2022/23 Dominic Calvert-Lewin

[Nymzee]

We aren’t, that’s why we’ve (finally) brought Danjuma in and have interest in Gnonto to try and improve our attacking options and take the burdens off

I mean neither of those are a central striker so doesn’t really help the situation at all.

 

[BlueStevie35]

I mean neither of those are a central striker so doesn’t really help the situation at all.

They’re not yes but they are attacking players which is where we struggled last term, having outlets to attack especially when the likes of Gray and Iwobi were off form and couldn’t be replaced

 

[Nymzee]

They’re not yes but they are attacking players which is where we struggled last term, having outlets to attack especially when the likes of Gray and Iwobi were off form and couldn’t be replaced

It’s good for that but we still will have no focal point, no outball, no one to get it to stick. We are still just as screwed.

 

[Goodisongang]

When does his contract run out?

 

[knowing your history]

It’s good for that but we still will have no focal point, no outball, no one to get it to stick. We are still just as screwed.

Wonder if Raul Jimenez been offered? He's past it now after the terrible injury (in terms of goalscoring) but he could at least hold it up a bit. Seems Fulham are interested although can't quite believe he's going to replace Mitrovic, probably more a squad option regardless.

 

[Caolam]

I honestly believe that if we don’t bring in a capable centre forward to cover for DCL then we will be relegated. Not having a goalscorer allows teams to play more freely against us, if we can’t hurt them they can take chances against us and commit players forward. I hope DCL gets a full season this time around but we can’t stake our Premier League status on the fitness of one player again this year.

 

[Professor Toffee]

When does his contract run out?

His contract will limp out

 

[dutchblue54]

Ian Woan said some of the injured players would join in training later next week.
Assuming that is also DCL , he only has the Sporting game for any match fitness. So starting with against Fulham is a big risk.
Need that 1 new striker in ASAP. Or it is Gray / Maupay up top.

 

[everton1953]

He should no longer be a key figure in our near future planning. Possibly he might be a suitable bench sub filler during odd spells when he might be fit enough. As long as we replace him with a half decent striker he won't matter much anymore. Hopefully Maupay will slide out of sight also.

 

[Rob17896]

Hopefully when he gets back from his German ju ju man, sorry Pioneering Nuero Training Specialist* he can string some games together - for both our benefits

(*Neurotraining is based around stimulating the brain and nervous system to unlock greater physical potential and endurance in the body)

Until that hopefully soon happy day we need a back up...or even a 1st choice and have DCL as the back up

Sounds like something invented by Gwyneth Paltrow. New age drivel

 

[AussieToffee11]

Ian Woan said some of the injured players would join in training later next week.
Assuming that is also DCL , he only has the Sporting game for any match fitness. So starting with against Fulham is a big risk.
Need that 1 new striker in ASAP. Or it is Gray / Maupay up top.

I'd hope that he gets 30 mins or so against Stoke off the bench on Sunday. Then start against Sporting for 60-70 min and then start against Fulham.

That would be a solid build up, off the back of a huge pre-season where he basically didn't take any break.

Its the hope that kills you, but I have a feeling he gets together this season, and will be the difference between us finishing 15th or 10th.

 

[Jeff Jones]

Assuming he isn't still carrying injuries from last season, two months ago and a reasonable assumption, why wouldn't he be fit
for the Fulham match?

 

[dutchblue54]

I'd hope that he gets 30 mins or so against Stoke off the bench on Sunday. Then start against Sporting for 60-70 min and then start against Fulham.

That would be a solid build up, off the back of a huge pre-season where he basically didn't take any break.

Its the hope that kills you, but I have a feeling he gets together this season, and will be the difference between us finishing 15th or 10th.

but isnt normally the plan to have someone do full training before any match action ?
that is why i doubt he will be involved at all at Stoke, certainly with his injury record.
but maybe there is a game behind closed doors after Stoke.
i just hope we get another striker in, so we can bring DCL back gently

 

[MikeH72]

His contract will limp out

“Felt something”

 

[degsy]

Sounds like something invented by Gwyneth Paltrow. New age drivel

When all else fails...