Fernandinho - 2018/19 Performances

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The Light Was Yellow Sir said:
Without wishing to underplay the importance of Fernandinho, he played in all our defeats last season, he played against Lyon in both games this season and against Chelsea. It’s more the cumulative effect of losing top players together that has undermined us a little, not just losing Fernandinho.
Equally, conceding 2 unrepeatable strikes, a very, very good one (Palace first goal), giving away an unnecessary penalty and missing a few chances have also combined these last couple of weeks as well.
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>> It’s more the cumulative effect of losing top players together that has undermined us a little
Our squad is very deep - we can and have withstood the loss of top players.

The major problem currently is that our squad as a whole, has lost the drive/desire/commitment to win at all cost.

Pep's system is physically and mentally demanding. You must be switched on at all times - moving into open positions on offense, never (or hardly ever) turning the ball over and thus aware at all times of what is around you - quick-thinking - able to play the ball forward quickly.

And when the ball turns over - being in the correct position to press - and immediately able to cut off passing lanes if the ball turns over to a man whom you cannot immediately press.
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In particular it's this later problem - lack of commitment/drive to press when the ball turns over that's killing us.
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That said, a skillful DM with the gift of breaking up plays - such as Fernandinho - is an extremely valuable asset. We can cope without him - but if he's present in our side, we're all the better for it. Currently, a like-for-like replacement for Fernandinho is unavailable - and coupled with a drop in motivation - we're currently suffering.
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Pep will fix the motivation issue. And I think we'll get a backup/replacement for Fernandinho in the summer window.
 
Whatever happens,we need to keep him on the staff when he retires.This man has the position he plays mastered and his intelligence,mentality and ability needs to be passed on to our academy.
 
Him, Dave and Kev in training this week..

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Don't care what anyone else says, for me he's gonna go down in the same legend bracket as Merl, Kun, and Vin when he finishes with us.
 
Called it 3 years ago.....underrated then...now scarily irreplaceable...
Scouting department has to come good because I can’t rhink of anyone?? .
 
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