Kyle Walker - 2017/2018 Performances

[Gabriel]

Yea, Danilo at RB is rare to see. I am not convinced by Danilo, think we should improve on him in the summer. Maybe bring Maffeo back.

I prefer to see players given the opportunity to perform in a settled position before judging them fully. Precious little evidence to suggest Maffeo is an improvement on Danilo, though I can understand dispensing with his services if freeing up a 'foreign' spot is required. Always think it's prudent to wait until the dust settles on the full season before deciding what is still needed and who is incapable of helping us attain our objectives.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

He’s been woeful of late.

 

[thyer64]

Great vs the smaller teams in the Prem or when dominating but suspect vs teams who attack. Pretty much what we always knew about him

 

[taleofbluehalves]

Messed up again

 

[ChicagoBlue]

No control, no composure, all grit and drive. His ability to speak and how he sounds appear to be an accurate reflection of the quality of his footballing brain.

Some Spurs fans believed this for a long time.

I hope Pep can improve his football IQ.

 

[Gaylord du Bois]

He's got some Wayne Bridge about him at the moment. I sincerely hope he gains some confidence over the summer.

 

[borassic]

Poor decision making, poor passing too. Not sure he's all that tbh, didn't rate him at Spurs but his pace is second to none. Replaceable....

 

[cadds92]

Was a tank for the first 3/4 of the season.

Poor lately, but has not been helped by having Mendy out all season and Delph being injured quite a bit in 2018.

He has had to play so many games because of it with Danilo having to fill in at left back.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Replaceable? Please.

Best in the world.

Guys played way too much this season, a player that explosive needs a rest now and again. With Mendy back I expect he will be able to rotate with Dani more.

 

[St.Pauli support]

Was a tank for the first 3/4 of the season.

Poor lately, but has not been helped by having Mendy out all season and Delph being injured quite a bit in 2018.

He has had to play so many games because of it with Danilo having to fill in at left back.

Well but that's not the point I feel.
He is always working hard, physicality and energy is not the problem.

His ball control just isn't good enough. He offers nothing in the build-up.
When he rushes into some free space he has no idea what to do next, stops and passes back or sideways.
That's what he is. Good enough against most PL sides.
Better sides exactly know him and are happy to see him on the ball in our build-up, sadly.

 

[Andrew___K]

Well but that's not the point I feel.
He is always working hard, physicality and energy is not the problem.

His ball control just isn't good enough. He offers nothing in the build-up.
When he rushes into some free space he has no idea what to do next, stops and passes back or sideways.
That's what he is. Good enough against most PL sides.
Better sides exactly know him and are happy to see him on the ball in our build-up, sadly.

This. Lacks technique to play for possession side on a top level. Pep's been successfully hiding his deficiencies all season, playing KW mostly as a right centerback in a trio. But he still gets exposed against top pressing sides.
I'm afraid it wasn't the best business for City. Mendy isn't a great passer either, so I'm struggling to see (for now at least) what is Pep's plan for fullbacks.

 

[Tevez City]

Great athlete, but his decision making at this age is not great.

 

[01cravend]

Replaceable? Please.

Best in the world.

Guys played way too much this season, a player that explosive needs a rest now and again. With Mendy back I expect he will be able to rotate with Dani more.

Best in the world? LOL

Average at best going forward, makes mistakes EVERY GAME, disappears under pressure..But he's quick and ok on the ball

 

[Mike N]

He's had a great season but seems like he's a hit the wall now. He's not a good enough player for the amount of possession he gets.

 

[Phil1]

Needs to spend preseason working non stop on his passing because it’s fucking woeful and puts him and us in trouble at least once a game.
Has loads of positive attributes though so hopefully not a lost cause just yet.

 

[Deleted member 81382]

Had a decent season but I think it's pretty clear why Pep wanted Dani Alves.

 

[nellyonthewing]

Doesn't come across as an intelligent footballer more like some meathead we found down the gym..

 

[bluwes]

He's had a great season but seems like he's a hit the wall now. He's not a good enough player for the amount of possession he gets.

I remember singing you're just a shit Micah Richards. Not seen anything to change my mind

 

[Deleted member 81382]

Would be interested to find out how many of his long diagonal passes actually reach their target.

 

[Gaylord du Bois]

Needs to spend preseason working non stop on his passing because it’s fucking woeful and puts him and us in trouble at least once a game.
Has loads of positive attributes though so hopefully not a lost cause just yet.

That's why Klopp switched Salah. He knew he was vulnerable with quick possession.