Kelechi Iheanacho - 2016/17 Performances

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I swear his first touch wasnt as bad when he first started out, certainly needs a lot of attention on the training ground.

In anycase, this game I feel highlighted why he's still a work in progress. Kids got so much talent but these kinds of games are expected, frankly surprised we haven't seen more considering his young age

Edit; more poor performances i should say. For his age his lack of a performance dip is surprising!
 
I guess we can forgive every player the occasional stinker can't we? I'm sure he'll still get playing time when GJ comes in Jan
 
I know its not a popular opinion on here but i don't think he is ready to lead the line...certainly not on his own as every time he does this he seems lost and doesn't have much affect on the game...when paired with aguero (usually coming off the bench) he seems to do better. He either needs to play with Kun from the start of games or remain as in impact sub for now.
 
simon23 said:
I know its not a popular opinion on here but i don't think he is ready to lead the line...certainly not on his own as every time he does this he seems lost and doesn't have much affect on the game...when paired with aguero (usually coming off the bench) he seems to do better. He either needs to play with Kun from the start of games or remain as in impact sub for now.
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He will come good. The only way he can learn to lead a line is if he plays games leading the line by himself. He's done well before by himself for both club and country so I think in some of the fixtures there should be time taken on him for experience. He seems to be very eager to improve.
 
Useless when he starts, seems like a completely different player off the bench.
 
TheHitman said:
He will come good. The only way he can learn to lead a line is if he plays games leading the line by himself. He's done well before by himself for both club and country so I think in some of the fixtures there should be time taken on him for experience. He seems to be very eager to improve.
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I don doubt that he can and will in the future but right now he aint ready and Im not sure we can afford to do it too often.

I would like to see him and Kun play as a partnership more instead of when we are chasing something but I don think that will happen as Pep seems to prefer one out and out striker and when we do play 2 upfront it seems to be fun that drops deeper (which I just don't get as Kelechi is probably better at linking play and Kun is the more deadly near goal/playing on the last man)
 
simon23 said:
I know its not a popular opinion on here but i don't think he is ready to lead the line...certainly not on his own as every time he does this he seems lost and doesn't have much affect on the game...when paired with aguero (usually coming off the bench) he seems to do better. He either needs to play with Kun from the start of games or remain as in impact sub for now.
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Just because it's not a popular opinion on here doesn't mean it's wrong ;). Some were even suggesting we bench Sergio for him. Insane. Did bugger all all night.
 
JimmyNJ said:
I think Im at the point where I need to see Kelechi starting every match. Whether its 2 up top or Aguero on the bench, I think were better with him out there. he presses more aggressively, looking for the best pass and playing the one touch much more willingly and effectively than sergio.
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Kelechi ahead of Aguero? Never in a month of Sundays. A long way to go yet, needs to improve his first touch, mobility and awareness.
 
A super sub only at the moment I am afraid, I hope he continues to improve to fight to be a regular starter.
 
It's more his decision making that wasn't right last night, he seems to struggle when he has time rather than acting instinctively.

There were two occasions (when he had a shot blocked and when he passed to Nolito who was offside) that shouldn't have just resulted in a shot on target, but a goal.
 
Cannot be played ahead of Aguero unless exceptional circumstances, injury etc. Has to come on as a super sub.
If only he would have made more of that chance last night, a different match altogether it would have been.
 
normskih said:
Cannot be played ahead of Aguero unless exceptional circumstances, injury etc. Has to come on as a super sub.
If only he would have made more of that chance last night, a different match altogether it would have been.
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Only problem with making a player a super sub is that is doesn't really help their development. If you want the player to be that Super striker that leads the line they are going to need to start, play the game, understand the game and get experience. After one performance you can't say "this guy is going to be a super sub" That's not how it works.
 
Actually thought he was OK last night. His touch was good, and he played well with his back to goal at times. He should have buried the header but all strikers miss a sitter every now and then.

I don't think an average game as a starter necessarily means he's only good enough to be a super sub either. Aguero has the odd shite game. Means nothing.
 
normskih said:
Cannot be played ahead of Aguero unless exceptional circumstances, injury etc. Has to come on as a super sub.
If only he would have made more of that chance last night, a different match altogether it would have been.
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It would also have been a different match if any City player could have been arsed to attack the 6 yard box in the 2nd half when Kelechi put in a peach of a low cross from the byline. I would agree that the responsibility of leading the line alone is probably a bit much for a player barely past his 20th birthday but I didn't think he was as bad as some on here make out. I'd like to see Pep try a bit more 3-5-2 with Sergio and Kelechi partnered up front. Sergio looks as if he needs help as much as Kelechi right now.
 
BlueTG said:
He's not playing like he is one of the best on the planet at the moment though is he? Why is it such a implausible suggestion to drop a striker who is struggling and seemingly not playing for the benefit of the team, for one who scores or assists whenever he eventually makes it onto the pitch?
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Tricky_Trev said:
You ignored his question. It's ok to want Iheanacho to start. Wanting that doesn't mean said person thinks Aguero is the new Cameron Jerome.
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domalino said:
Ibrahimovic is also nominated for the ballon d'or. Remind me how well he's playing?
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So tell me about this Sergio fella again lads...
 
IanBishopsHaircut said:
So tell me about this Sergio fella again lads...
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Showed yesterday what he can do, and therefore how badly he'd been playing up til now.



Not entirely sure why you've called me back into this, as all I did was point out how flawed your statement of "he's nominated for the ballon d'or so he must be in fantastic form" was.

I never said he should be dropped, or he was finished, or anything remotely similar.
 
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