Fernando

[Ireland_for_pm]

He was the MOTM absolutely everywhere. Always in the right place him and Fernandinho immense.

 

[jay_mcfc]

It's the two Ferns that give us any kind of a chance in the competition. They're a superb combination, especially in Europe and in the away leg of the semi they give us a chance of getting something from the game whoever it's against.

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

He's the reincarnation of Nigel de Jong. Maybe not the most gifted player in the team but does one specific job and does it very well. I've said this all along that if you just stick him in front of the back four, and him and the centre backs keep that triangle instead of rushing all over the place, he's so solid.

 

[FantasyIreland]

He's the reincarnation of Nigel de Jong. Maybe not the most gifted player in the team but does one specific job and does it very well. I've said this all along that if you just stick him in front of the back four, and him and the centre backs keep that triangle instead of rushing all over the place, he's so solid.

Its the formation most of us have been crying out for all season,it offers the team,and in particular,our centre halves,far greater protection and extra time on the ball.
I think the only decision our best 11 needs.....is when to include Yaya.

 

[Hungarian blue]

He's the reincarnation of Nigel de Jong. Maybe not the most gifted player in the team but does one specific job and does it very well. I've said this all along that if you just stick him in front of the back four, and him and the centre backs keep that triangle instead of rushing all over the place, he's so solid.

I know how kindly we remember NDJ and always cry out for him, and I loved him too, but I'm not too sure I ever saw him doing THIS brilliantly. He was great at defending and tackling, more mobile and better at passing, but the way Fernando pressed PSG's players was something he lacked, and that was pivotal yesterday.

 

[ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN]

Been better this year and him and Fernandhino are the midfield pairing all day long for me

 

[Bluwhit]

It just shows the difference between Champions League football & the frenzy of the Premier League.
He was immense last night and has shown great mental strength after the howler in Paris.
He's an absolute gent too as they all are.

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[TonyM]

Maybe he's been training with the Leceister nutritionists? Such is his dramatic improvement over the past few months and particularly last night.

Nice to see someone I harsely slated prove me wrong.

 

[domalino]

It just shows the difference between Champions League football & the frenzy of the Premier League.
He was immense last night and has shown great mental strength after the howler in Paris.
He's an absolute gent too as they all are.

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I don't think the difference is the opposition as much as our tactics.

We are so much smarter in the CL, not setting out to simply outscoring the opposition.

If we could bring this mentality into the big games in the PL - especially away from home- we would be on our way to another league title.

 

[KCblue]

I guess we're now seeing why he is called the Octopus. Was immense last night