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[inchy14]

Managed to watch the game back last night after I got home from the match, the tv doesn't really do justice to how shockingly bad he was .. Clichy had a worldy because, fortunately, he was able to stem the tide of being doubled up on constantly. You suggested silvas defensive duties were neglected, glad we agree on that, however, his decision making with the ball has become really concerning...

People moan about yayas attitude toward other players, silva 4/5 times last night was berating those around him for his mistakes....

When he threw his arms in the air just before being subbed because someone had a go at him to get out wide and help Clichy who was about to be doubled up on was pretty shameful to be honest, it's the first time i've seen it from him and came across rather petulant tbh.

 

[blueinsa]

Play silva in that formation against any of the semi final opponents and it's goodnight Vienna!!!

If he doesn't get it spot on defensively it will be a huge problem I agree.

Form is temporary and class permanent and he can win a game with a pass as we all know but 2nd half yesterday, he tired and as you say, went missing leaving Clichy 2 on 1 until the gaffer hooked him.

Its why I've said and got pelter's for it, Pep demands absolute positional discipline in the first 2 thirds of the pitch and he will have to do it or he wont get a game its that simple.

 

[Citizen in Pakistan]

will survive the pep revolution and would be an important member of the squad
his defensive contribution is up there with the best

 

[OB1]

Managed to watch the game back last night after I got home from the match, the tv doesn't really do justice to how shockingly bad he was .. Clichy had a worldy because, fortunately, he was able to stem the tide of being doubled up on constantly. You suggested silvas defensive duties were neglected, glad we agree on that, however, his decision making with the ball has become really concerning...

People moan about yayas attitude toward other players, silva 4/5 times last night was berating those around him for his mistakes....

Not had chance to watch game back yet but I can tell you that, especially in the first half, myself and some of the regulars where I sit were bemoaning Silva's performance. I heard one guy, who knows his stuff, incredulously exclaim "where's his vision gone?".

I agree that Clichy was immense and he needed to be; between him and Nando for MotM

I would still have started Yaya and put KDB wide rather than Silva but very much in a 4-3-3, which Pellers just won't do.

 

[BillyShears]

I would still have started Yaya and put KDB wide rather than Silva but very much in a 4-3-3, which Pellers just won't do.

Thank God you're not manager then ;)

I thought Silva did well last night overall. He hasn't shown the same quality on the ball that we know he has but he is working harder IMO.

 

[EalingBlue2]

He was bought specifically for Europe and he did what he was bought to do. Classy performance as were most of the teams performance but if they play like this we may not need 6-8 new players we may be able to sign fewer and better players

 

[blueinsa]

I would still have started Yaya and put KDB wide

Just NO mate, no ;-)

 

[Phil1]

Managed to watch the game back last night after I got home from the match, the tv doesn't really do justice to how shockingly bad he was .. Clichy had a worldy because, fortunately, he was able to stem the tide of being doubled up on constantly. You suggested silvas defensive duties were neglected, glad we agree on that, however, his decision making with the ball has become really concerning...

People moan about yayas attitude toward other players, silva 4/5 times last night was berating those around him for his mistakes....

Shockingly bad? That's taking harsh to a new level.
He misplaced two passes early doors and made the wrong choice a couple of times over the course of the game. He worked hard though. He's not ever going to be a player who is busting a gut back and forth, and until recently he hasn't needed to.
We know he's nowhere near his best but last night wasn't a poor performance by any stretch.

 

[kaz7]

I've always said play him correctly and we get the player we paid for,mp has used him all wrong

 

[blueinsa]

I've always said play him correctly and we get the player we paid for,mp has used him all wrong

In what way wrong?

Not confrontational, just curious.