TheBrownBottle Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 6 minutes ago, Flip said: Thought he was poor last weekend, and while he had trouble tonight he was the only one really trying to match their midfield compared to Big Joe and Tonali. Tonali was the better of the three for me. Bruno had another Bruno 2023 performance. I think the lad needs to worry more about his performances than improved contracts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 1 minute ago, Smal said: he was much, much better tonight btw. Agree with this. Just now, Collage said: Poor tonight. He needs to find his form and I’m sure he will. Don't agree with this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobS Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 in what way? i honestly think he's been prety poor for quite a while now. I know he was injured last season for the last third, but he isn't now, and wasnt in preseason, and he looks a shadow of his former self at present. That 'shot' was terrible, lacked compsure and finesse. Is he really world class? jury's still out for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 "Pretty poor" Never seem him have a poor game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 1 minute ago, Collage said: Poor tonight. He needs to find his form and I’m sure he will. Definitely our best midfielder, possibly best out of the front 6 along with Miggy (despite his decision making). We were playing the best team in the world and lost 1-0 through a fantastic goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 1 minute ago, RobS said: in what way? i honestly think he's been prety poor for quite a while now. I know he was injured last season for the last third, but he isn't now, and wasnt in preseason, and he looks a shadow of his former self at present. That 'shot' was terrible, lacked compsure and finesse. Is he really world class? jury's still out for me. Christ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 (edited) Meant to post in a different thread. Bruno will have an amazing game against Liverpool, im sure of it Edited August 19, 2023 by gbandit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, RobS said: in what way? i honestly think he's been prety poor for quite a while now. I know he was injured last season for the last third, but he isn't now, and wasnt in preseason, and he looks a shadow of his former self at present. That 'shot' was terrible, lacked compsure and finesse. Is he really world class? jury's still out for me. Has anyone ever said he was world class ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 1 minute ago, RobS said: in what way? i honestly think he's been prety poor for quite a while now. I know he was injured last season for the last third, but he isn't now, and wasnt in preseason, and he looks a shadow of his former self at present. That 'shot' was terrible, lacked compsure and finesse. Is he really world class? jury's still out for me. World class players don’t have nine month form dips. Bruno is an excellent footballer - but I wouldn’t be surprised to see that he ‘doesn’t make the journey’ if we’re to reach Man City’s level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Just now, SUPERTOON said: Has anyone ever said he was world class ? Have a look through this thread. Plenty think he’d get a start at R Madrid, Man City etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 1 minute ago, RobS said: in what way? i honestly think he's been prety poor for quite a while now. I know he was injured last season for the last third, but he isn't now, and wasnt in preseason, and he looks a shadow of his former self at present. That 'shot' was terrible, lacked compsure and finesse. Is he really world class? jury's still out for me. I thought he was really poor last week but this week he picked the ball up and alongside Trippier and Tonali in parts was the only one to show some composure and quality tonight. Out of possession it was impossible to get near them. It didn’t help that Joelinton seemed off his game a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Thought Bruno had a much better game personally than others are seeing, that scuffed shot and a poor pass that I recall were the only things that come to mind. His touch, use of his body, his general passing etc was sharper in my opinion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobS Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Yeah I would agree, he's an excellent player I totally agree, and I love him to be honest, and I think theirs been moments since he came where he has been amazing, however - the form has dropped and its a continuation of the end of last season. You can 'christ' me all you like, but the facts are true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Was convinced he was gonna get himself sent off, was a silver lining that he didn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Just now, gbandit said: Thought Bruno had a much better game personally than others are seeing, that scuffed shot and a poor pass that I recall were the only things that come to mind. His touch, use of his body, his general passing etc was sharper in my opinion Quite a few poor lay off touches - under / over hit passes etc. He wasn’t poor - he was ok. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: Tonali was the better of the three for me. Bruno had another Bruno 2023 performance. I think the lad needs to worry more about his performances than improved contracts. Don’t agree with this, and if it was true I bet Tonali would’ve still been on the pitch towards the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, Flip said: Definitely our best midfielder, possibly best out of the front 6 along with Miggy (despite his decision making). We were playing the best team in the world and lost 1-0 through a fantastic goal Yeah? I didn’t say our overall performance was poor. Defensively we were very good. Pope, Trippier and Botman were great. Our midfield and attack struggled, no surprise there for the reason you mention. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Just now, Flip said: Don’t agree with this, and if it was true I bet Tonali would’ve still been on the pitch towards the end. Fair enough - game of opinions etc. I thought Tonali first half looked quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Needs to move the ball faster. Teams are closing down his favourite passing angles. He was over run in the main. But didn’t think he was especially poor or anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, Shak said: Was convinced he was gonna get himself sent off, was a silver lining that he didn't. He had that look about him from 10 minutes in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 6 minutes ago, STM said: "Pretty poor" Never seem him have a poor game. Really? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Mag Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Watch the build up to the Man City goal. Bruno just charges out of the midfield for no reason at all, causing Tonali and Joelinton to push narrower to cover his space. Something is seriously amiss with him atm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Thought he played well tonight - solid. Not at his best but that's only because his best is such a high level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobS Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Just now, The College Dropout said: Needs to move the ball faster. Teams are closing down his favourite passing angles. He was over run in the main. But didn’t think he was especially poor or anything. I suppose you have to rate him on what he is their to do - did he defend well, he was 'okay' in that regard. Did he create anything? No imo. Did he score or attack well? Only 1 chance, and he fluffed it massively. He set a much higher bar in the first half of last year, and blamed being injured on his less good performances in the second half of last year. But against elite opposition tonight, he did not stand out, and when he had a chance he fluffed it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregon_Geordie Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 6/10 for me. I think he's well below the Bruno that arrived. Sluggish and slow. Thought it was his injury last year, not sure now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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