Fernando

[mosssideblue]

Immense last night. We look much better with him in the team.

Indeed we do. It's a pity that some fans are a little impatient in writing players off. Some just take longer than others to prove their worth. he was solid last night and has been improving these last few weeks

 

[Cityfan]

An interesting comparison with Fernandinho although he doesn't posess the same speed and ball skills he is far more solid in the tackle and gives away far fewer free kicks in dangerous places.
I'm often worried Fernandinho is going to get carded rarely Fernando

 

[r.soleofsalford]

i dont think we looked better because yaya wasnt in the team, just that he wasnt playing in a deep central position. thought fernando and fernandinho were awesome.

 

[supercity88]

Excellent last night. Did his job perfectly and credit to him, he didn't let his head drop in either game after gifting PSG a goal (though Hart has to take some responsibility).

I thought Fernandinho was poor in the first half by his usual standards but improved a lot. I think it's largely because Fernandinho is excellent at intercepting the ball and getting at the opposition and we were guilty of dropping off a bit as the first half wore on. Fernando mopped up well and defensively it was an excellent performance by the team.

 

[kunaguero10]

It was the quarters of the worlds most prestigious club tournament,his next game will be in the semi's......not a bad level imo.

Ok let's disregard 2 years of league and cup performances, good idea. I suppose a new 5 year deal for Clichy too?

 

[kunaguero10]

How did you rate silva?

Good in both legs, didn't quite reach his top level though. Got caught out on his defensive duties a few times but fortunately nothing came of it. Why?

 

[blueinsa]

Ok let's disregard 2 years of league and cup performances, good idea. I suppose a new 5 year deal for Clichy too?

Or ask yourself if the criticism at times has been way over the top?

Despite what some on here think, we dont buy "shit" players any more.

 

[kunaguero10]

The evidence suggests he clearly is at the level required-quite awesome over both legs.

However my evidence includes about 50+ other games across his 2 seasons at the club, and only a handful have been at the level we saw in this tie.

I standby what I say, he's not at the required level, that doesn't mean he can't be effective for us though.

 

[alib]

he was absolutely superb last night against PSG - dominated midfield

 

[blueinsa]

I think the only decision our best 11 needs.....is when to include Yaya.

Off the bench, like last night ;-)

Kun plays, end of.

So too does Navas, KdB and Merlin.

They give us pace and balance with some serious technical ability and threat.

Navas last night was everywhere and his defensive stint was incredible.

Back 4 with the Ferns sat in front and that front 4 and we are cushty!