shmmeee
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That’s two left sided forwards. On Sakas side it’s BTA and Raphael or playing Simms out of position.
It’s not a sudden turn, he’s a still a good player but if you have Wright and EMC who are better goal scorers and better at assists, why would they make way for Sakamoto?
You have Simms, BTA and Bassette on the bench if you start Wright as a striker. Simms and BTA got 32 goals between them last season.
My belief is that Simms will win his place back and you’ve got Wright and EMC on the wings with Saka being a role player from the bench. Up until 2-3 weeks ago EMC was a waste of money… things change quickly.
Thought he was poor against west bromEMC has had more than just 1 good game, every game under lampard he’s put in a good performance
EMC has played plenty of matches as a RW, until it’s been tried with all the players available.That’s two left sided forwards. On Sakas side it’s BTA and Raphael or playing Simms out of position.
EMC has played plenty of matches as a RW, until it’s been tried with all the players available.
Players may have to move around to get game time, there’s too many goals in Wright and EMC to not play both.
I take it you want at least to get money back on him at least, we're not at the point yet that to bet everything on EMC, I wish I could work out what the recruitment priories are at this club?EMC looks a different player on the right and not in a good way. I think there will be goals for Saka too, he’s just not yet getting the rub.
Maybe Wright can play wide right, I can’t recall any times he has to make a judgement. But this all hinges on us finding a striker so good it’s worth dropping someone and we’re miles from that.
I think he wants Wright left right on the left.Yes I’ve seen his recent games. I don’t understand what the last sentence means
EMC has played a couple of games there, if that. It’s best to reserve judgement.EMC looks a different player on the right and not in a good way. I think there will be goals for Saka too, he’s just not yet getting the rub.
Maybe Wright can play wide right, I can’t recall any times he has to make a judgement. But this all hinges on us finding a striker so good it’s worth dropping someone and we’re miles from that.
EMC has played a couple of games there, if that. It’s best to reserve judgement.
The way the wingers play, EMC and Wright at least (and Sakamoto to a lesser extent) is to joins the striker when Rudoni drifts to the left and the shape becomes more or less a 4-4-2.
There’s the option to play Rudoni RW or AM but deliberately drifts into the RW spot either for a 4-4-2 too.
That explains why we are scoring the majority of goals from the left with EMC and Haji when he was fit with Saka and MVE both able to cross to the far post and others chipping in tooWe’re 442 out of possession with Rudoni up front. In possession it’s basically a 325 with a front five of MvE Saka Bassette EMC Rudoni.
There’s no reason you can’t fit different players in that same basic shape. If EMC continues his form into the New Year and one of the strikers, you’re not going to relegate one of those players to the bench for Sakamoto.We’re 442 out of possession with Rudoni up front. In possession it’s basically a 325 with a front five of MvE Saka Bassette EMC Rudoni.
There’s no reason you can’t fit different players in that same basic shape. If EMC continues his form into the New Year and one of the strikers, you’re not going to relegate one of those players to the bench for Sakamoto.
It's a rather facetious reply bearing we have 32 goals sitting on the bench and with Wright is our top scorer, EMC and Rudoni being joint top goal scorers after him whereas Sakamoto has 4 goal contributions all season - where does he fit in?None of the strikers other than Wright have shown they’re undroppable. I’m really not sure where this idea has come from. I mean if Kai Andrew’s turns into Zidane we’ll have to drop Sheaf too. It’s a bit weird to keep arguing about it though.
It's a rather facetious reply bearing we have 32 goals sitting on the bench and with Wright is our top scorer, EMC and Rudoni being joint top goal scorers after him whereas Sakamoto has 4 goal contributions all season - where does he fit in?
You're just not going to make the selection of the team a binary between Wright and EMC at LW. The team right now would be Saka-Wright-EMC but my personal view is that Simms is going to break his way back in the team.
In reality 2 of the front 3 get subbed most games so you really need 5 players to cover the whole match.That’s the rub. I don’t see Simms displacing Wright or playing so well you put Wright out of position. We’ve overstocked on the left really, no matter what you do you’re playing someone out of position and I don’t think Lampard will want his wide forwards to be strikers.
Simms RWSo we should move EMC from where he is unplayable at times and has scored 3 goals in 4 games for Wright who will not be match fit when he comes back?
Leave EMC where he is with Wright taking up the left of the area. Interchangeable with EMC depending on game play at the time. Put Simms on the right of the area. When the ball comes in from the right we would scare the crap out of defences.
You think Simms should be on the RW?Simms RW
It's a rather facetious reply bearing we have 32 goals sitting on the bench and with Wright is our top scorer, EMC and Rudoni being joint top goal scorers after him whereas Sakamoto has 4 goal contributions all season - where does he fit in?
You're just not going to make the selection of the team a binary between Wright and EMC at LW. The team right now would be Saka-Wright-EMC but my personal view is that Simms is going to break his way back in the team.
tbf Wright's strong enough on his left foot to play some minutes on the right if Saka isn't firing or Simms starts getting goals again. Otherwise, when he's fit, if Simms isn't on it, he'd work through the middle with EMC on the left. Nice to have options.
MacAnthony says he is not great on the right.Your logic about Wright playing on the right applies to EMC. In fact EMC is naturally right footed. I don't buy into this EMC can only play ont left! It's all bollocks.
On top of that I only hear it from fans and not EMC.
Lampard said: “Haji is not back on the grass yet. It’s a difficult injury, an impact and we’re just making sure he’s comfortable before he goes out. So he’s actually been in this week doing a lot of cardio and doing what he can. So I haven’t got a clear date for you on that before he gets on the grass."
Amo-AmeyawThere must be some kid out there in PL2 who can play the old AM L/R/C Football Manager role.
I hope that is not another false dawn.Told fans tonight he should be back early Feb. Hoping before Ipswich match.
BTA unfortunately. Feels harsh to say but his overall performance still hasn't been great.Who are you dropping to fit him in now? Simms seems to be going through the gears and BTA has 2 in 2.
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