Fernando has turned it around

[BoundedCascade]

Shock.

Play a player in a formation that he was bought for and he plays well.

Honestly, we did the same with Javi Garcia. Shoe horned him into a team that didn't fit. I am not saying that we build a team around Fernando but we need to stop buying players that are comfortable and suit one formation and never bloody using it!

Exactly my thoughts. Always a good player but just needs to be played in the formation and position he is used to. He has one true position I feel and he is great at it. We just need to keep this formation and he will be excellent.

 

[MCFC1993]

Simply superb today, the tactical change is benefitting him, hope he keeps it up. Him and Fernandinho in this formation are excellent at intercepting the ball and counter attacking.

 

[Neville Kneville]

Exactly my thoughts. Always a good player but just needs to be played in the formation and position he is used to. He has one true position I feel and he is great at it. We just need to keep this formation and he will be excellent.

Anything which translates to a 3 in midfield when we lose the ball, suits this squad imo. I recon 433 ish, would be better still.

 

[domalino]

Its all about putting the other Fern on the right. That tweak and whatever came with it has changed us defensively and Fernando a lot ! Great game

Yeah, he tried it with Delph on the left a few times and it didn't work, went to Fernandinho on the right and it's been sensational.

It brings out the best in everyone, and almost turns into a diamond with Fernando at the back, then Yaya and Fernandinho (because he does tuck in a lot) and silva at the top.

Everyone mentioned looks better in it.

I do think it makes us a bit open down the left because Fernandinho defends very narrowly and without Sagna playing out of his skin it might not work so well - hence (I think) why Pellegrini did the double substitution with Navas and Zaba on - you wouldn't want Zabaleta exposed so much.

Brilliant tactics, brilliant performances all round.

 

[J_Bow]

There is no reason to change this team till season's end. De Bruyne should only replace Silva, Sterling or Navas.

 

[almir]

yep, that sub was interesting one. not many managers would bring in two players at same side in same moment.

 

[hihosilva]

Motm for me. Really suprised when he was taken off. Totally bossed the midfield.

 

[kismet]

Before the Kiev match in the tunnel Joe was pumping up Fernando. Once he is in his correct position he is immense, also his height is an asset.

 

[Ric]

He's been excellent in these last two games. Seems to be growing in confidence and playing with a bit more freedom and, dare I say, adventure now.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

His last two games had me thinking of Nige! He has been just what we wanted! Pellers seems to have got the set up sorted now he's effin off!