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snap!FFS, I was pressing the play button.
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I agree with a lot of this - there's a reason why Ange was so defensive of Richarlison in the presser and has been so glowing about him in previous interviews. He clearly likes him and feels he's a strong fit, even if he obviously lacks the brilliance of Kane.I can tell a lot of people still don't understand Ange's tactics, and the fact that we don't have to rely on a single player to have a moment of brilliance to score goals.
The CF position is as much about energy and effort in this system as it is about scoring goals. The wing positions require more technical skill than the CF - who is really more of a poacher in this system, which is different than what we are used to seeing from Kane - who has had to create his own scoring opportunities for so long.
If you look at both of Skippy's goals from yesterday - you would see that both goals are a direct result of Richarlison's play.
In the first goal - Richarlison makes a run to the near post, drawing the defender, and leaving the space wide open for Lo Celso's shot off the post - Skippy then follows in unobstructed for the goal.
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In the second goal, Richarlison is again crashing in front of the goal, taking the attention from both CBs, leaving Skippy to beat his midfielder for an open header.
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Richarlison won't be on the scoresheet for either goal - but he was doing this job, and that created scoring opportunities for others.
Veliz is tailor made for the poachers role - as seen in his highlights from Argentina. We are not sending him on loan, so we should be providing him with minutes off the bench to ensure we continue with a high octane attack for 90 minutes. I also think Scarlett is ready for a bigger role - and not on loan. If we send him on loan, it would need to be to a similar style attack - so that he can prepare properly, but I am not sure where that would be. He looks fit enough to do the dirty work in the PL if called upon.
And, I think Son is probably a better fit as a striker in this system than a winger - so he provides even more cover this season if Kane leaves. What we lack, more than cover for the striker position, is a long-term solution at winger. We currently have Solomon - who I like. But, we should have another winger who is very technical and capable of beating a man. That would be a better use of money than buying a younger striker who could potentially block Veliz and Scarlett.
I guess we just fundamentally just disagree.It’s more none of those three are anywhere near good enough for where we want to be.
I wouldn't be adverse to a younger striker but I agree in not needing a superstar signing up there.I guess we just fundamentally just disagree.
None of those can do the things that Kane can do. On that we agree.
But, we don't need a striker to do all the things that Kane used to have to do. Even if Kane stays, he won't have to do all the things he used to do.
Maybe I am putting too much faith in Scarlett and Veliz - but I believe they are both capable of playing a role this year. It's not about experience as much as it is about energy and effort in this role. Kyogo, all 5'7" of him, scored 34 goals for Celtic last season - all but one came from being in the box and most from getting on the end of a cross, or a rebound.
That „cheaper option” was 50m euros and Ange reportedly wanted him at Celtic. Imagine how much Leverkusen wants for Tapsoba if he was truly our top target then. And he’s not even first choice for UnitedOur top target for CB was Tapsoba - we chose the cheaper option - Utd now going for him after selling Maguire
This is all great if you are going to create bundles of chances every game because we are consistently camped around the opponents box. I'm under no illusion that won't be the case in quite a few games in the Premier league. I love the new front foot constant attack football approach but do I think we will be able to do that against the better Prem teams? No is the simple answer. I think the game will ebb and flow with both sides having to defend extended periods of games. That is when being clinical is required as you aren't going to create big numbers of clear cut chances. I get your point that a poacher is more important to an Ange team than a genuine genius footballing CF but the big point is we currently have a genius who is also a great poacher. If we sell Kane it's a string to our bow that we've lost.I can tell a lot of people still don't understand Ange's tactics, and the fact that we don't have to rely on a single player to have a moment of brilliance to score goals.
The CF position is as much about energy and effort in this system as it is about scoring goals. The wing positions require more technical skill than the CF - who is really more of a poacher in this system, which is different than what we are used to seeing from Kane - who has had to create his own scoring opportunities for so long.
If you look at both of Skippy's goals from yesterday - you would see that both goals are a direct result of Richarlison's play.
In the first goal - Richarlison makes a run to the near post, drawing the defender, and leaving the space wide open for Lo Celso's shot off the post - Skippy then follows in unobstructed for the goal.
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In the second goal, Richarlison is again crashing in front of the goal, taking the attention from both CBs, leaving Skippy to beat his midfielder for an open header.
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Richarlison won't be on the scoresheet for either goal - but he was doing this job, and that created scoring opportunities for others.
Veliz is tailor made for the poachers role - as seen in his highlights from Argentina. We are not sending him on loan, so we should be providing him with minutes off the bench to ensure we continue with a high octane attack for 90 minutes. I also think Scarlett is ready for a bigger role - and not on loan. If we send him on loan, it would need to be to a similar style attack - so that he can prepare properly, but I am not sure where that would be. He looks fit enough to do the dirty work in the PL if called upon.
