Fernandinho

[01Bluefan]

This player is right up there with your Iniestas and Xavis, top top quality player

Iniesta may be slightly better, but he his top quality though.

 

[City_Sean]

He will be the best CM in the league next season, when hes up to full fitness you'll see how much of a driving force in the team he'll be.

 

[celf]

first couple of months will be difficult,been playing in the ukraine for 8 years,a huge culture shock....hopefully he will adjust

 

[LoveCity]

first couple of months will be difficult,been playing in the ukraine for 8 years,a huge culture shock....hopefully he will adjust

It's possible but he played superbly at a very high and difficult level against Chelsea, Dortmund and Juve last season in Europe. The pace against Dortmund was frantic too at times.

 

[celf]

first couple of months will be difficult,been playing in the ukraine for 8 years,a huge culture shock....hopefully he will adjust

It's possible but he played superbly at a very high and difficult level against Chelsea, Dortmund and Juve last season in Europe. The pace against Dortmund was frantic too at times.

not just the football,its hard to move jobs let alone a new country and culture,will need time imo

 

[Breaker]

anyone know why this guy never gets into the national team? was always great when I saw him in Europe for Shakhtar and is already looking like he'll be good here as well..his position isn't one that's had a ton of competition in Brazil either so is a bit strange to me, hope he makes enough of an impact to at least put him in the conversation to take Paulinho's spot at next world cup (winning the treble should do it :) )

 

[FredTilson]

Nobody in the selection team gives a duck about the Ukrainian league that's why. Hulk was a (massively overrated) star before going to Russia that's why he's still taken. If they bothered to watch his performances, they'd have kicked him out of the national team long ago. Coming back to Fernandinho, he is way better than Paulinho is ever going to be. The only problem is his age, he is not going to have any resale value for us. Hopefully he lasts at least 4 years.

 

[Anonymous]

him and yaya are going to boss it this coming season.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

One of the most exciting signing in recent transfer.



Can't wait.

Just wait till Joleoninho teaches him some of his own silky Brazilian skills - Ferny will be a show stopper. Mind, I was expecting a couple of hat-tricks from those two African games.

 

[MillionDollarDream]

anyone know why this guy never gets into the national team? was always great when I saw him in Europe for Shakhtar and is already looking like he'll be good here as well..his position isn't one that's had a ton of competition in Brazil either so is a bit strange to me, hope he makes enough of an impact to at least put him in the conversation to take Paulinho's spot at next world cup (winning the treble should do it :) )

The Brazilian National Team didnt pay too much attention to the Ukraine and other smaller leagues. One of the reasons he joined was for the bigger profile at a big club with a lot of exposure.

 

[1961_vintage]

Is his job defensive mid and to sit in front of the back 4 a la NDJ?

 

[FredTilson]

He is more a box to box guy. I guess the idea is with 2 CDMs,one of them will be providing cover at all times.

 

[Deleted member 52846]

This player is right up there with your Iniestas and Xavis, top top quality player

He's not. Although Xavi has dipped a bit. But he's a good player.

 

[Blue Elmo]

Looks like an accomplished midfielder, ticks most boxes.

 

[yankblue]

I'm really excited to see Fernandinho in action, more so then any of our other signings thus far. A midfield of him and Yaya will be fucking scary.

 

[andrewmswift]

... of course he's going to be lonely right now, he met all of these people for the first time like a week ago

 

[Dr Jacoby]

Better than Ramires.

 

[Deleted member 52846]

Is his job defensive mid and to sit in front of the back 4 a la NDJ?

Fernandinho had the most dribbles in the Champions League last season. He can tackle, drive forward with genuine pace and get back down the pitch again, his engine is immense, he's got a mean strike on him and can score some nice goals too, his passing is also sound.

-- Sun Jul 21, 2013 6:39 pm --

Better than Ramires.

Ramires is also a very good player. He's the player I've feared most when paying Chelsea in the last few years. Difficult to judge who is better having only seen Fernandinho eight or so times and not seeing him live or over a prolonged period in the Prem.

 

[Gelsons Dad]

I remain to be convinced. I think we paid way too much for him. I was looking forward to seeing Rodwell develop next season but think he will struggle for game time now.

Hope I'm wrong and he turns out to be a monster.

 

[1961_vintage]

Is his job defensive mid and to sit in front of the back 4 a la NDJ?

Fernandinho had the most dribbles in the Champions League last season. He can tackle, drive forward with genuine pace and get back down the pitch again, his engine is immense, he's got a mean strike on him and can score some nice goals too, his passing is also sound.

Cheers Cave - looking forward to seeing this guy play!