Fernandinho - 2019/20 Performances

[Vienna_70]

Following the acquisition of Rodri, and the fact that Dinho has played at centre-back in the past, could we see him being used more regularly at the back in the coming season?

I know it wouldn’t be a long-term move, but Ferny's passing and distribution are both top-drawer and he could be an additional option for Pep.

 

[razman]

Will be interesting how he managed this season...given we now have a genuine alternative .

He is with Brazil - injured currently....so will have a different role in terms of how much he plays

 

[Vienna_70]

Will be interesting how he managed this season...given we now have a genuine alternative .

He is with Brazil - injured currently....so will have a different role in terms of how much he plays

If Dinho is fit, I think he will start the season as the incumbent pivot, and Rodri will be drafted in as the season progresses.

It’s a great position to be in, and one we haven’t had the luxury of for quite a while.

 

[Withnail]

Following the acquisition of Rodri, and the fact that Dinho has played at centre-back in the past, could we see him being used more regularly at the back in the coming season?

I know it wouldn’t be a long-term move, but Ferny's passing and distribution are both top-drawer and he could be an additional option for Pep.

Mascherano at Barca springs to mind, can't recall if Pep was the Manager who first played him at cb?

 

[7evens]

I think we'll see him used from the start quite a lot during the early weeks of the season. It's one thing to sign Rodri but it's another thing to blood him in slowly. Once Rodri's transition is complete I think we'll use Fernandinho as a back-up defensive midfielder as well as a back-up centre-half. Pep played him as a "false #6" (I can't believe that's a term) against Arsenal last season - without the ball Fern slipped into defence next to Otamendi, but he stepped into midfield and began our attacks as soon as we got the ball back. Just another Pep innovation in a long line of them.

 

[Scottyboi]

The guy is every bit a city legend as any of the other players we love. The workrate of him at his age is just incredible a serial winner and a real pro. Rodri has alot of live up to and has a fight on his hands to get Fern out of this team.

 

[ws01]

Fern is still one of the best in the world at what he does, if not the very best. He should start every game he can in midfield - Rodri will get his time.

 

[Dax777]

If Dinho is fit, I think he will start the season as the incumbent pivot, and Rodri will be drafted in as the season progresses.

It’s a great position to be in, and one we haven’t had the luxury of for quite a while.

I think Rodri starts day one.

 

[caseball]

With Dunjoggin on the bench?

 

[domalino]

I think Rodri starts day one.

Hes obviously going to start day 1 as fernandinho will have just gotten through an international tournament in which he got injured.

 

[Divino da Guia]

Based on his personality i believe he will step away with dignity giving his place to Rodri, will become a rotation player and help Pep when he is needed.

 

[Hungarian blue]

If we don't buy another CB, or buy one but Otamendi leaves as well, I think we'll start to see him much more in defense.

 

[toffee balls]

Based on his personality i believe he will step away with dignity giving his place to Rodri, will become a rotation player and help Pep when he is needed.

He will take some shifting.
Would not be surprised one bit if Ferna gets a new contract.

 

[Franknorgrovesnephew]

I still think Fernny has 2 more season's in him especially now Rodri is here to take some of the workload of him.

 

[Dax777]

Hes obviously going to start day 1 as fernandinho will have just gotten through an international tournament in which he got injured.

Even before the injury, I assumed that. Frankly, I thought Gundogan would have started more often over Dihno next season if we hadn't gotten Rodri. So getting Rodri just made it a forgone conclusion.

In my opinion.

 

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[George Hannah]

Same age as Thiago Silva & Miranda and two years younger than Dani Alves.

 

[domalino]

Just like Walker (Cancelo), Zinchenko (Angelino) and Stones (whoever we sign at CB).

The best way to get a new contract at City is for the club to sign competition for your place.

On the topic of his age/fitness, Lampard was still useful at 37. Remember that for 8 years of his career at Shakhtar he had a 3 month winter break each season, which could mean he's taken on a lot less wear and tear over his career than the average 34 year old.

 

[jimharri]

Excellent news, if true. No reason we couldn't squeeze another 18-24 months out of Fern, with careful game time management. And if he and his family are settled in the area, I'd guess that he'd be happy with fewer games in order to prolong his stay with us.

 

[Easy]

On the topic of his age/fitness, Lampard was still useful at 37. Remember that for 8 years of his career at Shakhtar he had a 3 month winter break each season, which could mean he's taken on a lot less wear and tear over his career than the average 34 year old.

This is a good point. Think he still has some energy left in the tank.

The more Rodrigo can learn from this legend the better.