Nope. I used the fact I've watched him, and seen how he completely lacks in confidence and doesn't appear to be improving in front of goal, to explain why Jesus remains a topic for discussion. I used his stats to back up my argument.So you used his stats this year to downgrade his ability.... gotcha....
So you’ve watched him, like the rest of us, and that makes you the authority?Nope. I used the fact I've watched him, and seen how he completely lacks in confidence and doesn't appear to be improving in front of goal, to explain why Jesus remains a topic for discussion. I used his stats to back up my argument.
I think when he arrived he promised more than he has delivered in terms of goal scoring particularly so this season when the opportunity to take centre stage arose.So you’ve watched him, like the rest of us, and that makes you the authority?
You also used a collation of data from this year to try and reinforce the point, as the previous 3 seasons clearly indicate you’re talking shite....
And the reason it remains a topic of discussion is because you can’t comprehend the differing label of ‘striker’, especially the way Jesus plays the game.... “offside? Shit”, “can’t head? Shit?”
“Misses too many chances? Shit” etc etc
It feels like it's been coached out of him. He's one of the biggest examples of a confidence player I've seen. He looks overwhelmed with all that's being asked of him and it's affecting his finishing. However, lets not forget he's scored some very important goals against Madrid, Liverpool, Southampton etc. He's still young and has a good G&A rate. He'll be fine, and if he becomes a LW or Second Striker, that's fine.He was better when he got here , he does give a lot to the team, that is true , however he still has a scoring job to do , sergio has been out what feels like a year , he has had plenty of time to fill the striking void
It feels like it's been coached out of him. He's one of the biggest examples of a confidence player I've seen. He looks overwhelmed with all that's being asked of him and it's affecting his finishing. However, lets not forget he's scored some very important goals against Madrid, Liverpool, Southampton etc. He's still young and has a good G&A rate. He'll be fine, and if he becomes a LW or Second Striker, that's fine.
And you are the authority of whether or not fans are allowed to discuss this? It's my opinion mate. Obviously! That's what you get on a forum, discussions, opinions...So you’ve watched him, like the rest of us, and that makes you the authority?
You also used a collation of data from this year to try and reinforce the point, as the previous 3 seasons clearly indicate you’re talking shite....
And the reason it remains a topic of discussion is because you can’t comprehend the differing label of ‘striker’, especially the way Jesus plays the game.... “offside? Shit”, “can’t head? Shit?”
“Misses too many chances? Shit” etc etc
It feels like it's been coached out of him. He's one of the biggest examples of a confidence player I've seen. He looks overwhelmed with all that's being asked of him and it's affecting his finishing. However, lets not forget he's scored some very important goals against Madrid, Liverpool, Southampton etc. He's still young and has a good G&A rate. He'll be fine, and if he becomes a LW or Second Striker, that's fine.
a lot of his goals have come from the bench when other teams are tired and he will run them to death. But maybe that doesnt work when he starts.
Not really true at all, it's one of the weird myths around Jesus people keep repeating.
As a starter he's scored 65 in 100 (47 in 67 in the league).
As a substitute he's got 7 goals in 64.
That's the same nonsense that Liverpool spout about Firmino to justify his existence. Jesus is no different to him - A player who started well, but is no longer living up to expectations and is living off the odd goal.
Like Firmino, PL defenders simply aren't worried by or about Jesus. He's got a big heart,but lacks any real presence
Great post, IMO.All our forwards are scoring less goals. This is due to a few things, they are taking less shots because defences are more packed(regularly come up against 5 at the back)and as you seen vs Palace teams still parking the bus when losing. Couple that with less creativity from our midfield and wings(we miss Dave)
We have scored 1 goal from the 6 yard box this season. Joint least in the league with the bottom 3 and Wolves. Last season we finished with 22, most in the league by 6. So we're about 10 goals off the pace from there alone, a position where Sterling usually thrives. I can't remember any goals where we've got to the oppo byline and cut it across for a tap-in?
Also, half way through the season and Kev has set-up 50% of our assisted goals compared to assisting 29% last year.
The fact Kev has had almost double the amount of shots in the league than anyone else in the team and only Sterling has had more than Gundo(who has almost had more shots in the box(18) than he did last two seasons combined(24) - 13 appearances vs 62) points to there being less opportunity to shoot for our players in advanced positions and instead we are relying on our mids.
Basically Gabby is not the issue with our team in the final 3rd, it's the lack of creativity outside of Kev. We are struggling vs the packed defences of the league as when you look at the more open champs league we are scoring and creating plenty. A new striker wouldn't change it either.
Luckily noJust out of curiosity does anyone back him for first goal scorer ?
Just isn’t the required level to take over from Sergi. He and Mahrez waste so many chancesYet another poor performance from our Brazilian no9.
But...
1.his work rate was amazing
2.he didn’t get any service
3.he’s not a striker
4.he was unlucky when he hit the post
5.his off the ball movement was incredible
6.he’s recovering from COVID-19
7.he’s not Sergio stop comparing him to Sergio.
8.he needs more time
Feel free to borrow one of the above .