His class performances are the norm these days. Guess it’s only fair to give others a bit of airtime.
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David Silva - 2017/18 performances
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Well Pep does rate him more than I do. Unlike the other lad :)His class performances are the norm these days. Guess it’s only fair to give others a bit of airtime.
PannickAtTheDisco
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that little flick over his shoulder today was just class.
Just wish he finished like Messi, good goal when falling over today but could easily have had 3.
Surprised he stayed on full 90.
Just wish he finished like Messi, good goal when falling over today but could easily have had 3.
Surprised he stayed on full 90.
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I think he stayed on because he won't start v Napoli. Bernardo will.that little flick over his shoulder today was just class.
Just wish he finished like Messi, good goal when falling over today but could easily have had 3.
Surprised he stayed on full 90.
PannickAtTheDisco
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I think he stayed on because he won't start v Napoli. Bernardo will.
would be a brave change.
Doubt it.I think he stayed on because he won't start v Napoli. Bernardo will.
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I just feel like in Pep's mind, Bernardo is to start most CL games. The style suits him and will help him to bed in. David is old and can't play every game for us. Makes sense to me.would be a brave change.
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I wonder what Dave is thinking about the stuff we're playing at the moment. He's been here more or less since the start of "the project", and has been in some wonderful teams. But have we had such a potentially great side like the one we have now? The Mancini title team was excellent. Likewise the Pellegrini team. But there's something about this current side that gives you the same feeling you used to get shinning up that rope in P.E. Merlin must love playing with players like Sane, Gabby, Raheem, Kun etc etc.
He’s old? Haha!I just feel like in Pep's mind, Bernardo is to start most CL games. The style suits him and will help him to bed in. David is old and can't play every game for us. Makes sense to me.
quiet_riot
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would be a brave change.
Foolish, some might say
He’s still one of two first names on the team sheet in Peps mind I reckon.Foolish, some might say
He should be up there as one of the PL's greatest ever players. I mean little Zola always gets put in that category and while he was a very good player, David Silva is better.
He's the player every kid should be inspired by. The footwork and close control, always got a picture in his mind, humble and appreciative of others. Maybe if he was more outspoken he'd get a greater rep but it's been an honour to watch this fella in a City shirt.
He's the player every kid should be inspired by. The footwork and close control, always got a picture in his mind, humble and appreciative of others. Maybe if he was more outspoken he'd get a greater rep but it's been an honour to watch this fella in a City shirt.
I think Pep will start his captain. But the notion that starting Bernado is either crazy, risky or foolish is asinine.
We are talking about the same player who ran our club out of the Champions league, right? I'm sorry, but there will not be a drop off from Dave to Bernardo. They are both equally phenomenal.
Debryune is a slight cut above, but outside of him, we have 16 other guys (granted some of whom are currently injured.) Any if whom can start and we'd see no drop off in performance.
We are talking about the same player who ran our club out of the Champions league, right? I'm sorry, but there will not be a drop off from Dave to Bernardo. They are both equally phenomenal.
Debryune is a slight cut above, but outside of him, we have 16 other guys (granted some of whom are currently injured.) Any if whom can start and we'd see no drop off in performance.
lancs blue
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I suspect Pep starts with that midfield trio of Dave, Kev and Dinho and fits the rest around them.He’s still one of two first names on the team sheet in Peps mind I reckon.
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I didn't even bother replying once I read those comments. People seem to think Silva can play every game at his age (yes, he is now "old" for a professional football player at the highest level - he's 32 in three months). So we clearly need to rotate Bernardo into the team on a regular basis very shortly, to keep David sharp for the Christmas period. But people seem scared to play Bernardo Silva, like they aren't aware who the guy is. I'd argue it's THAT that is foolish!I think Pep will start his captain. But the notion that starting Bernado is either crazy, risky or foolish is asinine.
We are talking about the same player who ran our club out of the Champions league, right? I'm sorry, but there will not be a drop off from Dave to Bernardo. They are both equally phenomenal.
Debryune is a slight cut above, but outside of him, we have 16 other guys (granted some of whom are currently injured.) Any if whom can start and we'd see no drop off in performance.
lancs blue
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Condition is the relevant attribute, not age. Compare Rooney (32 later this month) and blowing through his lardy arse after an hour or so with Silva and Dinho (31 and 32) and without an ounce of spare flesh on them. All our players will be rotated at some point in the season but neither Silva nor Dinho show any sign of age getting the better of them.I didn't even bother replying once I read those comments. People seem to think Silva can play every game at his age (yes, he is now "old" for a professional football player at the highest level - he's 32 in three months). So we clearly need to rotate Bernardo into the team on a regular basis very shortly, to keep David sharp for the Christmas period. But people seem scared to play Bernardo Silva, like they aren't aware who the guy is. I'd argue it's THAT that is foolish!
cleavers
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I would imagine that he's absolutely delighted, that he's no longer having to carry half the team through games like yesterday, like he often has in the last 2 seasons, and that he can just play his own best game.I wonder what Dave is thinking about the stuff we're playing at the moment.
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Bernie is a fine talent but Dave is playing a captain's role at the moment and the value of that should not be underestimated when facing our toughest test of the season so far.I didn't even bother replying once I read those comments. People seem to think Silva can play every game at his age (yes, he is now "old" for a professional football player at the highest level - he's 32 in three months). So we clearly need to rotate Bernardo into the team on a regular basis very shortly, to keep David sharp for the Christmas period. But people seem scared to play Bernardo Silva, like they aren't aware who the guy is. I'd argue it's THAT that is foolish!
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