#25 | Fernandinho - 2021/22 Performances

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Some great posts about this City legend.

We got him at what seemed like a huge price for a player in his late 20s from a Ukrainian club but how superb has he been for us? He's right up there with Vinnie, Zabba, David Silva and Aguero in my book. His son being a ball boy sums up the down to earth character he is.
 
Our use of him seems a lot more sensible than some of our other veteran players nearing the end (Demichelis, Lampard, Silva) with maybe some good fortune in Rodeo avoiding injury.
 
He done alright out there this evening. But let's be honest, it wasn't the stiffest opposition. His lad could probably have done a job for us against Norwich. Sorry, "Naaarwich".
 
jimharri said:
He done alright out there this evening. But let's be honest, it wasn't the stiffest opposition. His lad could probably have done a job for us against Norwich. Sorry, "Naaarwich".
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He did what was required as did all the other players tonight.

That's a very dismissive comment as far I'm concerned as he has given us everything he has to give.
 
Invisible Man's Bandage said:
He did what was required as did all the other players tonight.

That's a very dismissive comment as far I'm concerned as he has given us everything he has to give.
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Exactly. Regardless of the opposition it was still a Premier League game which 3 points was vital.
He's 36 years of age and still putting in performances like he has done today. He was magnificent today barely put a foot wrong. I know one thing for sure, Plenty of other Premier League midfielders that cost alot more money and alot younger for found wanting against Norwich especially in recent months.

What a performance.
 
Invisible Man's Bandage said:
He did what was required as did all the other players tonight.

That's a very dismissive comment as far I'm concerned as he has given us everything he has to give.
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Please show me where I said he hasn't. My comment was certainly not intended to be dismissive, and I'm disappointed to think that you thought that. He's been a phenomenal servant for us. Pivotal in winning 4 PL titles. IIRC, didn’t he effectively pay some of the transfer fee to come to us? But, of course, you're entitled to your opinion.
 
Here to rub it in the face of the wankers who've done nowt but write him off for the past 3-4 seasons now. He's too old, lOsT hIs lEgS.

Legend's still got it.
 
There was one moment in the game where he showed what a consummate professional he really is.

As Raz took the pen, Ferna stood a long way from the box, and then charged in at top speed as Raz moved in to take the pen. He was determined to be first of the others to meet the ball, should it rebound and evade Raz.

Just a small detail, but it’s his attention to detail that has made him a City legend.
 
Manchester City are ready to explore all avenues in order to keep Fernandinho (36, ) at the club beyond this season. Playing or coaching options, possibly both, will be on the table when the time comes to open talks with him. [The National Sport]
 
One of the greatest defensive midfielders I have ever seen in my life and you know what the irony is, if Pep had replaced Mancini, we wouldn't have bought him.

Doesn't care about those meaningless stats, when each and every time the likes of Busquets and Rodri have left defense completely exposed, because of their lack of pace against teams that hit you on counter.

Nobody, literally no defender can properly defend a counter attack that too against teams who have forwards that have slight ability to move quickly, when they have got Rodri trying to jog in front of them.
 
Lalaie said:
One of the greatest defensive midfielders I have ever seen in my life and you know what the irony is, if Pep had replaced Mancini, we wouldn't have bought him.

Doesn't care about those meaningless stats, when each and every time the likes of Busquets and Rodri have left defense completely exposed, because of their lack of pace against teams that hit you on counter.

Nobody, literally no defender can properly defend a counter attack that too against teams who have forwards that have slight ability to move quickly, when they have got Rodri trying to jog in front of them.
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I feel like this is an overreaction to today's game.
 
mccity said:
I feel like this is an overreaction to today's game.
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Hardly, overreaction would be to suggest that our defenders forget to defend against the likes of Conte, Solskjaer, Nuno or against teams like Lyon.

They all have one thing common, Rodri played in those matches, a guy who is massively protected because of the way we play.
 
Lalaie said:
Hardly, overreaction would be to suggest that our defenders forget to defend against the likes of Conte, Solskjaer, Nuno or against teams like Lyon.

They all have one thing common, Rodri played in those matches, a guy who is massively protected because of the way we play.
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I mean I'm happy to say Fernandinho is a bonafide legend here but I'm sure if I looked hard enough I could find games where we were taken apart on the counter with Fernandinho in DM. The reason we fall apart is a collective failing, not an individual one. Or would you be willing to say the reason why we have successfully dominated teams looking to counter us multiple times this season (eg Chelsea, PSG, Liverpool) was thanks to Rodri too? Or in spite of him, let me assume?

Your arguments are in bad faith. When you've calmed down and gotten over today's poor result hopefully you'll realise that.
 
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