He's certainly had that controlled aggression that Nige had. He did eventually get the yellow after 4 or 5 fouls but they weren't stupid fouls - a lot of them were very smart fouls actually.
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Fernando has turned it around
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He's certainly had that controlled aggression that Nige had. He did eventually get the yellow after 4 or 5 fouls but they weren't stupid fouls - a lot of them were very smart fouls actually.
As with Javi Garcia, it goes to show when a player is given time, and played in his correct position he can thrive. Still not sure he'll survive the Pep cull, but some of the criticism has been well over the top. Really pleased that he's finally showing that he's not the buffoon some had him down for.
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Very good post, and I think the yellow was the main reason to take him off.He's certainly had that controlled aggression that Nige had. He did eventually get the yellow after 4 or 5 fouls but they weren't stupid fouls - a lot of them were very smart fouls actually.
I was critical of Manuel for not making an earlier sub today, but leaving it to 90 minutes was a good call, Liverpool had used all theirs at that point, a mistake from Klopp imho (I know one was enforced).
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Has proved to be a very handy player for us this season. He isn't someone I'd want in my best team, but like navas he's a very useful player and a good guy who is happy to play a squad rotation role. I'd like to see him stick around. It'd be a shame if pep doesn't fancy him but u suppose we will see. Hopefully he will halve a good end to what has been a productive season for him
He was good today but I don't think he came anywhere near his performance against Kiev. He was simply outstanding that day, winning almost every tackle and intercepting any pass in his vicinity.
I'd love to see the same line up against them in 3 days(but Joe for Willy) but Fernando played against Chelsea, then Kiev, and now in the final. I thought he lacked the same energy levels today that he showed against Kiev, so fuck knows what he'll be like in 3 days time.
I agree his best game of the season was against Kiev, today he sat back and put challenges in that won the ball back I assume as you say this was because he was tired. In mid-week he was a man possessed pinching the ball up the pitch, but I rated him so highly today because he completely nullified Coutinho (got a lucky break with his goal) & Firmino, sitting in front of that back 4 not giving them any space (also helped that Yaya tracked back more than usual).
Has proved to be a very handy player for us this season. He isn't someone I'd want in my best team, but like navas he's a very useful player and a good guy who is happy to play a squad rotation role. I'd like to see him stick around. It'd be a shame if pep doesn't fancy him but u suppose we will see. Hopefully he will halve a good end to what has been a productive season for him
For me he's the type of player you have to pick to win a certain type of match, instead of just selecting the best 11 available names on the team sheet.
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Seriously though. This isn't the night for bashing pellers, but isn't this finally the system that we all thought we'd be playing when we signed him? Makes a huge difference and we should stick with it to get the benefits of having bought Fernando to begin with.
More of the same on wed!
More of the same on wed!
There was one moment today where he played a one-two and then marauded through the middle. Ok, we lost the ball and suffered a counter attack, but still... it was amazing to see!!
Lol, it just epitomised Fernando, breaks up play well, nice one two and loses it and is out of position. He's being doing better for sure but there's a glass ceiling with him and don't think Pep will keep him on but I'm glad he's giving it his all and will go out on a positive note if he is moved on.
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There was never anything to turn around. He's only had a handful of bad games for us since signing and even then, he was playing through injury if the media are to be believed. He's always done his job well it's not his fault he has occasionally been misused and his role isn't always required.
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He's certainly started to be seen as a solid purchase. When he's been bad, he has been absent.
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I don't think it's a coincidence that he's playing well simply because Kompany is back in the line up. There is just a lot more confidence in knowing Vinnie is back there snuffing out the long balls from the opposition and Fernando can patrol and protect the midfield like he's suppose to.
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To be fair he has been playing the same in Vinny's absent. The fact he plays in that position it goes unnoticed and some fail to recognise the dirty work he does for the team.I don't think it's a coincidence that he's playing well simply because Kompany is back in the line up. There is just a lot more confidence in knowing Vinnie is back there snuffing out the long balls from the opposition and Fernando can patrol and protect the midfield like he's suppose to.
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He remind me of De Jong, a pure defensive midfielder.
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He has been much much better in the last two matches but he is still liable to get caught out of position at critical times.
City_Sean
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Excellent these last few games, shields the back four really well, and him and Yaya seem to have a great understanding.
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Been saying for ages that he's key to our team in the right formation!
Manchester_lalala
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He's alright. Hasn't done enough to be around next year IMO.
It's as simple as that. Decent, but not good enough. He was good yesterday, the whole team was.
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He was brilliant in his first ever game for us at Newcastle,tided up and covered everything,making a couple of outstanding last-gap tackles to ensure the 3 pts were ours.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.
His next game, at home to red scouse(lol) he put in another feisty central midfield performance, during which he left Gerrard and co writhing around on the turf holding their injured leg..a proper boss- man performance,and another 3 pts.
Lost his way after that ,but now appears to be injury free and more settled in at City.
A very important player to be able to call on over the next 11 weeks..