One of the downsides to having Walcott upfront is he struggles with long balls.

[Remi Garde]

Southampton have constantly regained possession by hurrying our attacks early and forcing the long ball.

[Bergkamp's Brain]

as Walcott is always trying to get in behind and there is no space to play the ball into.

[Remi Garde]

Successful strikers in this system tend to have very different attributes to him. Still, I do think the team will find a way to adapt.

[Bergkamp's Brain]

we would need a to be a little more direct and he would score a packet of goals.