Claudio Bravo - 2016/2017 performances (continued)

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mosssideblue said:
Because any true blue should be acknowledging any player who plays for us as being one of ours. Quite simple really. But your setting your own bar as to who qualifies, so will leave it with you
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I do hope so.

So can we expect you to ration yourself to a mere 100 posts on this thread in the coming week?
 
There was a pretty good analysis of his form in yesterday's Times.... hang on, I'll do a summary:

Hands very low ('Futsal style'). Good for controlling soft shots, but it's the opposite of making yourself big. Worse, when he adjusts, his hands are swinging behind him, increasing the time to get them out to block longer shots.

His ability on the ball is based around delivering balls his teammates can run onto, creating quick counters. His control of the ball isn't at the level of the best, ditto when he passes to feet.
(My observation: This is why teams pin us with the defenders wide and square. They only need to stop the quick attacking ball, because along with this defence, he's not great at circulating possession)

Low confidence is behind some poor decision making. Attacking top flight teams are always open to counters. The goalkeeper has to be exceptional 1 on 1*. Bravo showed this at Barca, but now he's coming out when he ought to stay put. (Davies' goal for Everton being case in point...).

Something has gone wrong with his footwork and body shape. He consistently has his weight on the outside foot. Sometimes, the foot on the side closest to the ball is actually dangling in the air as he tries to step forward for some unknown reason. Problems this causes. To block close shots with your feet, you need to be more balanced, feet on the ground. Worse, his footwark heavily hampers his ability to dive effectively. (Even I know you need to push off the 'nearside' foot, and that if possible you have to shuffle/step accross before diving to get momentum). Ultimately, he usually ends up leaning backwards, a cardinal sin.

(*One more personal observation is that I always felt Hart was exceptional in 1 on 1s.)
 
bboy said:
There was a pretty good analysis of his form in yesterday's Times.... hang on, I'll do a summary:

Hands very low ('Futsal style'). Good for controlling soft shots, but it's the opposite of making yourself big. Worse, when he adjusts, his hands are swinging behind him, increasing the time to get them out to block longer shots.

His ability on the ball is based around delivering balls his teammates can run onto, creating quick counters. His control of the ball isn't at the level of the best, ditto when he passes to feet.
(My observation: This is why teams pin us with the defenders wide and square. They only need to stop the quick attacking ball, because along with this defence, he's not great at circulating possession)

Low confidence is behind some poor decision making. Attacking top flight teams are always open to counters. The goalkeeper has to be exceptional 1 on 1*. Bravo showed this at Barca, but now he's coming out when he ought to stay put. (Davies' goal for Everton being case in point...).

Something has gone wrong with his footwork and body shape. He consistently has his weight on the outside foot. Sometimes, the foot on the side closest to the ball is actually dangling in the air as he tries to step forward for some unknown reason. Problems this causes. To block close shots with your feet, you need to be more balanced, feet on the ground. Worse, his footwark heavily hampers his ability to dive effectively. (Even I know you need to push off the 'nearside' foot, and that if possible you have to shuffle/step accross before diving to get momentum). Ultimately, he usually ends up leaning backwards, a cardinal sin.

(*One more personal observation is that I always felt Hart was exceptional in 1 on 1s.)
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Thats interesting as its pathetic attempts at diving that annoy me the most,for his age he should know how to do it,he won't change at 34
 
So to summarize, bravo isnt one of our own, his distribution isnt that good "despite his passing yesterday being head and shoulders above any spurs player (pardon the pun) and he is a coward? This is the worst thread on bluemoon
 
Coming back to the topic.
Bravo having a decent performance yesterday. No chance to stop the goals.

1st goal:
Walker's perfect cross way too sharp and from Kola's head to Alli. Clichy and Ota should have done better. Don't judge on hindsight. No chance for any keeper.

2nd goal:
Perfect shot just inside the post, too sharp again, from that distance. No chance as well. Feel sorry for that lad. He must be so strong to perform like that against the whole media industry and 98% of City followers. Really tough times for him.

It's weird again that the only shots on goal are in and luckily for spurs too good to be stopped by Bravo - but that's the way it is.

Everybody knows that our problem is just converting chances. Ask Sergio, or Raheem. Even Zab, Silva, Ota having decent chances. Incredible!
But you know I'm not 22 anymore and I can see what an immense performance we have seen by the lads against a strong team.
We just have to go on and the goals will come. There is no other way.
 
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balotelli's back pocket said:
Sure.
I thought the go to excuse for ripping into our own players is that we have the right to an opinion? So if you dont mind, ill keep posting in this car crash discussion
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His distribution is indeed excellent.
He's so calm on the ball and waits for one of the midfield 3 to earn space.
He looks much better on the ball in thec433/4141 system.

His glove work needs to get back to the levels he is capable of, but his passing is great.

Many just think it's tapping it side to side, of which a lot it is.
But when the option arises he'll split the press easily.
If forced to go long, it's not just hung up for the opposing centre backs to head back, it's dipping at their midriff and gives our smaller forwards every chance of winning the ball or a foul.
It's hard currently to be convinced by him but if he gets his glove work back on track and we continue with yesterday's and the early seasons system we'll see the benefits.
If he fails to rediscover his form we'll need a keeper with equal confidence and distribution.
Fans longing for a return of Hart need to move on, there's more chance of Muric playing.
Who's excellent from what I've seen!
 
Love the way he absolves himself of any responsibility putting recent woes down to the team and not his inability to save a shot
 
St.Pauli support said:
Coming back to the topic.
Bravo having a decent performance yesterday. No chance to stop the goals.

1st goal:
Walker's perfect cross way too sharp and from Kola's head to Alli. Clichy and Ota should have done better. Don't judge on hindsight. No chance for any keeper.

2nd goal:
Perfect shot just inside the post, too sharp again, from that distance. No chance as well. Feel sorry for that lad. He must be so strong to perform like that against the whole media industry and 98% of City followers. Really tough times for him.

It's weird again that the only shots on goal are in and luckily for spurs too good to be stopped by Bravo - but that's the way it is.

Everybody knows that our problem is just converting chances. Ask Sergio, or Raheem. Even Zab, Silva, Ota having decent chances. Incredible!
But you know I'm not 22 anymore and I can see what an immense performance we have seen by the lads against a strong team.
We just have to go on and the goals will come. There is no other way.
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Not really at fault for the goals but top keepers make great saves. He doesn't make ANY great saves.
 
I wouldn't mind the odd blunder if he could pull off some decent saves...

Its the opposite with Bravo, the odd save and blunders galore!
 
Guy at the game yesterday told me "we didn't buy him to stop shots !". As he was deadly serious I was lost for words.
 
gavvo said:
Guy at the game yesterday told me "we didn't buy him to stop shots !". As he was deadly serious I was lost for words.
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The same bellyaching that was aimed at Willy. I still stick by my opinion for a keeper who apparently doesn't save shots hasn't done too badly in his career.
 
City health warning said:
The same bellyaching that was aimed at Willy. I still stick by my opinion for a keeper who apparently doesn't save shots hasn't done too badly in his career.
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I think you misunderstood. He wasn't criticising him he was supporting him. It was the irony of his statement I was commenting on.
 
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