David Silva - 2016/17 performances

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

Completely agree. His lamb bhuna is delicious.

Namaste..

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Namaste..

:-)

 

[City_Sean]

@City_Sean @Jack74 @BillyShears @Zin 'messiah' Zimmer

What do you reckon lads, maybe wrote him off too early? Not having a go, genuine question.

(and for the record I thought DeBruyne's performance today was on just as high a level as Silva's).

I think he's been impressive so far, but it's the big games where he'll have to press where we'll see if he's really back to his prior level.

 

[Shaelumstash]

I think he's been decent for a majority of the games this season, however, those who pointed towards his down turn also made it clear that they felt he'd lost a yard, I think I'll reserve judgement until 20 or so games in... He also started the season in exactly the same fashion last year, then the injury....

I've said on numerous occasions, his achillies heel is in front of goal, it's why KDB will take up his role in the near future, however, if he keeps up the same desire throughout the season, I'll gladly hold my hands up, bit early for going down on all fours though...

A good start to the season...

"Decent" is a subjective term, but I think you're rather underselling him there. He's been integral to the way we play.

No question that KDB is on another planet in front of goal. If we were playing with one number 10 I could totally understand the 'either or' argument.

But we've seen they are more than capable of playing together in this system. Pep has said he prefers De Bruyne out wide so it seems likely when Gundogan comes back it won't affect Silva's role in the team.

The shape we've played so far is similar to the classic Barca shape and for me Silva's role is in the Xavi role, dominating the ball and dictating play. Xavi averaged 5 goals a season in his Barca career and it didn't work out too badly for him...

 

[Pete Campbell]

By far the man of the match, is thriving in this system.

I'm just concerned because he was playing well until this time last season and then he came back from Spain with the ankle injury.

 

[IanBishopsHaircut]

He was brilliant yesterday but I do wish he'd shoot more

There was a moment in the second half just before he hit the post where the whole West Ham goal opened up for him..I sit in the South Stand and you could literally see the waves part..instead of hitting it he made a short pass to his left and the opportunity had gone

 

[BringBackSwales]

I didn't think he was, mate; the question was rhetorical.

It really is insane that any City supporter can actually believe that yesterday was Merlin's best performance in a Blue shirt.

Unbelievable, Jeff!

What is even more unbelievable and insane, which is what I was referring to, is that the said poster thinks David is shit

 

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

"Decent" is a subjective term, but I think you're rather underselling him there. He's been integral to the way we play.

No question that KDB is on another planet in front of goal. If we were playing with one number 10 I could totally understand the 'either or' argument.

But we've seen they are more than capable of playing together in this system. Pep has said he prefers De Bruyne out wide so it seems likely when Gundogan comes back it won't affect Silva's role in the team.

The shape we've played so far is similar to the classic Barca shape and for me Silva's role is in the Xavi role, dominating the ball and dictating play. Xavi averaged 5 goals a season in his Barca career and it didn't work out too badly for him...

'you think' being the operative word..

I'm sorry but when did this forum stop people having an opinion??

If you're proved to be right, kudos, you can hang the 'I'm the best tactician on bluemoon' award, proudly on your mantle.

Just because you see one aspect doesn't mean others can't predict where they think this will end up, that includes the make-up of the team. This notion that silva can sustain this due to his Jedi mind powers, IMO, is mirroring his game, like you have, on a different time and environment, the Prem pace, again IMO, will catch up with him...

If I'm wrong, so be it, it's win win as if he achieves what you, and the consensus believe, we will piss the league... I'd rather be wrong and win something than be right and win fuck all!!!

 

[Clercqs]

I may be wrong but I think he gets those in the form of 'chances created'. Seems to be rolled out these days as often as assists so I'm sure we'll see something about it soon if he carries on.

A pass leading to a shot = chance created I think. Not 100% sure though.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

He was brilliant yesterday but I do wish he'd shoot more

There was a moment in the second half just before he hit the post where the whole West Ham goal opened up for him..I sit in the South Stand and you could literally see the waves part..instead of hitting it he made a short pass to his left and the opportunity had gone

Disagree. It was a fair distance out. He made the right decision, giving Sterling and easy shot from 8 yards that he inexplicably hit wide. It reminds me of MOTD criticising Sterling for squaring the ball to Nolito against Stoke. Utter bollocks. We play as a team, if someone's in a better position, closer to goal, you pass to them.