Agree about Silva, but KdB's passing wasn't as perfect as normal, there were a couple of goals missing because his final passes were an inch or two out. I thought he looked tired though, hence the non perfect final passes. I thought one or two looked tired by the end, but hardly surprising after the week we've had. I do hope they get some time off during this international break.
Definitely fatigue was a factor,for once I'm not complaining about the International break,it suits us perfectly.Agree about Silva, but KdB's passing wasn't as perfect as normal, there were a couple of goals missing because his final passes were an inch or two out. I thought he looked tired though, hence the non perfect final passes. I thought one or two looked tired by the end, but hardly surprising after the week we've had. I do hope they get some time off during this international break.
That pass was pretty close to being nailed too, as I said a few inches out, he was definitely struggling with cramp in the last few minutes. I think we can forgive him, but he wasn't man of the match who ever voted for that.He played one pass near the end where he would normally put it on a plate & he was holding his calf/stretching afterwards.
That pass was pretty close to being nailed too, as I said a few inches out, he was definitely struggling with cramp in the last few minutes. I think we can forgive him, but he wasn't man of the match who ever voted for that.
Is this the same Silva, who was man of the match. ?
No wonder he would walk the m62 to join Liverpool. :)
He is majestic on the ball still, as he always has been.I agree we werent at our fluid best but I must have been seeing things differently in regards our Dave.
tried to explain to a mate how we'd looked a bit under-par for sections of the game, let Arse back into it when they scored and they were looking to push for a 2nd, not our finest win etc
his response was exactly as you've written. What have we become?!?
Agreed and add KBD, Silva x2, Aguero, Sane... in fact the more that drop out with slight strains the better as far as I am concerned.Hope delph drops out of the England squad so he can recover
We have become something very special, and the beauty is we can bring 5/6 players into the team and they don't weaken us. Looking very strong with an amazing spirit
Hope delph drops out of the England squad so he can recover
I think Gundogan proved it last season. And against West Brom this season, he was fantastic right until he got nobbled. I think he could be one our very finest players. Bernado, I agree has yet to prove it, although he certainly looks the part in my eyes.That bit is still to be proven imo.
Jesus certainly, but the others ? Pep has taken a (successful) gamble so far, by largely pushing a 'first 11' to the limit & getting us through all the early obstacles.
I think Gundogan & Bernardo are yet to prove, that they are as good as their counterpart in the 'first' 11.
Not saying they can't, just that it's not a certainty, yet.
Unless all our players play twice :-/Definitely fatigue was a factor,for once I'm not complaining about the International break,it suits us perfectly.
I think Gundogan proved it last season. And against West Brom this season, he was fantastic right until he got nobbled. I think he could be one our very finest players. Bernado, I agree has yet to prove it, although he certainly looks the part in my eyes.
That bit is still to be proven imo.
Jesus certainly, but the others ? Pep has taken a (successful) gamble so far, by largely pushing a 'first 11' to the limit & getting us through all the early obstacles.
I think Gundogan & Bernardo are yet to prove, that they are as good as their counterpart in the 'first' 11.
Not saying they can't, just that it's not a certainty, yet.
I think he’s injured though. I get the pressure on him but I hope he doesn’t go half fit and if he does go I hope Southgate is sensible. The dilemma delph has is that if he goes and provokes that injury he may put our season in jeopardy for the sake of a couple of friendlies. Deli Ali has pulled out, and yes I know he’s a guaranteed starter but he’s putting club first and so should delph in this situationI get what you're saying but put yourself in Delph's shoes. He pulled out of the previous squad, if he pulls out of this one he can more or less book his summer holidays because he'll have ruled himself out of England's World Cup squad. Whatever we think of England's chances, Southgate or wanting our players to rest over the summer, going to a World Cup has got to be right up there for a player.
We have become something very special, and the beauty is we can bring 5/6 players into the team and they don't weaken us. Looking very strong with an amazing spirit