Shaelumstash
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He's coming off the back of a difficult, injury hit season which explains why people have forgotten about him. Every rag I know thinks he's brilliant.
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He's coming off the back of a difficult, injury hit season which explains why people have forgotten about him. Every rag I know thinks he's brilliant.
Metalartin
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He's not a flashy attention seeker seen in the press flaunting his wealth, mouthing off about anything or cosying up with celebs but isn't that one of the things we love about him? He's also a City player he'd have to be Messi level to get the recognition he deserves. I think Spanish football fans are quite fond of him and know his qualities though surely?
I'm excited to see him play in a Pep team, let them underestimate him it works in his favor anyway.
I'm excited to see him play in a Pep team, let them underestimate him it works in his favor anyway.
The Spanish love himHe's not a flashy attention seeker seen in the press flaunting his wealth, mouthing off about anything or cosying up with celebs but isn't that one of the things we love about him? He's also a City player he'd have to be Messi level to get the recognition he deserves. I think Spanish football fans are quite fond of him and know his qualities though surely?
I'm excited to see him play in a Pep team, let them underestimate him it works in his favor anyway.
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I just want Silva to have a good season where he influences the flow of the game rather than floating on the periphery, constantly berating the referee when he thinks he's been fouled.
Also, I don't want to read excuses about recurring niggles and injuries. Nobody's doubting that he ranks alongside the all time City greats, but he was poor last season and every player has a shelf life.
Also, I don't want to read excuses about recurring niggles and injuries. Nobody's doubting that he ranks alongside the all time City greats, but he was poor last season and every player has a shelf life.
He berates the referee because he gets the shit kicked out of his ankles every single game yet rarely wins a foul. I'm pissed off about that so it's no surprise he is.I just want Silva to have a good season where he influences the flow of the game rather than floating on the periphery, constantly berating the referee when he thinks he's been fouled.
They're not excuses. He is targeted in every single game and teams often take turns to clatter him so they don't get a player sent off.Also, I don't want to read excuses about recurring niggles and injuries.
Nobody's doubting that he ranks alongside the all time City greats
It looks like you are.
ADegenerate
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I just want Silva to have a good season where he influences the flow of the game rather than floating on the periphery, constantly berating the referee when he thinks he's been fouled.
Also, I don't want to read excuses about recurring niggles and injuries. Nobody's doubting that he ranks alongside the all time City greats, but he was poor last season and every player has a shelf life.
I'll use this as my lead up. Where do you guys see Silva being used this year? I'm not sure I would find a spot for him in my 11.
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de Bruyne can have one good game then the very next game a bad one, like you say, Silva looks great for months then dips for a month. Players are weird aren't they?I've always thought he's played in quite long patches since he's been at city from being the best midfielder in the world to bang average,hopefully last season can be put down to his ankle injury and been played when he shouldn't.
I like Silva but its funny he's never picked up any city player of the year awards voted for by fans or players but won loads of player of the month.
Not so sure weather he will be a starter next season or if his creative role will go to debruyne.another patchy player
hilts
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I'll use this as my lead up. Where do you guys see Silva being used this year? I'm not sure I would find a spot for him in my 11.
Depends on the formation from the game today can only see him as a number 10
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A fit and in form Silva would be a definite starter for me. He was great in the few weeks of last season and (iirc) he was was on international duty.
His relatively low goal output would not be an issue if we have Kun fit and the wide forwards chip in with a decent amount of goals.
His relatively low goal output would not be an issue if we have Kun fit and the wide forwards chip in with a decent amount of goals.
ADegenerate
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Depends on the formation from the game today can only see him as a number 10
For me KDB needs to be the 10 as often as possible and I'm not sure I like seeing silva as a wing. You think he'd be a good fit as a cm? I'm not so sure.
A fit and in form Silva would be a definite starter for me. He was great in the few weeks of last season and (iirc) he was was on international duty.
You'd put him at AM and KDB out wide? You fine with Silva as wing? What do you think of him in a cm role? It's weird for me because I know he's class but I can't pinpoint what to do with him generally. I understand the squad rotates but where does he play in the big games? It's obviously a tough question but I'm starting to think of places for him to play and I'm seeing better options there. I'm wondering if I'm missing something or...he might have to take a diminished role. Feels blasphemous even bringing it up. It's probably a total non issue because we play so many games and I'm curious what other people are thinking.