In some ways I actually think our style of play has suited him (to a point, obviously). Being the main man and given a bit of a free role with other people there to do the donkey work, and being tasked with carrying the ball up the pitch has allowed him to show off what he's very good at, and made him hugely appreciated by fans. Of course i'm sure he'd rather be surrounded by other top class attackers don't get me wrong, but whether he'd have impressed as much in a side where he had a bit less freedom to express himself and was being asked to link up more rather than showing off his individual ability is another question.
Yeah, I’ve been feeling that a bit, too. Not seeing that spark and flash of genius.
This is exactly it. He’s a decent player but there’s loads of them in the league now. Look at Eze’s goal for palace at Wembley today, most teams above us have a couple of players capable of that.
Think he’s a real talent mate yep.
Palace proving my point here, both their wide lads are on his level/higher. Shouts about Man City etc. just seem delusional in my opinion. Really talented with the ball at his feet but deny him that and he’s not sure how to be effective yet.
Not sure its fair to judge him coming back from a injury and on the wing for me he is a split striker. Also he has been a real threat in some games against the bigger teams City away, the home derby and Spurs(if you consider them a top team) come to mind. We do need pace on the flanks though, desperately.
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