WestGorton
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Best game in a footballing sense. Kame like passing ability.
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9 | Erling Haaland - 2024/25
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He's not trying and timing it wrong, he's just waiting for a KDB-like ball at the far post. They've been playing and training together for more than one season, doubt it will come with more timeProbably just takes time to develop the on-field chemistry/synergy. Doku is unpredictable so not the easiest job adapting when there is limited tendency data. Hopefully should improve with more on pitch time together.
I wish he would make more near post runs ala Aguero, he'd be on the end of many more crosses.He isn't moving in the box very well at all. It's ridiculous when his scoring record is so good but in this system where it's intricate play from out wide he just stands still if the ball doesn't come to his feet. Can't/shouldn't get away with it tbh.
Really good assist tonight though at least!
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If he played for United I can imagine what we'd be saying about tonights performance. He carried very little threat at all.
Unless he scores goals, there's not much from him and that is a real puzzle for Pep. He doesn't tend to score 'decisive' goals but kind of gets goals in patches.
Unless he scores goals, there's not much from him and that is a real puzzle for Pep. He doesn't tend to score 'decisive' goals but kind of gets goals in patches.
David White
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Best game for a while tonight. Was much more involved and active and him occasionally dropping in to take the ball really opens up both sides of the pitch for us. He then has the pace to get forward to be the target man in the box. Keep at that and it’ll come again.
Still not happy that he won’t attack the ball at the front post, but I’m sure he’ll develop that part of his game.
I’ve been critical of him because he has been a passenger in too many games in my opinion, but credit where it’s due, he played his part tonight and that assist for Doku was excellent.
Still not happy that he won’t attack the ball at the front post, but I’m sure he’ll develop that part of his game.
I’ve been critical of him because he has been a passenger in too many games in my opinion, but credit where it’s due, he played his part tonight and that assist for Doku was excellent.
southamptonblue
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The problem is Doku has no idea what he's going to do himself most of the time!There was a couple of times tonight where it looks like it’s on a plate if he makes the run. I would cut him some slack because Doku doesn’t always get the ball in. It can’t be easy for a striker to read what Doku is going to do.
Calm down, he has played a few good passes. That’s obviously a positive but he he was hardly Kane like in his general play.Best game in a footballing sense. Kame like passing ability.
WestGorton
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I thought he was.Calm down, he has played a few good passes. That’s obviously a positive but he he was hardly Kane like in his general play.
Fair enoughI thought he was.
Been crying out for Pep to use him like that. If he’s not scoring, he needs to be allowed to affect the game in other ways. And that involves dropping into the space, turning and passing.
His passing is very underrated and his technique means he gets them off quickly before defenders can nail him. Happened a few times but specifically with Gvardiol and the Doku goal.
His passing is very underrated and his technique means he gets them off quickly before defenders can nail him. Happened a few times but specifically with Gvardiol and the Doku goal.