It's clear to see from that clip that Bassette has the raw ability to be a very good player. IMO I don't think he is FL's type of character, and he has gone backwards massively since MR went.This performance against Spurs showed more than enough of what he is capable of.
Work rate and intensity, movement, technical ability all incredible. Think this was the last time we saw him hit those levels however.
Having been optimistic about Bassette, after what we've seen I'm not sure he has got what it takes to develop into a decent striker.
He isn't keen to get in the box, can't really beat a player, doesn't shoot well. His movement is ok, pace decent but that isn't enough imo.
You only have to look at what has happened with Rudoni since FL joined to see why Bassette hasn't developed in a similar way.
In Lampard's own words he has enjoyed one-to-one working with Rudoni, who has benefitted massively and responded well.
As far as I know FL has made no such comments about Bassette, who I think would also benefit from that kind of attention. Whether he has had that opportunity, or whether FL has the patience or the desire to give him that kind of attention I don't know, but I wouldn't be surprised if Bassette feels left out and wants away. Personally I think to lose Bassette would be a massive mistake.
No I'm not blaming anyone, including the manager, just pointing out that different players have possibly had different treatment, that's really in FL's own words, either actual or coded, and I was careful not to state anything as fact, as some posters on here do. It's common sense that a player who shows massive enthusiasm to learn will earn more time with a mentor. I'm just pointing what I THINK would have worked better with Bassette, whom I think will become a great player with the right coaching and mentoring.That’s quite a scenario to paint. It’s interesting that even if remotely accurate you seem to be blaming the management for not making the player feel special rather than the player
He strikes me as Mario Balotelli with a lot less talentNo I'm not blaming anyone, including the manager, just pointing out that different players have possibly had different treatment, that's really in FL's own words, either actual or coded, and I was careful not to state anything as fact, as some posters on here do. It's common sense that a player who shows massive enthusiasm to learn will earn more time with a mentor. I'm just pointing what I THINK would have worked better with Bassette, whom I think will become a great player with the right coaching and mentoring.
Agree, need to keep him, but a loan wfor 6 months would make a lot of sense. Loan to league 1 or a European team and I think Bassette scores on a regular basis and that could be transformative for his development. Getting cameos for us is not the right situation for him.You only have to look at what has happened with Rudoni since FL joined to see why Bassette hasn't developed in a similar way.
In Lampard's own words he has enjoyed one-to-one working with Rudoni, who has benefitted massively and responded well.
As far as I know FL has made no such comments about Bassette, who I think would also benefit from that kind of attention. Whether he has had that opportunity, or whether FL has the patience or the desire to give him that kind of attention I don't know, but I wouldn't be surprised if Bassette feels left out and wants away. Personally I think to lose Bassette would be a massive mistake.
If he was left out of the squad last night and the reports are true that a move isn't imminent then we're not going to be in a strong position to be making demands. Otoh he may just have taken a knock
Yes. You never really know though.Random for Lampard to say it was tactical for him but then say others had knocks.
For him to say that you'd have to assume he knows Bassette is on the way out.Random for Lampard to say it was tactical for him but then say others had knocks.
I fear some level of disagreement has been going on but you never know.For him to say that you'd have to assume he knows Bassette is on the way out.
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