Every player will score pens for fun during training but in a game it is a specialised art, one that relies on total self belief and confidence. Yaya and Mario are examples of zero nerves. They knew they would score every time. Sergio, Jesus and Gundogan seem to have doubts and you can see the lack of confidence when they wait to take one. Two years ago Sergio would have easily scored yesterday as the keeper went really early and left the entire left side of the goal open but went for safety hitting it down the middle. I think it's time for someone to step up and demand the ball. I can't say who I think that will be, perhaps Rodri would be a good shout but it needs sorting soon.
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Penalty Taker
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BELFAST_BLUE_BOY
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who trained England for pens in the world cup finals......could we tempt them to our coaching team?
Whymewhynot
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who trained England for pens in the world cup finals......could we tempt them to our coaching team?
why?
spacecadet
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None I would have thought.What are the chances of being awarded a penalty in the Bernabeu?
Churchlawtonblue
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I am sure I have read that in training he is one of if not the best at taking them.What expertise does he have in taking them? Yes, he’s a clean striker of the ball and an accurate passer. But do we know that he’s any good at beating another goalkeeper from the penalty spot?
heslops barnet
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Hate to say it but Rashford ain’t to bad at penalties
Missed a couple himself early doors as well.Hate to say it but Rashford ain’t to bad at penalties
Whymewhynot
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What expertise does he have in taking them? Yes, he’s a clean striker of the ball and an accurate passer. But do we know that he’s any good at beating another goalkeeper from the penalty spot?
Clean striker of the ball and accurate. You answered your own question.
BlueSkyBlue
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Just a thought.....we are so bad at penalties, why not kick the ball the opposite way from the goal - straight at an oncoming defender and hope it goes out for a corner...we are awesome at corners.....
But it means playing Rashford for 5-6 full games until the penalty finally comes around!!!!
Hate to say it but Rashford ain’t to bad at penalties
But it means playing Rashford for 5-6 full games until the penalty finally comes around!!!!