Player Topic: Kevin De Bruyne (2015/16)

[Sunny Coast Blue]

It's a weird one with Kev. His stats are undoubtedly amazing. Yet I dunno... I was kind of expecting more from him? He rarely seems 'in' games if you know what I mean? Could be down to the team generally being hugely underperforming this season though. I'm certainly curious to see what happens with him when Pep arrives. I don't see him as David's long term successor, they're different types of player. And I think we'll be looking to bring in another pacy wide player-come-forward? Sané? Plus we'll have the continuing development of Sterling. His stats are amazing yet I'm still not sure if he'll play a huge role under Pep or a squad rotation kind of role. As I say, I'm curious to see what happens. He's very good, but not in the way that I was expecting. I don't know if I'm making any sense haha

His stats would be even higher if everyone took half of there chances or actually shot on sight.

 

[vmsuhail]

His stats would be even higher if everyone took half of there chances or actually shot on sight.

Stats as of now: 13 assists and 11 goals in 24 starts and 5 sub appearances. That too without Aguero for the majority of those games.

 

[1961_vintage]

Stats as of now: 13 assists and 11 goals in 24 starts and 5 sub appearances. That too without Aguero for the majority of those games.

Should be alright when he gets settled-in then? :-)

 

[richards30]

I wonder if our kev is abit fatigued at the minute? The intensity of the premier league and no winter break like he is used to?

 

[lightning Rodri]

He had an astounding start with us but has looked a bit leggy lately. I've criticised his work-rate and desire to do the defensive stuff but he did seem to be working much harder at that today. Very out of it in the first half as everything was coming down the left but no great complaints about his second half performance.

Many times, even though KdB runs around a lot still looks ineffective in terms of winning back the ball. I think this could be because team lacks a coordinated pressing strategy.Part of the blame has to go to Pellegrini and his coaching as well. Something that will be corrected by next manager.

 

[dasein]

Gone off the boil

 

[mosssideblue]

Many times, even though KdB runs around a lot still looks ineffective in terms of winning back the ball. I think this could be because team lacks a coordinated pressing strategy.Part of the blame has to go to Pellegrini and his coaching as well. Something that will be corrected by next manager.

Doesn't take long for all roads leading back to blaming the manager does it.

 

[mosssideblue]

Gone off the boil

Agreed. Just needs a rest. We have adequate cover to afford him that

 

[blue wang]

That assist was top.top.top draw.


You can't teach that.just need to step other aspects of his game. There is no denying he is a gem.just needs to find his identity in the team. I think he is too used to being top dog. I doubt he has ever to play a supporting actors role.I:E to the likes of yaya.aguero.Silva

 

[lightning Rodri]

Doesn't take long for all roads leading back to blaming the manager does it.

So you think Pellegrini is doing well in terms of organising the pressing when we are without ball ? If so I disagree.