David Silva - 2016/17 performances

[kaz7]

Nolito and David Silva have both been named in Julien Lopetegui's first squad as Spain boss

 

[br88]

He's worked a lot harder off the ball than KDB so far, and because he possesses the ability to keep the ball really well he's arguably our most important midfielder in the system.

The ground he has covered during the first couple of games has improved considerably and I really hope he is finally over the ankle problems which have plagued him over the last couple of years.

 

[Abattoir Blue]

To be quite frank KDB isn't really Pep's type of player. He's quite wasteful with his possession although he's better now after with Pep. And he takes a lot of risk.

BUT Pep needs KDB's quality and his delivery of the final ball. Remember Thierry Henry mentioned something about Pep telling his team that his job is to carry his team to the final third of the pitch, and from there the players are on their own and they are free to play however they want in order to score. This is where KDB comes in. His final delivery in the final third is second to none in football (except Messi). Not to mention his ability to score goals there as well.

So in the end we have Gundogan and Silva dictating the possession, and KDB will continue the job and try to pick that final ball to Kun.

Anyone who thinks KDB is not a shoe-in to start is crazy. KDB would walk into Barca's, Bayern's, and Madrid's XI.

I think Silva is the most naturally talented player to play for City in my lifetime (1980 +). He can glide away from players, see passes and mysteriously keep the ball against all the odds like no other player can.

KDB does not quite have the same ability IMO. However he is still an excellent player and does things at a quicker pace than Silva. This is why he fits into Pep's plans as he can transition the team from defence to attack in an instant. Plus his finishing is of a high standard. And as has been mentioned his delivery from dead balls and from wide are top drawer.

I think they can compliment each other well.

 

[Bluwhit]

Bumped for a laugh
I'm all ears..

 

[kaz7]

Saved me a job
Back to his best

 

[blueinsa]

Bumped for a laugh
I'm all ears..

Excellent again today.

Do us a favour though and ask him to be a little more greedy and pull the trigger when in front of goal.

Cheers.

 

[Lomas has a lob on]

Such an intelligent player, yet now he's playing 20yrds deeper, which enables him to see even more of the ball and he has runners around him. System is suited perfectly for him.

 

[FromPollockToSilva]

Excellent again today.

Do us a favour though and ask him to be a little more greedy and pull the trigger when in front of goal.

Cheers.

I think he took four shots today, so maybe someone has had a word. Absolutely imperious performance from the magician.

 

[stony]

He's clearly past it and will never be a Pep player.



arf.

 

[Damien10]

Silk.