#25 | Fernandinho - 2021/22 Performances

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

Definitely a position we need to strengthen.

 

[K-Bo]

I think he’s looked poor in pretty much every game this season. There’s still an odd moment of quality But he’s just getting run past with ease. Not dealing with cm last summer was a mistake, like pretty much everything else city did last summer

 

[alexmcity]

Gündy was great there in 18/19, but we had David Silva doing what Gündy is doing now. Foden can't really do that (yet)

This season, we had great performances vs Chelsea, PSG away and Liverpool without Gundogan. We have players who can replace him at 8 or false 9. Only Gundogan has experience at 6, though, if we don't count Ferna. It's a no-brainer in case we need to replace Rodri in really important games.

 

[FromPollockToSilva]

This season, we had great performances vs Chelsea, PSG away and Liverpool without Gundogan. We have players who can replace him at 8 or false 9. Only Gundogan has experience at 6, though, if we don't count Ferna. It's a no-brainer in case we need to replace Rodri in really important games.

Let’s hope we never need to find out!

 

[samarasra]

The other alternatives all bring their own issues. Gündy would be a huge miss further up the field, same with Bernardo. Zinchenko is one of our three fullbacks so would also carry a major risk if we had to play him in midfield. De Bruyne doesn't really have the legs or discipline for it. Lavia has zero experience

Not a great set of options should Rodri miss any decent stretch of games

I think that is a very accurate summary of where we are. Sad to see Ferna losing possession in dangerous areas in his last few games.

 

[MaineDAWG2008]

Bring back Delph :))

 

[samarasra]

Fern worries me far less than some others. He’s basically at the club now to give Rodri a rest when needed. There were others out on the pitch tonight who are supposed to be serious competition for other players in the team and they showed next to nothing.

Sadly we had players in midfield but we did not have a midfield unit and didn't have enough quality up front to disguise it.

 

[Keeper!]

We are a Rodri injury away from possible disaster, he has to stay fit for us to have a title winning season.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Love him,alongside Kompany,probably my favourite player of recent times.

However,watching him now is painful - if this was my pet dog,i'd be making the incredibly hard but necessary decision.

All the while,an incredibly talented Lavia continues to stagnate in the EDS.

 

[applejuice]

Gundogan would be by far the best option to replace Rodri. He was excellent in that position when he replaced Ferna in 18/19. Foden could replace Gundogan in CM/AM.

Lavia isn't an option at all. He's nowhere near being ready to play vs PL/CL teams. DM is a very difficult position requiring experience and quality, especially in a Pep team.

Gundogan DM and Foden CA/AM? Sounds like UCL final and we all know the result...

 

[alexmcity]

Gundogan DM and Foden CA/AM? Sounds like UCL final and we all know the result...

One game is a small basis for big generalisations. Many of the players weren't in top form at the end of the season. Only Walker and Jesus (from the bench) did well.

Anyway, who could replace Rodri if necessary? Without pointing out an alternative your response is pretty meaningless. Who could do better than Gundogan at DM? Ferna who is alteady well past his best or Lavia who has't played vs PL/CL teams and needs at least 2-3 years to reach the necessary level?

 

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

One game is a small basis for big generalisations. Many of the players weren't in top form at the end of the season. Only Walker and Jesus (from the bench) did well.

Anyway, who could replace Rodri if necessary? Without pointing out an alternative your response is pretty meaningless. Who could do better than Gundogan at DM? Ferna who is alteady well past his best or Lavia who has't played vs PL/CL teams and needs at least 2-3 years to reach the necessary level?

Hmmm....maybe Ake in DM? Pep's pulled off crazier ideas so why not.

 

[alexmcity]

Hmmm....maybe Ake in DM? Pep's pulled off crazier ideas so why not.

Because the DM in Pep's system must be pretty good at passing under pressure. He must be like a deep-lying playmaker in the build-up play, and not just a destroyer. Ake may be an option in some games (against vastly inferior teams), but not in very important games. Passing isn't his strength.

 

[kaz7]

Hes finished. Not sure why they extended his stay. Would be better off giving that midfield spot to levia.

Hes finished. Not sure why they extended his stay. Would be better off giving that midfield spot to levia.

He is on the coaching team and plays on the odd occassion rodders gets a rest , fuck sake

 

[youngbob]

Hes finished. Not sure why they extended his stay. Would be better off giving that midfield spot to levia.

People were demanding that he start in the CL final, don't forget. At the end of last season Fernandinho wasn't finished. The fact that we retained him after initially letting his contract dwindle down indicated, imo, that we had money for Grealish and only Grealish, but that we needed to sell first. We didn't have the money to spend on a left-back and a defensive midfielder as well, not without selling first. But Fernandinho was worth £0, we didn't have the money for a more expensive DM, do we just kept him on the books. Would like to see Lavia given a chance soon.

 

[Keeper!]

He is on the coaching team and plays on the odd occassion rodders gets a rest , fuck sake

True but he is also taking up a valuable squad spot, Rodri is playing a lot of football, too much for me, he will be knackered like last season at the business end.

If Rodri gets an injury, we are in serious trouble.

 

[simon23]

Looks like his time is at an end.... a fantastic servant for the club and should get a statue alongside Vinnie, Sergio and David imho.....the consumate professional but age has caugght up with him......he can be a bit part player to see out games etc but nothing more than that

 

[kaz7]

True but he is also taking up a valuable squad spot, Rodri is playing a lot of football, too much for me, he will be knackered like last season at the business end.

If Rodri gets an injury, we are in serious trouble.

It is not that valuable if we kept him

 

[Keeper!]

It is not that valuable if we kept him

Sentiment and long term future at the club?

If the rumours of British citizenship are true, I think he will become part of the backroom which is a great thing, but giving me an extra year was very generous at his age and with our other CM players also ageing and having injurie issues.

 

[The Fat el Hombre]

Because the DM in Pep's system must be pretty good at passing under pressure. He must be like a deep-lying playmaker in the build-up play, and not just a destroyer. Ake may be an option in some games (against vastly inferior teams), but not in very important games. Passing isn't his strength.

Yep, Stones has stank the place out when Pep's tried him there. I think watching the journey Rodri's been on and how Gundogan doesn't excel there shows how difficult it can be to play there in Pep's system(s)