Jesus Navas

[johnmc]

Why do people expect a traditional right footed right winger to score goals? That is not his job. His job is to cross and track back. It is assists that are the problem...and it is debatable about whether Navas was the problem there or the empty box he was crossing into.

A winger is an attacking player. Of course they are asked to contribute in the goals for column. Name me another winger for a top side that doesn't.

 

[Bill]

I'd like to see him in a team not hampered by Pellegrini's tactics. Not saying he'd turn into Messi, but he may actually be able to use his pace. Saying that, I'm hoping the same for Sterling

bingo.

 

[BlueDeadHead]

A winger is an attacking player. Of course they are asked to contribute in the goals for column. Name me another winger for a top side that doesn't.

What top clubs play with traditional wingers?

 

[johnmc]

What top clubs play with traditional wingers?

So is that an argument to keep Navas. Bayern did fairly regularly. Anyway let's say attacking left or right sided players then.

 

[BlueDeadHead]

So is that an argument to keep Navas. Bayern did fairly regularly. Anyway let's say attacking left or right sided players then.

No lets not say that because that is a completely different role. You asked which wingers at a top club don't regularly score. To answer that question we have to talk about traditional wingers who play on their strong side like Navas. Players like Robben and Nolito play on their weak sides and cut in and score. It is very hard to score when you are in the corner of the pitch or on the touchline. If you want Navas to score, play him on the left.

 

[johnmc]

No lets not say that because that is a completely different role. You asked which wingers at a top club don't regularly score. To answer that question we have to talk about traditional wingers who play on their strong side like Navas. Players like Robben and Nolito play on their weak sides and cut in and score. It is very hard to score when you are in the corner of the pitch or on the touchline. If you want Navas to score, play him on the left.

Ok. It was to make it easier for you. You asked what top sides play with wingers. Well the one our manager has just come from did and they all chipped in with good goal and assist numbers.

So it's simple then. To cure Navas going to pieces in front of goal just switch him to the other side. Laughable. He has had numerous chances in his time. His finishing is woeful. Changing sides won't change that.

 

[Neville Kneville]

I think Navas has been an absolutely fantastic signing & am happy enough for him to stay if there's space in the squad. I see his faults but I also see his good points, which are many.

If he goes I also don't mind & can understand why, but I'd like to see him in a team not managed by a dick.

 

[Jazzman]

I think Navas has been an absolutely fantastic signing & am happy enough for him to stay if there's space in the squad. I see his faults but I also see his good points, which are many.

If he goes I also don't mind & can understand why, but I'd like to see him in a team not managed by a dick.

Absolutely right!

 

[Kinkladze 1]

Let's have it right, his attitude and work rate are to be applauded but he's a specialist in crossing it to the other team. 1 goal in 80 odd games! Fuck that. We need better.

 

[oldius]

Concentrate on what players can do and not what they can't so much. He has pace, ball retention, good defensive abilities and seems a good team mate and member: a large number of good qualities. His end product is not the best but not helped by a succession of small attacking players.