Bernardo Silva - 2017/18 performances

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Well, yeah, that's the tricky bit...

Isn’t it just?! :-)

 

[Tevez City]

In place of who?!

Silva or KDB when needed.

I think he offers more threat going forward than Gundogan.

 

[Exeter Blue I am here]

In place of who?!

Yup, that’s the problem. Whilst he is unquestionably adjusting to this league and has wonderful ball control, he’s still hampered by having no pace, being 6 stone wet through, and being played in a position he’s not really suited to. At this moment I regard him as a useful asset for seeing out games, running round in circles with the opposition chasing after him Benny Hill style, but not a lot else unfortunately. I certainly wouldn’t start him ahead of Dave, Kev, Leroy or Raheem, nor even Gunders

 

[oldius]

Yup, that’s the problem. Whilst he is unquestionably adjusting to this league and has wonderful ball control, he’s still hampered by having no pace, being 6 stone wet through, and being played in a position he’s not really suited to. At this moment I regard him as a useful asset for seeing out games, running round in circles with the opposition chasing after him Benny Hill style, but not a lot else unfortunately. I certainly wouldn’t start him ahead of Dave, Kev, Leroy or Raheem, nor even Gunders

You're also describing the negatives people applied to David Silva when he arrived and spent half a season adjusting. Bernardo is top drawer and we will need him and the rest of the full squad.

 

[Exeter Blue I am here]

You're also describing the negatives people applied to David Silva when he arrived and spent half a season adjusting. Bernardo is top drawer and we will need him and the rest of the full squad.

I don’t doubt it

 

[OB1]

I don’t doubt it

Indeed,we can name people who ascribed such features to Dave when he arrived.

Whilst playing more centrally would seem to be Bernie's best position, I'm pretty sure he is used to playing out wide and he has already proved that he can cross a ball accurately.

He is slight but he does not let that stop him trying to win the ball back enthusiastically.

I'd like to see him use his dribbling ability a bit more but I think Pep asks his players to think carefully about when to do that.

I thought he had a very solid game at Newcastle but that the ball just did not come his way enough and Pep will have instructed him to hold his position rather than go looking for the ball.

Without doubt, his biggest problem right now is the players ahead of him. He has time on his side and his acquisition has strengthened the squad. In the meantime, I hope he is doing some extra strength work in the gym.

 

[The Fat el Hombre]

Yup, that’s the problem. Whilst he is unquestionably adjusting to this league and has wonderful ball control, he’s still hampered by having no pace, being 6 stone wet through, and being played in a position he’s not really suited to. At this moment I regard him as a useful asset for seeing out games, running round in circles with the opposition chasing after him Benny Hill style, but not a lot else unfortunately. I certainly wouldn’t start him ahead of Dave, Kev, Leroy or Raheem, nor even Gunders

No pace!? And he's already proved he is a lot more use than 'running round in circles'

 

[ADegenerate]

Silva or KDB when needed.

I think he offers more threat going forward than Gundogan.

Disagree. Gundogan is no slouch in possession and always has an eye for progressive actions. His flicks, mind for a killer pass, and shot accuracy/technique is phenomenal.

I think we do agree that Bernardo is better suited in a free 8 role rather than on the wing. 20 needs to develop that toughness to play that role though. 8 needs improvement in this area too. Look at the way that 21 and 17 battle for the ball. It's medal winning mentalities.

 

[Exeter Blue I am here]

No pace!? And he's already proved he is a lot more use than 'running round in circles'

Yes, no pace

 

[FantasyIreland]

Yes, no pace

He has similar pace to David,just no where near his strength.