David Silva - 2016/17 performances

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He's definitely being hindered by the tactics, but I'd agree that he's probably doing exactly what he's instructed to do.
 
It's funny how goals can distort performances isn't it? I think it's a solid 7/10 performance but not really a class one, even though Spanish Dave was one of our better players last night. Don't get me wrong, it was a great finish to celebrate his 200th Prem appearance and I'm very happy for him, but I was somewhat bemused that in some games (certainly less than a while ago) he didn't get the recognition he deserved despite playing better. Perhaps it's all about opinions, but I think it's obvious that stats on goals and assists belie his performance in the new linking role.

We always see what we want to see. Some called it shirking of responsibility to pass before shoot, but then this is perhaps the reason why strikers love him. Some say he lacked mobility and pace (does he truly lack them?), but he seemed to get on pretty well without those, with the exception of the Leceister game. Some think he's constantly chasing after the ball, well I'm pretty sure that he went long periods being further than 5 yards away from the ball. And you'd think that Pep would have given him one hell of a bollocking if he did disrupt the attacking shape.

As for hindering Gundogan and KDB, I could make an argument about them hindering him too, when the truth is they are still learning about the new system and each other. Sooner or later it would be sorted out.
 
Good game from spanish dave today. He is one of the best city players i have ever seen. Kept running right till the end. His pressing and defensive work dont get enough justice for me. When he plays well we play well.
 
A lot of misplaced passes today but you cannot fault his attitude at 30 years old he cannot be expected to play every week at such a high standard , we should nevr rhave let Nasri leave for f*ck all he could have helped the workload on Merlin over the course of the season
 
Thought he was excellent today. Worked incredibly hard.
When he drops in holes and plays between the lines he's a joy to watch.

His desire and work ethic is exceptional.
 
Thought he played really well , yeah a few misplaced passes , but at least they where forward passes , best he has played in ages
 
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