Player thread: Fernando (2014/15)

[blueinsa]

He is a defensive midfielder, not the next Iniesta.

He does the dirty work, on the quiet and does it effectively.

There is a reason why he is rated in the game and why he gets picked weekly.

 

[kupest]

Not really sure what he did today, not saying he played bad but I don't recall him making many tackles or interceptions.

Made that all important block from Kane when Demi fucked up.

 

[LoveCity]

He is a defensive midfielder, not the next Iniesta.

He does the dirty work, on the quiet and does it effectively.

There is a reason why he is rated in the game and why he gets picked weekly.

^ What dirty work? He didn't win a single tackle today and has very low tackle completion rate for a specialist holding midfielder. All he does is follow the opponent and often gets left behind. He's been very disappointing besides a few performances. Fernandinho isn't even a 'real' holding midfielder and makes more tackles and interceptions than Fernando, who is a specialist holding midfielder. Let's hope he has a better second season because this is a position we could really upgrade.

 

[taleofbluehalves]

Ideal for this kind of game.

 

[pudge]

Not really sure what he did today, not saying he played bad but I don't recall him making many tackles or interceptions.

Made that all important block from Kane when Demi fucked up.

Nope, that was Hart making a save.

 

[Ray78]

Not everyone's ideal Defensive midfielder but he does his job without a minimum of fuss.

 

[sh249]

Thought he did ok again today, the system we're playing obviously suits him better. Still fairly limited though - we need a much better passer of the ball in that position long term

 

[MeatHunterrr]

He is a defensive midfielder, not the next Iniesta.

He does the dirty work, on the quiet and does it effectively.

There is a reason why he is rated in the game and why he gets picked weekly.

^ What dirty work? He didn't win a single tackle today and has very low tackle completion rate for a specialist holding midfielder. All he does is follow the opponent and often gets left behind. He's been very disappointing besides a few performances. Fernandinho isn't even a 'real' holding midfielder and makes more tackles and interceptions than Fernando, who is a specialist holding midfielder. Let's hope he has a better second season because this is a position we could really upgrade.

Agree with this. Shocking really if he didn't win a single tackle today for a defensive midfielder.

 

[grim up north]

He is a defensive midfielder, not the next Iniesta.

He does the dirty work, on the quiet and does it effectively.

There is a reason why he is rated in the game and why he gets picked weekly.

^ What dirty work? He didn't win a single tackle today and has very low tackle completion rate for a specialist holding midfielder. All he does is follow the opponent and often gets left behind. He's been very disappointing besides a few performances. Fernandinho isn't even a 'real' holding midfielder and makes more tackles and interceptions than Fernando, who is a specialist holding midfielder. Let's hope he has a better second season because this is a position we could really upgrade.

You do a great job posting info about City , that's where your contribution should end as your knowledge of the playing side is not the best

 

[kupest]

Not really sure what he did today, not saying he played bad but I don't recall him making many tackles or interceptions.

Made that all important block from Kane when Demi fucked up.

Nope, that was Hart making a save.

Oh well thought he blocked first then though Hart saved then the commentator said it was a block, got me all confused :(.