I have to say, some of the posts on this thread, and across the whole forum after the Lyon game, stink of rag-like arrogance and smacked arse syndrome. Players not given a season to settle. Everyone who isn't deemed good enough for us is mediocre or shit.
Since when did we give a fuck about a record signing? Are people seriously expecting even more from Rodri just because he cost 3 million more than Mahrez? It's such a non-factor.
People falling over themselves to point out how they were the first to call a player shit. Embarrassing, attention seeking rubbish.
Youre doing a disservice to De Jong and in particular Barry but see similarities to Fernando and Garcia.He’s no better than Barry, Javi Garcia, Fernando & De Jong for me. He’ll never cut it here as he’s not mobile enough and too cumbersome. To think he cost more than what we sold Sane for. I was genuinely surprised how poor he looked the first time I saw him. Granted he’s got some boots to fill but very limited compared to Fernandinho.
He’s no better than Barry, Javi Garcia, Fernando & De Jong for me.
He’s a young player in his first season in the Premier League in a difficult position. I have no doubt he will be a fantastic signing.
Will people ever learn to give players time? Do you remember how off the pace Fabinho looked in his first few months?
how much did we pay for Rodri?
As some have said, similar to Javi Garcia and Fernando, but I would state a wee bit better. His role is to protect our back 4. Has he done this game in game out? I would say hes tried. But the blame is the tinkering of defenders rather than him not doing his job. He's tried. Our back 4 has been terrible and hes been exposed.