I think his creativity was sacrifice for his workrate, pressing, off the ball work he did for the team.
But we needed that work big time especially the help he was giving in midfield to Rodri/Ferna for chasing people.
I dont see Grealish and KDB doing that as much , as well and as often. its a defensive work with lot of tactical discipline what Bernardo offered us last year.
I am bit worried to stick a slow, not very mobile Rodri behind KDB and Grealish who both often end up paying close to the opponent box, Grealish even further up sometimes, this could result us being wide open in midfield vs runners.
on counters especially.
We get more forward minded creative display from Grealish, and sometimes he tackles yes but Bernardo is a workhorse defensively, off the ball bit like Tevez was upfront .
Balance will not be easy to solve for Pep tactically imo with the Bernardo/Grealish change. also bit of a headache to fit all Sterling, Mahrez, Grealish in same team imo with Foden coming back too. Bernardo's attacking skills ere sacrificed because he was able do offer something else. if he is off the balance between attack and defence could change. it only worth it if we can deliver large number of goals upfront from the chances Sterling, Jesus, Mahrez, Torres keeps missing.
But we needed that work big time especially the help he was giving in midfield to Rodri/Ferna for chasing people.
I dont see Grealish and KDB doing that as much , as well and as often. its a defensive work with lot of tactical discipline what Bernardo offered us last year.
I am bit worried to stick a slow, not very mobile Rodri behind KDB and Grealish who both often end up paying close to the opponent box, Grealish even further up sometimes, this could result us being wide open in midfield vs runners.
on counters especially.
We get more forward minded creative display from Grealish, and sometimes he tackles yes but Bernardo is a workhorse defensively, off the ball bit like Tevez was upfront .
Balance will not be easy to solve for Pep tactically imo with the Bernardo/Grealish change. also bit of a headache to fit all Sterling, Mahrez, Grealish in same team imo with Foden coming back too. Bernardo's attacking skills ere sacrificed because he was able do offer something else. if he is off the balance between attack and defence could change. it only worth it if we can deliver large number of goals upfront from the chances Sterling, Jesus, Mahrez, Torres keeps missing.