The new number 9…
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The thing with the amount of crossing we do is missing the point though, we cross a lot because we run out of ideas and start pumping crosses into the box against crowded defenses, which usually leads to nothing. Of course it would be a useful asset for our striker to be good in the air, Bobby and Jota had/have always got the odd headed goal against the odds when we've needed it, but I think changing some of the approach play in and around the box is as important, we don't seem to create that much. I know the stats will say differently, but we don't seem to create that many clear cut opportunities. We've leveled off in terms of goal threat too, so it's not just about the goals, it's about turning that possession into something more incisive.
I agree, but I'd rather patch the hole in the boat I'm sitting on than going "maybe I need to rethink my travel arrangements".
Until we get that midfielder (or midfielders) who's going to provide those intricate passes into the box like, Odegaard, Silva, KDB and the rest manage to do, get someone who can head the ball.
Like Firmino or Suarez or Jota.
I really like Sesko but it feels like he has gone a bit backwards this season. There is a massive talent there though.
For the quoted 86 mill fee we have to be pretty certain that we can get the best out of him.
Feels like we just have to be sure that we hit on the 9 signing we make. As someone else said. Might have to pay a bit extra just to know you get a sure thing, if thats even possible.
For the quoted 86 mill fee we have to be pretty certain that we can get the best out of him.
Feels like we just have to be sure that we hit on the 9 signing we make. As someone else said. Might have to pay a bit extra just to know you get a sure thing, if thats even possible.
The irony of supposedly having an anti-English bias and now being a proponent of good 'ol fashioned English percentage hoof/football... Stockholm syndrome (in Stockholm?).
Have we though?
Just for the fun of it I checked the expected goals stats from every game we've played this season. Only once has a team created more than us in a league game. Everton away.
In the last 10 games we've still had the most shots in the league, most shots inside the box, created the 2nd most big chances and have the highest expected goals from the chances created.
In the last 5 games we're top of the same stats. Still with the most shots inside the box as well.
Thats not really the signs of a team running out of ideas and pumping crosses.
Maybe we're not easy on the eye for the last few months, but we're still creating more chances in all but one game.
We're the second best defensive side in the league as well, btw.
I don't know. It feels more like we're efficient and play with a type of control that people misread for an ability to struggle with breaking teams down. But when you look at it after the game we deserved to win and created the most chances regardless.
I tend to agree. I think we've dealt pretty well with low blocks in general. I certainly haven't often had that sinking feeling of knowing we won't score. It's all just a bit boringly efficient, if there is a problem.
He wanted to stay and develop in Germany until the time was right. He was only 19/20 when we signed Nunez and has knocked back moves to Arsenal and United previously. No idea what his personality is like.
What can I do? At least I'm adapting.
I dunno he looks like a douche
Based on nothing but youtube I'd say Sesko has more potential than Ekitike. I can at least imagine a great player emerging from those raw attributes, whereas I really struggle with Ekitike.
So, you want a Chris Wood type player, or whoever scores bag loads of headed goals these days?
Never said that, I just said that David is not good enough in the air. Was Firmino a Chris Woods type? Or Suarez?
I want an all-rounder in there.
Not some fucking modern Djibril Cissé.
Wood has 7. Next best in PL is Haaland with 4
Name a few Suarez or Firmino type players around?
Actually don't, I couldn't give a fiddlers.
Good for you
Slot likes that south American fire. Just a shame it can't be controlled(in Darwin at least)
Edit: just realised we both said slot. I meant klopp, and I presume you did too @Modo
I have no opinion on sesko. High ceiling, but is he one with the work ethic and desire to reach it? I'm seeing it with szob tbh. Vast potential, not really tapping in to it.
Half tempted just to stay away from red bull teams tbh. The rarely work out for us
Half tempted just to stay away from red bull teams tbh. The rarely work out for us
Firmino & Jota scored plenty with their head - which I think is Modo's nuance. They need to have more about them than scoring goals on the counter or only with their feet.
However - for David I think he would be back up and again like the Aina rumour it could be a good investment to spend more on an out and out starter
Focussing on headers is probably a minute detail considering what we lack from our central forward. I’m deliberately staying away from centre forward.
If we had a central forward scoring 5 non-set piece goals a season we would be ecstatic. But it’s the more overall capability I’m interested in.