17 | Kevin De Bruyne - 2022/23 Performances

[Dazzle84]

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.

The 442 drum is one I've been banging for a while - it's a huge problem

 

[Bluewars]

The 442 drum is one I've been banging for a while - it's a huge problem

Its a self-destruct button.

 

[Keeper!]

Apart from a few incredible cameos and match winning moments he's been a shadow of the world class player of a couple of seasons ago, that's just fact.

Pep or the player needs to reinvent because he is a semi passenger and a luxury at this time.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Apart from a few incredible cameos and match winning moments he's been a shadow of the world class player of a couple of seasons ago, that's just fact.

Pep or the player needs to reinvent because he is a semi passenger and a luxury at this time.

Id swap luxury for liability,because the amount of times he loses the ball in dangerous positions.and/or is unable to retain it,is causing us huge problems.His passing is also very hit and miss these days which also leads to opposition opportunity.

 

[Eric Hitchmough]

I don’t know how Pep reconciles himself with the fact that he’s desperate to pick players who can play it safe and keep possession, yet KDB (as much as we love him) frequently loses the ball and sparks the ‘transitions’ that Pep is terrified of.

 

[Ederson1000YardDrive]

Not the player he was... 31 years is showing. We need some young blood and pace in the heart of the team.

Gundog, KDB and Mahrez all past their peak and we still rely on them. And Silva wants out. The heart of the team is broken.

 

[richards30]

Looks unfit all the time these days?? Is his fitness going the way yaya’s did and falling off a cliff??

 

[Shaffer92]

I don’t know how Pep reconciles himself with the fact that he’s desperate to pick players who can play it safe and keep possession, yet KDB (as much as we love him) frequently loses the ball and sparks the ‘transitions’ that Pep is terrified of.

100%

 

[Claytop]

Looks unfit all the time these days?? Is his fitness going the way yaya’s did and falling off a cliff??

Pre World Cup he seemed fine, dragged us through that Fulham home game and was everywhere all game.

 

[kaz7]

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.

You have said he is over weight four times in a couple of hours , he is not and if he was he would not play ffs