#25 | Fernandinho - 2020/2021 Performances

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I think Fern has been one of our best and most important players ever but always wonder what would have happened if he had not had to sacrifice his attacking capabalities to allow others to take the limelight. When he first joined he did the work of two midfielders to allow Yaya full reign and after that became the defensive lynchpin to allow Silva and KdB to work their magic.

His two assists for Kun show that he has the skills to play a more attacking role. I guess we should just be grateful for his selfless play and appreciate what he has done.
 
jamesha said:
I think Fern has been one of our best and most important players ever but always wonder what would have happened if he had not had to sacrifice his attacking capabalities to allow others to take the limelight. When he first joined he did the work of two midfielders to allow Yaya full reign and after that became the defensive lynchpin to allow Silva and KdB to work their magic.

His two assists for Kun show that he has the skills to play a more attacking role. I guess we should just be grateful for his selfless play and appreciate what he has done.
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He is unique. His mind is pretty much faster than any other midfielder can run. And as a technical footballer he is light years ahead of even the likes of Kante, Fabinho, Makelele, Keane, etc
 
ws01 said:
Forget about dropping off - I honestly think he's getting better. There will come a point where he does physically decline, of course, but I just can't see that now until he's into his late 30s. Plenty of other great athletes to use as a comparison to, particularly boxers - many can go into late 30s and still perform at a very highly, then usually once into their 40s you see a drop off.

He's always been clever and one step ahead, but now it's looks like he's wised up even more to become two or three steps ahead. Freak of nature really. A ridiculously good footballer that we have been incredibly lucky to have play for us.
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This is the massive advantage in not having to play him into the ground anymore. 12 league starts this season is absolutely ideal for a player of his quality at his age
 
meltonblue said:
Out of all of our key players over the last ten years, I really do think he’ll be the hardest to replace. To be able to play Silva and De Bruyne in midfield, and likewise Foden and De Bruyne today, is only possible when Fernandinho is behind.

For me, we’ve had four legends a notch above the rest and that’s Fernandinho, Silva, Kompany and Aguero.
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That’s my view as well.
 
Think everyone was convinced he was going to start this evening, so perhaps his omission was an attempt to hoodwink Tuchel. However, given how poorly he played against Chelsea’s midfield in the FA Cup semi-final, then perhaps it shouldn’t have been such a surprise to us.

Does raise an interesting question. If Guardiola doesn’t trust him enough to play him in such a game, then should we really be extending his contract, or should we be looking for a younger player this summer? I know he is a model pro and has had a great season, yet again, but if I pit aside all sentimentality, I’m not 100% convinced.
 
Gabriel said:
Think everyone was convinced he was going to start this evening, so perhaps his omission was an attempt to hoodwink Tuchel. However, given how poorly he played against Chelsea’s midfield in the FA Cup semi-final, then perhaps it shouldn’t have been such a surprise to us.

Does raise an interesting question. If Guardiola doesn’t trust him enough to play him in such a game, then should we really be extending his contract, or should we be looking for a younger player this summer? I know he is a model pro and has had a great season, yet again, but if I pit aside all sentimentality, I’m not 100% convinced.
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It’s an even bigger problem if Pep doesn’t trust him OR Rodri to start that game
 
Deserved a starting place,both on form and the fact he allows others more freedom and to play their game.He is also our Captain,and we missed that influence.
 
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