Gael Clichy - 2016/17 performances

[lancs blue]

I don't dislike Clichy but I did wonder today if his apparent lack of future with the club may be affecting his play?

He declined to take a good opportunity to shoot in front of goal and completely unnecessarily gave away a penalty.

I was delighted he didn't take the shot on as it would have likely ended up in level 2. For the pen I think Otamendi deserves a share of the blame for a poor header out that went no distance at all and immediately put us on the back foot.

 

[quiet_riot]

Re the non-shot, he had a shot in the 2nd half and it nearly went out for a throw!

 

[Manc in London]

It's a mystery that he keeps getting picked. He is dross. Absolute liability and costs us time and time again

I'll never understand it. all I can say is that I find it very frustrating.

It's not as if he has one weakness. Every single aspect of his game is terribly poor.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

A great club servant and double Premier League winner with this club, which some of the comments in this thread conspicuously fail to take into account.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Re the non-shot, he had a shot in the 2nd half and it nearly went out for a throw!

And it was comfortably about twice the distance of the one he spurned. I think Gael is more of a professional than most and wouldn't be switching off. He has allowed wingers to get crosses in all season because his main thrust is to give them a yard and a half of space, which was his undoing today.

 

[remember arthur mann]

Another poor performance, worrying thing is, Pep picks him.

 

[kaz7]

He is past his best that's all really,no point getting on his back for it,be gracious to all those leaving who have been with us for our best times imo

 

[blue wang]

Its a close on a chapter, he has been solid as a player and as a professional. His performances have waned a bit.
He was immense under Mancini.

Looking forward to a quality attacking RB and LB.

 

[Gunnerblue9320]

He is so negative. Will always play the ball back instead of attacking & when he had the opportunity to shoot at target he passed the ball. He must room with Navas because they are the same Calabria.

I really hope he is released.

 

[Wrighty Wrexham]

Dives in like a novice not a seasoned pro! How many goals has he cost us this season!