17 | Kevin De Bruyne - 2024/25

[skillman]

I cant understand how he has lost the ability to kick the ball cleanly. I can understand his pace going, his burst, but his technical ability was so superior to pretty much everyone and it’s gone. Weird, you shouldn’t really lose that. I dont get it.

His unique ability that made him stand him out from the rest was how quick he delivered a pass. If it was under his feet then he’d still get a pass out.

I can see why that’s gone because his legs are going/gone and with that speed of pass/shot gone, everything he now does is blocked because he’s changed from being somebody who can play a ball quicker than the rest to somebody who plays a pass at the same speed of the rest (or slower) and its meaning they’re not as cut-throat anymore.

As you say, though, he just doesn’t strike a ball as clean anymore. Maybe a change in technique to preserve a hamstring? Not sure. But it’s like watching Grealish shoot!

 

[super_city_si]

His unique ability that made him stand him out from the rest was how quick he delivered a pass. If it was under his feet then he’d still get a pass out.

I can see why that’s gone because his legs are going/gone and with that speed of pass/shot gone, everything he now does is blocked because he’s changed from being somebody who can play a ball quicker than the rest to somebody who plays a pass at the same speed of the rest (or slower) and its meaning they’re not as cut-throat anymore.

As you say, though, he just doesn’t strike a ball as clean anymore. Maybe a change in technique to preserve a hamstring? Not sure. But it’s like watching Grealish shoot!

Pirlo, modric, iniesta, silva players who slowed but played on because their brain and technique were elite.

I watched a compilation of de bruyne the other night and Jesus he could hit a ball. Absolutely pure. Total mastery of what he wanted it to do. You would think he could drop deeper and dictate but he can’t complete a 10 yard pass half the time.

 

[skillman]

Pirlo, modric, iniesta, silva players who slowed but played on because their brain and technique were elite.

I watched a compilation of de bruyne the other night and Jesus he could hit a ball. Absolutely pure. Total mastery of what he wanted it to do. You would think he could drop deeper and dictate but he can’t complete a 10 yard pass half the time.

That was tried today and failed miserably. He can’t dictate play anymore, he’s relying on moments of brilliance. On another day he gets an assist with a fantastic ball to Echeverri.

But you can’t pay a guy £450,000 a week for him rely on moments of brilliance in a game every now and again.

 

[decmancity]

Its not. It really isn’t. Its there 1 in 6 at best. Gave it away so often with even simple 5-10 yard passes.

His work rate is top but he’s lost the quality on the ball.

Final pass, not general passing. He created 3 chances today in the box didnt he?

 

[decmancity]

It's not good enough from the club captain after losing a cup final. End of story.

Imagine if it was Walker.

 

[Damanino]

we will remember the good times Kevin. not this season. I expect Bayern, Real, Barca to outbid each other for him if he still can do it the highest level.

 

[Craig]

I agree, he was piss poor. But I’m saying without him, regardless of how poor he is, there is zero creativity if he doesn’t play.

True

 

[CΛL]

we will remember the good times Kevin. not this season. I expect Bayern, Real, Barca to outbid each other for him if he still can do it the highest level.

He’s literally nowhere near that level anymore

 

[decmancity]

He’s literally nowhere near that level anymore

Whoosh

 

[Goater101]

If Walker after losing a cup final was speaking about where he’s playing next he’d be getting dogs abuse. Not good enough from the captain. He obvs will play Tuesday but leaves a sour taste

 

[BlueMooner87]

If Walker after losing a cup final was speaking about where he’s playing next he’d be getting dogs abuse. Not good enough from the captain. He obvs will play Tuesday but leaves a sour taste

Agreed, it feels like he is bitter about not being given a contract and so he couldn't give a fuck about his time or legacy here. It wouldn't surprise me if he did go to an English club

 

[RayCTID]

He would still struggle to string games together if did join another English club. His injury issues haven't completely disappeared. Cannot rely on him for a full season.

 

[Dax777]

If Walker after losing a cup final was speaking about where he’s playing next he’d be getting dogs abuse. Not good enough from the captain. He obvs will play Tuesday but leaves a sour taste

I don't understand why he must Play. We can bring him on for the last 25 minutes. No one deserves to start.

 

[sh249]

I don't understand why he must play. We van bring him on for the last 25 minutes. No one deserves to start.

He shouldn‘t start. But I‘m fairly certain he will.

 

[Mcfc1.9.8.0]

Anything but a win on Tuesday and he’ll be talking to half empty stands after the game

 

[waspish]

Thanks for everything Kev but pep shouldn't play him anymore now bring him on for the last 5 mins Tuesday

 

[Big Yaya Wilko 12]

Another post-game interview in which he’s hinted at moving to another team in England. Shame it’s got to the point where childish public comments are happening week after week.

Unless he’s taking a massive wage cut and it’s a mid-table side then can’t imagine a top, top team is going to pay top whack for a player so obviously done at this level.

Final pass is there, just about - I’m not sure if it actually is or whether it’s because he’s the only fucker in the side who dares to play one. But nothing else is now. Unfortunately. Best I’ve ever seen in a City shirt but so obviously time to pass the baton.

I can see him rocking up at United or Liverpool.

Will utterly ruin his legacy here, but he’s hinted at not wanting to uproot his family.

If he did it would be devastating.

 

[city9320]

I can see him rocking up at United or Liverpool.

Will utterly ruin his legacy here, but he’s hinted at not wanting to uproot his family.

If he did it would be devastating.

Not at all

 

[city9320]

He wasn't great today. Passing was well off.

Hopefully he plays decent against Bournemouth for a good Etihad send-off.

Probably the right time to go although he was looking like one of the most lively pressers in the opening 20 minutes or so.

 

[decmancity]

I can see him rocking up at United or Liverpool.

Will utterly ruin his legacy here, but he’s hinted at not wanting to uproot his family.

If he did it would be devastating.

Id laugh my bollocks off if either of them were stupid to give him 400k a week for two years. Would just sum up how fucking desperate they are.