#17 | Kevin De Bruyne - 2021/22 Performances

[applejuice]

IF u rewatched the last game against the Bees, KDB gave ball away cheaply several times - but the difference was Ferna Grealish Foden all worked very hard to recovery and clean up for him.
Today they are all not on the pitch.

 

[DATOIA]

Looked at the statistics

But statistics aren't saying that one of his losses in the midfield - cost us the only goal today..

Bernardo could have lost during the attack or near to the opponents box, but near our box - I think KDB lost it more..

 

[mccity]

IF u rewatched the last game against the Bees, KDB gave ball away cheaply several times - but the difference was Ferna Grealish Foden all worked very hard to recovery and clean up for him.
Today they are all not on the pitch.

It wasn't about work ethic today.

Brentford were pinned back and we were rather patient and whatnot. When De Bruyne gave the ball away we were usually in a strong position to win it back.

Arsenal made the game stretched and so when De Bruyne lost it we couldn't throw numbers into the press without getting obliterated on the counter.

 

[city warrior]

But let's not forget, he lost the ball during the Arsenals goal as well :(

Oh yeah, that's why I said he should be playing false 9. He is too direct, but creates a lot of danger constantly specially in close games. He is(with Foden) the only player that can score from anywhere, and his crosses and passes always creates at least 2-3 good chances per game

 

[DATOIA]

Oh yeah, that's why I said he should be playing false 9. He is too direct, but creates a lot of danger constantly specially in close games. He is(with Foden) the only player that can score from anywhere, and his crosses and passes always creates at least 2-3 good chances per game

That's without a question..

As a False9 he is still our best player..

But midfield needs Rodri-Bernardo-Gundo trio, especially in these big matches..

And that's why - we need midfielders more in the transfer market, than attackers.

 

[K-Bo]

The threat is always there, the winner comes from his ball, but it does feel like other areas of his game are sloppier than they were. Hopefully more minutes irons that out.

 

[Lavinda Past]

His recent performances have been nowhere near good enough to justify a starting place imo.

People were slaughtering Sterling on here for performances better than Kev has turned in this week. He gets a very easy ride from fans and media pundits/writers.

 

[super_city_si]

Hes just soooo sloppy with the ball. crazily i dont think hes a starter in midfield if everyone is fit.

 

[RayCTID]

Tricky situation with Kev. He is lacking sharpness and could do with a few more games under the belt but needs carefully managing and is looking burnt out

 

[super_city_si]

Losing that ball...

Then jogging back…