Kevin De Bruyne - 2016/17 performances

[Blueband Brother]

The diagnosis of his problem is becoming clear. Maybe he is uncomfortable (and always knackered) and (thus protesting against ) the deep role in the midfield. Like against stoke, when he went to the right, he came alive and looked free and confident and created a few chances after that switch.

Maybe just maybe, he should be used as one of the options in the front three.

 

[Skip Donoghue]

People wax lyrical about KDB and for most part he is a quality player. However, I cannot understand how someone of his elk gives the ball away as often as he does. It is the same with David Silva, both these artists are extremely gifted players yet their distribution often gets ignored. Let's hope that both or either have something in the tank for this afternoon!!

Players like Silva and DeBruyne will give the ball away because they are looking to play forward 70% of the time not just sideways and backwards....they have to be brave on the ball which means they will not get it right every time...there are numerous players at clubs throughout the league with over 90% ball retention but check out how many balls are dangerous passes or longer than 10yards there are there won't be many....

 

[cucumberman]

KdB is eternally stuck in a goalpost challenge.

 

[chesterbells]

Dire and anonymous first hour, but became increasingly influential last 30

 

[kaz7]

People wax lyrical about KDB and for most part he is a quality player. However, I cannot understand how someone of his elk gives the ball away as often as he does. It is the same with David Silva, both these artists are extremely gifted players yet their distribution often gets ignored. Let's hope that both or either have something in the tank for this afternoon!!

Dave hardly ever gives the ball away,kev is a high risk player get your head around that and you'll understand him

 

[RayCTID]

An assist for Aguero's equaliser but it was a mixed bag from de Bruyne.

 

[pee dubya]

Great switch by Pep to put him out wide, even though his form is a bit flaky at the moment he has so much ability he can create a goal in a split second.

 

[Pete Ren]

Give him a more free role (and some rest) and the best will come out of him. I think the way Pep wants his team to play doesn't fit for him.

 

[taleofbluehalves]

Looked dead on his feet. Gave the ball away too much but has the amazing ability to create chances. Yet again if we'd converted those chances he'd be a hero.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

great assist. i think he could do with a rest though