#25 | Fernandinho - 2021/22 Performances

[samarasra]

Must have been watching a different game , he was the only player driving the team forward in the second half , there were a couple who didnt turn up but Dinho wasnt one of them

Yes he was driving but he wasn't looking where he was going. Very generously treated by the ref.

 

[Manchester_lalala]

Wish he was ten years younger.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

Mixed bag from him today. He could easily have been sent off but he did well for our first goal. He also made some driving runs but Fabinho stopped him in his tracks a few times.

 

[Deleted member 77198]

Played like a leader (just like he did in his cameo in Madrid) but unfortunately these big games are getting a bit fast for him.

He was putting himself about and three years ago he’d have timed those challenges to perfection but he’s just doing them too late now. And while he did try, some of his passing was woeful.

But he still lead the team and his applications to the game made sure we made a fist of it second half (like his fellow Brazilian, Jesus). Hats off to him at his age showing a load of lads in their mid-20s what they should be doing.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

I really hope the club can persuade him to take up a coaching role for us.

 

[ninjamonkey]

Played a leaders role yesterday. He gave everything he had and then put in 20-30 minutes on empty showing immense passion and pride. Might have stood a better chance if everybody had put in the effort he did. Some parts of his game he was brilliant, some parts were anything but brilliant. That's where we are at now at this stage of his career. Felt he struggled early to get upto speed with the game but actually grew into it and got better until he was done. Worth mentioning both he and Bernardo were essentially a 2 playing against a 3 for the entire match, they both put in one hell of a shift. Overall had a positive performance in a game where we couldn't have made it anymore difficult for him.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Played a leaders role yesterday. He gave everything he had and then put in 20-30 minutes on empty showing immense passion and pride. Might have stood a better chance if everybody had put in the effort he did. Some parts of his game he was brilliant, some parts were anything but brilliant. That's where we are at now at this stage of his career. Felt he struggled early to get upto speed with the game but actually grew into it and got better until he was done. Worth mentioning both he and Bernardo were essentially a 2 playing against a 3 for the entire match, they both put in one hell of a shift. Overall had a positive performance in a game where we couldn't have made it anymore difficult for him.

He is impossible to criticise,he will never give less than 100% and he never goes hiding.Unfortunately time has ensured that his current 100% is only about 80% of his levels during his peak,and sadly that just doesn't cut it anymore when playing on the biggest stage.

This was a season too far for him and,just like our refusal to bring in a striker,our lack of an alternative has contributed to us stumbling to the finish line.

 

[supercity88]

His decline is to be expected. I still thought the 10 mins at Atletico were superb from him. He won the ball, kept it and led the team well.

The worrying thing is Rodri has really looked off it with his passing in the past month or two and we are in real danger of Pep needing or deciding to drop him for a wildcard move again out of desperation. Rodri has to start every game now really because Ferny just isn't an option unless he has someone next to him helping him out.

When you look at our deeper central options there is a distinct lack of pace and we are crying out for someone like Bellingham who could boss the midfield in a box to box role and make Rodri's life so much easier.

 

[jimharri]

 

[MCFCFanTX]

Really good servant for the club who will be remembered fondly by all. Legs are done though.