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.
Random for Lampard to say it was tactical for him but then say others had knocks.
The interviewer gave him the perfect answer to the question and Lampard just went with it.It's was an answer to a leading question:
"was it for tactical reasons Bassette was left out?"
"Er yes it was tactical."
Sure it was rumoured last season, Bassette was throwing his toys out of the pram for his lack of game time. That was probably it for Frank. He did appear at the end of the season a couple of times but was awful.I fear some level of disagreement has been going on but you never know.
He got game time at Bristol Rovers and i can answer that for you.Kinda interested to see if he gets some time on Saturday. Would be a good test to see where he’s at
He got game time at Bristol Rovers and i can answer that for you.
channeling his inner Sheaf??Smiling as well
Yes, I thought he was disappointing at BristolHe got game time at Bristol Rovers and i can answer that for you.
He did really well to get onto a loose ball and could have been through.
He kicked it straight out for a throw.
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