Gyorkes is just as good. As proven with Alvarez two strikers didn't quite work with Haaland either.
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Omar Marmoush
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Delap in the summer to help be a rotation option for the "target striker" spot makes sense to me.Pssssh.
Marmoush is versatile, technical, intelligent, creative, and excels at dribbling in tight spaces. A destroyer against low blocks. He can seamlessly fit into any system Pep decides to play.
Viktor, on the other hand, is a no.9, and nothing else. He is similar to Haaland. He’s not particularly technical, creative, or crafty. Pep would either have to change the system to accommodate both, or drop one—and I don't see Pep playing with two non-technical strikers in the same lineup. Viktor and Haaland both need space to thrive.
Gyokeres would want to start over Haaland, and both at once is impossible.
Also Im pretty sure Gyokeres will cost like 100m for whichever club gets him, im thinking Madrid go for him.
Nope, he is not as good. A great goal scorer, but not creative, not technical, does not operate well in tight spots or against low blocks, not that intelligent and not a good dribbler.Gyorkes is just as good.
Less likely he would expect to be the main man.Delap in the summer to help be a rotation option for the "target striker" spot makes sense to me.
Gyokeres would want to start over Haaland, and both at once is impossible.
Also Im pretty sure Gyokeres will cost like 100m for whichever club gets him, im thinking Madrid go for him.
We don't reallly need that extra bit either. I disagree Gyorkes would be a good option.Nope, he is not as good. A great goal scorer, but not creative, not technical, does not operate well in tight spots or against low blocks, not that intelligent and not a good dribbler.
That extra bit of quality is exactly what we need, or else we’ll continue to pass the ball aimlessly from side to side and backwards, lacking any real penetration into the 18-yard box. Without someone who can break through those defensive lines and take risks, we’ll remain predictable and sterile in our attacking play. We need a player who can carry the ball forward, make direct runs, and create danger—someone who can truly threaten opposition defenses, rather than just passing for the sake of possession. That’s the key to unlocking the attack and becoming a real force in the final third.We don't reallly need that extra bit either.
That is why I appreciate players like Musiala and Bobb for Pep’s style of play—they possess that special ability to disrupt defenses, something we’ve been lacking in our attacking play. Marmoush, Kvara, and Nusa all share that same unique trait. They are not just dribblers, they are intelligent, direct players who can penetrate and break through tight, well-organized defenses. In a game where defenses are often parked or locked down, these players are the ones who can “gate crash” and make things happen. They create unpredictability, forcing defenders to make decisions on the fly, which is exactly what we need when facing a parked bus. The ability to break defensive lines with flair, creativity, goal scoring ability and a ruthless edge—that's the type of player we need to transform our attack.
Similar scoring record to Julian Alaverz which again isn't a completely a bad thing but again a repeat of the problem of being rotated.That extra bit of quality is exactly what we need, or else we’ll continue to pass the ball aimlessly from side to side and backwards, lacking any real penetration into the 18-yard box. Without someone who can break through those defensive lines and take risks, we’ll remain predictable and sterile in our attacking play. We need a player who can carry the ball forward, make direct runs, and create danger—someone who can truly threaten opposition defenses, rather than just passing for the sake of possession. That’s the key to unlocking the attack and becoming a real force in the final third.
That is why I appreciate players like Musiala and Bobb for Pep’s style of play—they possess that special ability to disrupt defenses, something we’ve been lacking in our attacking play. Marmoush, Kvara, and Nusa all share that same unique trait. They are not just dribblers, they are intelligent, direct players who can penetrate and break through tight, well-organized defenses. In a game where defenses are often parked or locked down, these players are the ones who can “gate crash” and make things happen. They create unpredictability, forcing defenders to make decisions on the fly, which is exactly what we need when facing a parked bus. The ability to break defensive lines with flair, creativity, goal scoring ability and a ruthless edge—that's the type of player we need to transform our attack.
To be honest, I really don’t want to see another player similar to Haaland in our team. Haaland is enough for me. Delap, like Viktor, just aren’t creative or technical enough, and their link-up play is subpar. We need a player who can complement Haaland's style, someone who can bring creativity, intelligence, and versatility to our attacking play, rather than just being another traditional striker. Having players who can drop deeper, make incisive runs, and link up play would add the extra dimension we’ve been missing. That is just my preference.Delap in the summer to help be a rotation option for the "target striker" spot makes sense to me.
True.Gyokeres would want to start over Haaland, and both at once is impossible.
£63M can get him out of Sporting this summer, even though his release is set at £83M.Also Im pretty sure Gyokeres will cost like 100m for whichever club gets him, im thinking Madrid go for him.
Yes, they might have similar records, but Marmoush is a far superior dribbler, a creative force, and an elegant footballer. His style is fluid, he’s intelligent, and he reads the game better than most. Unlike Alvarez, who at times seemed out of place as a no.10, Marmoush flourishes in that role, showcasing his ability to link up play, drift into space, and make things happen in the final third. His vision and technical ability allow him to contribute not just with goals, but also with assists and key passes, offering versatility in his positioning and play. The sum of all those qualities makes him a better fit for our system and a more complete attacking option.Similar scoring record to Julian Alaverz which again isn't a completely a bad thing but again a repeat of the problem of being rotated.
Marmoush is capable of playing in four different positions, so rotation wouldn’t be an issue for him. He wouldn’t complain about being played out of position, whether as an AM, LW, RW, or even as a striker, because all of those positions are within his skill set. His versatility allows him to adapt seamlessly to different roles, giving Pep the flexibility to rotate without disrupting the flow of the team.
Im saying after Marmoush (I want both players) in the summer.To be honest, I really don’t want to see another player similar to Haaland in our team. Haaland is enough for me. Delap, like Viktor, just aren’t creative or technical enough, and their link-up play is subpar. We need a player who can complement Haaland's style, someone who can bring creativity, intelligence, and versatility to our attacking play, rather than just being another traditional striker. Having players who can drop deeper, make incisive runs, and link up play would add the extra dimension we’ve been missing. That is just my preference.
True.
£63M can get him out of Sporting this summer, even though his release is set at £83M.
I think currently Marmoush being a backup to Haaland is fine, but he will probably be much better on LW or playing off a target striker.
Delap is a relatively cheap Haaland backup to keep the target man setup going, and you can still play Marmoush LW or just behind Delap.
Id be surprised if Sporting take less than the release clause considering there will be LOADS of clubs after him. They have no need to lower it. 83m isnt too much for the top teams.