17 | Kevin De Bruyne - 2022/23 Performances

[Claytop]

I always go back to that spell in 20/21 I think it was over Christmas where we won 14 or so on the bounce and Kev was out for a while, trio of Rodri, Gundo & Bernardo were immense.

Saying that, there’s been plenty games he hasn’t played where we’ve look poor so would you actually drop him?

Probably not.

 

[alexmcity]

Peps system is wrong and everybody is suffering because of it.

And Rodri is still poor too...

Completely wrong take, ninja.

Some players are off form. It happens. Kevin, Foden and the "system'' will be fine, no worries.

 

[Bluewars]

Agreed but do you not think that Bernardo Silva is being shackled buy having him drop so deep......we are really limiting Bernardo at present. His passing in btween the lines is fantastci but he is doing it on the half way line at present and into the middle third of the pitch

Im surprised this is not being mentioned more. When Kev plays he plays as a second striker in a 4-4-2 this means everything then usually has to go through Kev. Mahrez and and Foden/Grealish now have to play as wide wingers rather than inside forwards, this is why they rarely have touches in the box, Haaland becomes isolated. Bernardo and Rodri have to play deeper to stop transitions.

However crazy it sounds, we play better without him, the free role he has is a detriment to the team, he needs an extended break on the bench. Bernardo, Rodri, Gundogan should be the midfield for next games.

 

[PragueBlue]

I always go back to that spell in 20/21 I think it was over Christmas where we won 14 or so on the bounce and Kev was out for a while, trio of Rodri, Gundo & Bernardo were immense.

Saying that, there’s been plenty games he hasn’t played where we’ve look poor so would you actually drop him?

Probably not.

I would. Either that or find a system that works with him in the team.

 

[argyle]

He's overweight and unfit. He can hardly run anymore.

Side keeps relying on him to find a pass. Stop KDB and you stop us scoring.

 

[bluegaz13]

I don’t think theres any argument that he’s our most creative player…..however it’s his carelessness with his passing that’s really costing us control of games which used to be our strength……this has been a constant throughout the season but more noticeable now because of our defensive frailties.

 

[ChicagoBlue]

And Rodri is still poor too...

City’s Player of the Season so far…if you’re actually talking football and not just breaking goal scoring records!

 

[Chak19]

I don’t think theres any argument that he’s our most creative player…..however it’s his carelessness with his passing that’s really costing us control of games which used to be our strength……this has been a constant throughout the season but more noticeable now because of our defensive frailties.

I wanted Gundo to come on for him immediately after the goal.

 

[alexmcity]

City’s Player of the Season so far…if you’re actually talking football and not just breaking goal scoring records!

Was saying he could get better than Fernandinho when some on here thought he wasn't good enough. For me he's better than Ferna. Much better in terms of receiving the ball under pressure and completing passes, and not worse defensively wise.

 

[Akira]

IMO, I think the team is way too over-reliant on him. If KDB doesn't get the ball, the rest is slow and ponderous, almost feels like the entire team's 'thinking' is done by KDB when he's on the pitch. When KDB doesn't play well, we struggle for attacking ideas.