I didn’t say that I said he didn’t look as confident as he has done, he did ok when he came on, bit he doesn’t have that swagger he seemed to have when he first arrived, the lad has already apologized on social media about his performances so he’s well aware of the criticism , I know where I sit that when he first came and got the ball, everyone was on their feet in anticipation now most just think he will lose it.Hang on, you didn’t think he made an impact yesterday? He did more positive play in 20 minutes than the rest of our forwards. On the flip side he could have gifted them a pen by bottling a header but he was certainly more positive than mist.
There is no player in the Premier league that is 3-4 levels ahead of another player in the Premier league. Come on. And by the phrasing of the evaluation it can be inferred that you don't really understand the game. Doku doesn't even make stepovers, but he unsettles defences like few others and creates a lot of dangerous situations. It hasnt translated into goals and assists yet, his anticipation of teammates movement and pass accuracy needs to improve but he is simply more of a wild card offensively than Palmer. I can honestly see him reach Vini level in a year or two and becoming a 10G+10A type of winger.Technically Palmer is 3 or 4 levels ahead - in terms of giddy excitement and pacey step overs that don't work - then I concede - Doku every-time. By the way, why are you comparing such disparate players?
There is no player in the Premier league that is 3-4 levels ahead of another player in the Premier league.
Hmmm, I can probably deduce where your allegiances lie Belgian Flash.There is no player in the Premier league that is 3-4 levels ahead of another player in the Premier league. Come on. And by the phrasing of the evaluation it can be inferred that you don't really understand the game. Doku doesn't even make stepovers, but he unsettles defences like few others and creates a lot of dangerous situations. It hasnt translated into goals and assists yet, his anticipation of teammates movement and pass accuracy needs to improve but he is simply more of a wild card offensively than Palmer. I can honestly see him reach Vini level in a year or two and becoming a 10G+10A type of winger.
I think you're right! Great analysisI didn’t say that I said he didn’t look as confident as he has done, he did ok when he came on, bit he doesn’t have that swagger he seemed to have when he first arrived, the lad has already apologized on social media about his performances so he’s well aware of the criticism , I know where I sit that when he first came and got the ball, everyone was on their feet in anticipation now most just think he will lose it.
Honestly?I can honestly see him reach Vini level in a year or two and becoming a 10G+10A type of winger.
I assumed he meant Kompany.Honestly?
As good as Vini?
Or JonesI assumed he meant Kompany
His blistering start is actually counting against him right now. He’s had good bad and indifferent performances which is pretty much the same as every new signing we’ve made in the Pep era.The lad is in his first season settling into a new club and team mates, new country new formations and what’s expected of him so it was always gonna hit and miss in his first year. Next season this lad will be like a new signing let’s give him time and then judge him.
As I said before, Vini has the benefit of not having to defend much, he is allowed to lose the ball as much as he wants, and he is a walking red card risk everytime he steps on the pitch. So its not all sunshine and rainbows with him. Until two years ago he was a massive liability because he couldn't shoot to save his life. But he improved his shooting technique and even more importantly hes always trying to get in a position to score poacher goals. When Doku learns off ball movement and shooting he will be better than Vinicius because he is already a better passer and crosser, and his dribbling/touch is as good as Vini.Honestly?
As good as Vini?
The Tom Brown's School Days excuse.The lad is in his first season settling into a new club and team mates, new country new formations and what’s expected of him so it was always gonna hit and miss in his first year. Next season this lad will be like a new signing let’s give him time and then judge him.
If he was homegrown the fans would have more patience and encouragement.FactThe Tom Brown's School Days excuse.
Give him all the time you want - costly but OK let's see.
I’d have all the patience in the world if he put a shift in and chased back when we lose the ball.If he was homegrown the fans would have more patience and encouragement.Fact
If he was homegrown the fans would have more patience and encouragement.Fact
Yeah, i agree with that about his swagger and i suppose confidence.I didn’t say that I said he didn’t look as confident as he has done, he did ok when he came on, bit he doesn’t have that swagger he seemed to have when he first arrived, the lad has already apologized on social media about his performances so he’s well aware of the criticism , I know where I sit that when he first came and got the ball, everyone was on their feet in anticipation now most just think he will lose it.
Vinicius is fast as fuck as well, he’s levels below him.As I said before, Vini has the benefit of not having to defend much, he is allowed to lose the ball as much as he wants, and he is a walking red card risk everytime he steps on the pitch. So its not all sunshine and rainbows with him. Until two years ago he was a massive liability because he couldn't shoot to save his life. But he improved his shooting technique and even more importantly hes always trying to get in a position to score poacher goals. When Doku learns off ball movement and shooting he will be better than Vinicius because he is already a better passer and crosser, and his dribbling/touch is as good as Vini.