Quote Originally Posted by 7sisters View Post
Great effort at deputising, good work ethic, but he’s still a predatory step away from being top drawer.
A couple of examples V Spuds where Henry or Kane would have almost certainly put them away. Hindsight and all that but allowing that first effort to bounce cost him the real opportunity and that last attempt fed through by Xhaka showed how his first touch took the ball away from a clear strike.
The very best don’t wait, or go for the extra touch, they’re just on it.
I realise this is harsh but it’s fine margins and all that. At this point, I’m not convinced he has a long term future at the number 9.
Happy to be proven wrong of course. 😁
Couldn't have put it better myself. Just not quite got the edge to be first choice for a CL team. Is he prepared to be a #2 for the long haul? Very useful to have around. As is Holding who appears to accept his role and even revel in it.