And, I think Son is probably a better fit as a striker in this system than a winger - so he provides even more cover this season if Kane leaves. What we lack, more than cover for the striker position, is a long-term solution at winger. We currently have Solomon - who I like. But, we should have another winger who is very technical and capable of beating a man. That would be a better use of money than buying a younger striker who could potentially block Veliz and Scarlett.
Winning post.I can tell a lot of people still don't understand Ange's tactics, and the fact that we don't have to rely on a single player to have a moment of brilliance to score goals.
The CF position is as much about energy and effort in this system as it is about scoring goals. The wing positions require more technical skill than the CF - who is really more of a poacher in this system, which is different than what we are used to seeing from Kane - who has had to create his own scoring opportunities for so long.
If you look at both of Skippy's goals from yesterday - you would see that both goals are a direct result of Richarlison's play.
In the first goal - Richarlison makes a run to the near post, drawing the defender, and leaving the space wide open for Lo Celso's shot off the post - Skippy then follows in unobstructed for the goal.
View attachment 130257
In the second goal, Richarlison is again crashing in front of the goal, taking the attention from both CBs, leaving Skippy to beat his midfielder for an open header.
View attachment 130258
Richarlison won't be on the scoresheet for either goal - but he was doing this job, and that created scoring opportunities for others.
Veliz is tailor made for the poachers role - as seen in his highlights from Argentina. We are not sending him on loan, so we should be providing him with minutes off the bench to ensure we continue with a high octane attack for 90 minutes. I also think Scarlett is ready for a bigger role - and not on loan. If we send him on loan, it would need to be to a similar style attack - so that he can prepare properly, but I am not sure where that would be. He looks fit enough to do the dirty work in the PL if called upon.
And, I think Son is probably a better fit as a striker in this system than a winger - so he provides even more cover this season if Kane leaves. What we lack, more than cover for the striker position, is a long-term solution at winger. We currently have Solomon - who I like. But, we should have another winger who is very technical and capable of beating a man. That would be a better use of money than buying a younger striker who could potentially block Veliz and Scarlett.
Bluto's dead on when it comes to the majority of teams we'd face. Richy's contribution off the ball is immense. And his ability to draw fouls around the box matters now that we have Maddison taking free kicks.This is all great if you are going to create bundles of chances every game because we are camped around the opponents box. I'm under no illusion that won't be the case in quite a few games in the Premier league. I love the new front foot constant attack football approach but do I think we will be able to do that against the better Prem teams? No is the simple answer. I think the game will ebb and flow with both sides having to defend extended periods of games. That is when being clinical is required as you aren't going to create big numbers of clear cut chances. I get your point that a poacher is more important to an Ange team than a genuine genius footballing CF but the big point is we currently have a genius who is also a great poacher. If we sell Kane it's a string to our bow that we've lost.
Surely you agree that whilst we don't need to rely on that single player having a moment of genius under Ange, having that in our side is better than not having it? If Kane goes I don't want to rely on the system always doing the work if we can bring in a player that fits that system but can also produce moments of magic when things aren't going to plan.
Surely you agree that whilst we don't need to rely on that single player having a moment of genius under Ange, having that in our side is better than not having it? If Kane goes I don't want to rely on the system always doing the work if we can bring in a player that fits that system but can also produce moments of magic when things aren't going to plan.
Not to answer for @Bluto Blutarsky, but I think the main difference in opinion here is that we think it will be more valuable to the team/system under Ange that the player that can produce those moments of magic plays on the wing rather than the striker.This is all great if you are going to create bundles of chances every game because we are consistently camped around the opponents box. I'm under no illusion that won't be the case in quite a few games in the Premier league. I love the new front foot constant attack football approach but do I think we will be able to do that against the better Prem teams? No is the simple answer. I think the game will ebb and flow with both sides having to defend extended periods of games. That is when being clinical is required as you aren't going to create big numbers of clear cut chances. I get your point that a poacher is more important to an Ange team than a genuine genius footballing CF but the big point is we currently have a genius who is also a great poacher. If we sell Kane it's a string to our bow that we've lost.
Surely you agree that whilst we don't need to rely on that single player having a moment of genius under Ange, having that in our side is better than not having it? If Kane goes I don't want to rely on the system always doing the work if we can bring in a player that fits that system but can also produce moments of magic when things aren't going to plan.
Then the narrative of, 'Going to win something' would no longer make much sense.Imagine this scenario.
Kane stays and we finish above United, make the CL and they miss out.
And he still signs for them