asked or not, he hid behind a player in such an important game in the 90th minute. No other player in our side would've hid but it's Nasri's nature to hide. I've never said he hasn't had good games, but he's never had an exceptional game that he's been the star or ran the show. Our other big players have.

De Bruyne's misplaced pass is a mistake, Aguero trying to do too much is a mistake, being a coward against our bitter rivals is not a mistake.

The very idea that he's being compared to KdB is ludicrous.

 

[bigf42]

you obviously weren't at palace, or at roma, or at the Etihad v Chelsea, he more than atoned for that wall mistake the following season, but hey what would I know, I only go every week.

I should add that KDB is an excellent signing, and settling in very well....

 

[nasri_fan]

Whether he asked or not, he hid behind a player in such an important game in the 90th minute. No other player in our side would've hid but it's Nasri's nature to hide. I've never said he hasn't had good games, but he's never had an exceptional game that he's been the star or ran the show. Our other big players have.

De Bruyne's misplaced pass is a mistake, Aguero trying to do too much is a mistake, being a coward against our bitter rivals is not a mistake.

The very idea that he's being compared to KdB is ludicrous.

how can you accuse nasri of hiding when he always stands up at the biggest moments? hiding is uncharacteristic of him, and its completely unfair to hold an example from three years ago against him. let it go

 

[Dax777]

£55 million pounds mate. look at everything the club have tried to build over the last few years. appointment of barcelona's executives. sacking mancini and replacing him with a manager who focuses much more on attacking based, possession football. quite openly courting pep guardiola to take over. its quite clear that the club has a very specific vision of what it wants to become, and counter attacking football doesn't even come close to being a part of it. for £55 million, i would expect a player, who is not only talented, for there are plenty of decent players out there, but one who actually suits the style of play of the club. de bruyne is literally the opposite of that.

Your claims are a bit too rigid. Debryne is not "just" a counter attacking player. He is a well rounded player who's quick thinking and movement suits any team. He is not like, say, Bale who is Tailor made for counter attacking football. Lots of athletism, speed and a great shot and cross on him, but less effective in tight spaces, and not much of a cultured passer or controller of the ball.

That description doesn't fit Kevin: Funny enough Kevin is actually a lot like Nasri in terms of movement off the ball, but additionally more aggressive with his passing thinking and decision making. He is a bit like Mueller in that regard. He will produce regardless of system.