Morning. Great result last night - as in its a Cup game and we are through to the next round! Well done lads. (There’s a however coming…).
First home game I’ve watched on TV for a long time too (not on Autopay and missed the ST window for applications).
The lack of quality up front is a huge worry. As noted above:
Richarlison - nowhere near good enough. Too slow, can’t hold the ball up. Poor decision making and lacks composure in front of goal.
Kulusevski - as posters have said above, too predictable.
BJ - shows flashes but needs to be more consistent.
Gil - it’s not gonna happen for him in English football.
PEH & Skipp - yes it does look like they’ve been coached to play more ‘forward’. But a lot of this is a mix of instinct and innate desire. Sarr’s running power makes him a much different proposition going forward. Bissouma’s close touch and skill are a unique blend - we are gonna miss them both during AFCON.
The defence is holding up well. The back 4 were the best players on show last night. And we have reinforcements on the way.
In terms of the season as a whole - we need more goals and quality up front (without Son).
The Cup? Let’s have a nice easy home tie in the draw please (it’ll be City away now I’ve typed that…)
First home game I’ve watched on TV for a long time too (not on Autopay and missed the ST window for applications).
The lack of quality up front is a huge worry. As noted above:
Richarlison - nowhere near good enough. Too slow, can’t hold the ball up. Poor decision making and lacks composure in front of goal.
Kulusevski - as posters have said above, too predictable.
BJ - shows flashes but needs to be more consistent.
Gil - it’s not gonna happen for him in English football.
PEH & Skipp - yes it does look like they’ve been coached to play more ‘forward’. But a lot of this is a mix of instinct and innate desire. Sarr’s running power makes him a much different proposition going forward. Bissouma’s close touch and skill are a unique blend - we are gonna miss them both during AFCON.
The defence is holding up well. The back 4 were the best players on show last night. And we have reinforcements on the way.
In terms of the season as a whole - we need more goals and quality up front (without Son).
The Cup? Let’s have a nice easy home tie in the draw please (it’ll be City away now I’ve typed that…)