David Silva - 2018/19 Performances

[pudge]

Samson in reverse

 

[The Fat el Hombre]

Not sure what he gave us today?

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

He was kicked up in the air a few times today (shit, yesterday); it's not surprising he was off he pace a bit. Brighton players took turn targeting him, and one even raked studs down his calf, unpunished of course.

He's been our most targeted player for the last 5 years, and all that punishment must take it's toll. I'm surprised he hasn't been seriously injured.

 

[Blue Elvis]

I think the stress of last year and the baby had pneumonia the night before the dipper game and he was ok up till then,maybe football just isn't as important as it was and of course he is getting on,he has played more than was the plan because kev has been out,it's just too much

Looks to me like he is carrying an injury as seems to be playing within himself. Not shaking off the crunching fouls he is usually on the receiving end of !
Any insider info ?
CTID

 

[Dax777]

I said in the summer, he should be a strategically used backup this season. Nothing I see has changed my mind.

I expect him.to be 4th choice behind Kev, Berny and Foden next season.

 

[supercity88]

Simply not performing currently. Would only play him with Sane in the team. The pair seem to have an incredible understanding which brings the best out of them both.

 

[Mr HJ]

To be fair we've been spoilt by his consistency in the past. He was always an 8 to 8.5 out of ten and rarely lost form, sometimes simply unplayable. At the moment he's about a 6.5 to 7 which is ok ish. He has lost a little form for the first time and it is up to Pep to pick and choose his games as he is still capable of moments of pure magic. For me the in the biggest games coming up I would always play a midfield of Sane, KDB,Fernandinho, Bernardo, Sterling with Sergio up top. To write off David is silly but there is no doubt his game time needs more managing as he is not the automatic choice of the last few years. We are so lucky to have him.

 

[Neville Kneville]

As I've said recently imo, he's either carrying something/knackered, or ( causing great umbrage ) he's just lost it.

The kind stuff he is getting wrong, doesn't usually happen being a bit 'out of form' for a player of his experience & quality. That's like saying someone is 'out of form' breathing, if they stop breathing properly.

I actually found it encouraging yesterday, when he was totally outpaced to a ball he would have hoovered up with time to spare in September. That means it could be physical & that would mean he might produce a few big performances when it's crucial. Hope so.

The current version of DS is worrying & is actually spoiling the team.

 

[carlosthejackal]

So far off it’s worrying

 

[TonyM]

Kid is probably teething.