Should Navas be starting games?

[Shaelumstash]

Following on from discussions in other threads, be interesting to know whether people think that Navas should be starting games.

He's never been my favourite player, but the team seem to function so much better when he is in it. The perfect record in the first 5 games, and our win percentage with him in the side must be very impressive.

When Sterling plays on the left, Navas gives us great balance on the right. He stays wide, works hard and his pace is a threat. His value to the team was perfectly illustrated when he came on tonight and he helped to change the pattern of the game. Because he stays wide, it stretched the Everton defence and allowed gaps to open up for Kun and Sterling to expolit, and leaves space for Silva to work his magic.

I sincerely hope De Bruyne is back from his injury and fit and healthy as soon as possible.

In the meantime, should we be starting with the front 4 that started the season so impreessively? For me it looks like a no brainer at the moment.

 

[We'reNotReallyHere]

He's better when he comes on as a substitute.

 

[omri]

Kelechi time.

 

[borassic]

Nah i think we have found his role now. I really like him and respect him, always gives 100% but he is not a player you want starting if you want to win Premier Leagues and European cups.

 

[Deleted member 58678]

Tire the full back out a bit and bring him on to cause havoc!

 

[Abattoir Blue]

His crossing and distribution tonight was decent. I like Navas. Obviously he bricks it when he's got time in front of goal, but other than that I think he is a good modern winger.

 

[deano ou812]

His crossing and distribution tonight was decent. I like Navas. Obviously he bricks it when he's got time in front of goal, but other than that I think he is a good modern winger.

This,and he chases back to cover and help out defensively,we looked far more solid when he came on...

 

[kippax91]

More affective as a sub

 

[Abattoir Blue]

This,and he chases back to cover and help out defensively,we looked far more solid when he came on...

Yep. That's what I think I meant by 'modern winger'...willing to go back and defend as well as pose an attacking threat.

 

[bert38]

Having a very good season-excellent again tonight. Works hard with and importantly without the ball. Gives us proper width, pace and ability to carry the ball in transition from defence to attack. Defends well. Rarely gives it away. Great pro.