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Under used and played with back to goal far too often. Hes streets ahead of someone like lamela who poch turns to first. Needs a run of games like most to reach his potential. Think hes scored 10 or close to 10 this season. Not a bad return for a squad player.
I think playing him as a striker is moronic from Poch.Bizarrely or typically Moura scored yesterday when not as effective in his general play as he was in the first half.
But he offers more than a much overrated and over-tolerated Lamela.
Hope he starts on Wednesday. Problem is he won't unless Pochettino drops one of Eriksen or Alli, as I am sure Son will take to the pitch against Palace.
Same with Rose, who I can't abide, but who crosses apart played well.
I like him running at the oppo, turning defenders is welcomed especially against teams sat in. His runs also create gaps that others can/should find. He has improved massively on his defensive game (compared to when he first joined).I've been really encouraged by his last couple of appearances. He seems like he's genuinely a part of the group now and even though he divides opinion, £23m for him I think was a good deal.
He seems more direct than when he joined and he adds good quality, especially when the things he tries come off. I value the little mans character as well. Good signing IMO
I like him running at the oppo, turning defenders is welcomed especially against teams sat in. His runs also create gaps that others can/should find. He has improved massively on his defensive game (compared to when he first joined).
His problem, however, is his ability to link with his teammates, they find him or he finds them. It's hard to tell if this is a familiarization part of the game where players get to know each other's runs etc. or that he isn't a great passer of the ball or he needs someone close to him in support???
But he's well worth the money we paid without being a true star in the side, but a player that I think is positive to have in the squad. He's not, however, a player that City will get worried about if selected to play against him. So, great for Cups, and mid to lower tier oppo, but top of the table teams he's still got work to do for me.
First season South American in the Prem and he's got into double figures scored.You can't expect brilliant stuff from him when he's getting chance here and there. He absolutely deserved start yesterday and got couple of minutes. That's not good for any player, if you ask me. Yeah, I know it's hard for Poch to decide or drop someone, but then again, when is the time you give him run of couple of games?
He seems like a great guy, wish Poch would trust him more.
First season South American in the Prem and he's got into double figures scored.
He's doing great.