He’s a very tidy player who was clearly brought in with the expectation we would be playing 5 at the back possession based football which didn’t work out.
In the right situation he comes off the bench and can be very useful (Man Utd game as an example). He’s not suited to a back four or when...
He’s a very relaxed guy and quite tall and lanky. I think these factors make him look a bit languid but it doesn’t mean he isn’t trying. He’s just never going to look like a sprinter.
We are also comparing to Gyokeres who is an absolute animal and plays like he is to be executed if he doesn’t win.
Of all the calls and texts on CWR I wouldn’t class someone speculating we might bring 9 players in as nonsense compared to some of the drivel on there.
Long balls battling against defenders. It’s just not going to happen is it? Of course he can trap a ball, we know he can and have seen it, he just didn’t receive much service he could be expected to do anything with.
Just had a glance at Hull forum and they are complaining about their keeper and saying if it wasn’t for some sloppy mistakes in several games they’d be several points better off and comfortably in POs. A lot of similarities.
One absolutely bizarre one though said both our goals were lucky. The...
Not sure that’s true. We’ve improved gradually over several seasons developing and selling players. This season has seen a focus on facilities and back room staff which will hopefully pay dividends in the future. If we’re stagnant in 2 - 4 seasons I’ll agree.
He’s not the player for that job though. Need to build through the midfield then play him in. Even if he had won long balls there was nobody near him to receive the knock down. He was there to work the defence until the subs could come.
On the one hand it’s decision making and needing a bit more desire to get to a ball first. On the other, as you point out, it’s not changed really. It’s frustrating as he has huge talent and is much more of a physical presence than most 10s.