[bond19821982]

Calm down. Only 23. Yes, a spell in bench would actually help him.

 

[jem]

I love Amad, but I think a rest would do him good - and I think he could make a big impact off the bench.

 

[lex talionis]

I love Amad, but I think a rest would do him good - and I think he could make a big impact off the bench.

Great shout. Most footballers need a break, mental and physical, from time to time to refuel their engine. And with Sesko firing on all cylinders and in Mbuemo in great form it seems a no-brainer to bench Amad now, have Mbeumo go back to the right and start Sesko for the match against Palace.

 

[bosnian_red]

He's been good but needs to improve his end product. Good to have depth where we can rotate him around. Probably the right time to rotate him out for Sesko in and bring him off the bunch.

 

[Olecurls99]

So often the problem with our wingers and full back's end product is the fact that there's nobody in the box. They're usually trying to pick out 1 or 2 teammates in a sea of defenders.

When Amad is crossing it we need to see Cunha, Sesko, Bruno and Mainoo in there to challenge. If that doesn't happen then we're looking for a wondercross to pick someone out.

 

[lost7]

I was hoping he was about to score at the end, but good save from Hendo

 

[Bojan11]

I have been critical of his output. But we did miss his pressing in the first half. But it’s hard to drop the other three considering they are likely to score or assist.

 

[Olecurls99]

Looked great when he came on

 

[jem]

I thought he looked great. I’d start him over Cunha in the next game.

 

[Frank White]

Might not have the input statically that are other attackers give us and he might not ever have it but he does offer something the other 3 don't in that when he has the ball more often then not he'll retain possession and drag us up the field. Saying that Cunha does it too but normally he'll go with a speculative shot or run into a dead end where as I feel Amad seems to keep hold of it a bit more and he doesn't kill off the attack. If he can star scoring he'll be a fantastic 1st sub when we're winning games.

 

[lex talionis]

Made a positive impact during his short run out. Really added to the battering of Palace at the end.

 

[lost7]

Might not have the input statically that are other attackers give us and he might not ever have it but he does offer something the other 3 don't in that when he has the ball more often then not he'll retain possession and drag us up the field. Saying that Cunha does it too but normally he'll go with a speculative shot or run into a dead end where as I feel Amad seems to keep hold of it a bit more and he doesn't kill off the attack. If he can star scoring he'll be a fantastic 1st sub when we're winning games.

Completely agree on all this. I'll also add he's been unlucky to not get moree assists too

 

[ClaytonBlackmoorLeftPeg]

I thought he looked great. I’d start him over Cunha in the next game.

Who plays on the left? That’s the problem. He’s a better player than Cunha - but don’t think he can do it on the left.

 

[Poborsky's hair]

I thought he looked great. I’d start him over Cunha in the next game.

I get your point, but Amad is better from the right and Cunha after he won us the game? Would be harsh on him after this game. It could be Mbeumo if he doesnt perform in the next. Sesko with a great header but was poor overall too but would keep him for the confidence. So its between Mbeumo, Amad and Sesko whoever has a bad game now.

 

[Godfather]

I thought he looked great. I’d start him over Cunha in the next game.

It would be Mbeumo who drops to the bench. Not sure Carrick will do that and not sure it would be the right call

 

[Drainy]

I get your point, but Amad is better from the right and Cunha after he won us the game? Would be harsh on him after this game. It could be Mbeumo if he doesnt perform in the next. Sesko with a great header but was poor overall too but would keep him for the confidence. So its between Mbeumo, Amad and Sesko whoever has a bad game now.

Think as good as Mbeumo is, rotation for Wednesday might be the right move.

I'm pretty sure he'll be a great impact sub

 

[jem]

Who plays on the left? That’s the problem. He’s a better player than Cunha - but don’t think he can do it on the left.

I think Amad can do it on the left.

 

[jem]

I get your point, but Amad is better from the right and Cunha after he won us the game? Would be harsh on him after this game. It could be Mbeumo if he doesnt perform in the next. Sesko with a great header but was poor overall too but would keep him for the confidence. So its between Mbeumo, Amad and Sesko whoever has a bad game now.

Yeah I actually think Mbeumo could use a game from the bench, which (as you say) would keep Amad in his best position.

 

[lost7]

Yeah I actually think Mbeumo could use a game from the bench, which (as you say) would keep Amad in his best position.

I love Amad, but you can't bench your top scorer who has a knack to score in the big games. I'd keep the front 3 the same as today and then get Amad on very early if we're struggling

 

[Andycoleno9]

Yeah I actually think Mbeumo could use a game from the bench, which (as you say) would keep Amad in his best position.

I rate Amad highly but at this moment it would be crazy to bench Mbeumo. Amad lacks final product unlike Mbeumo.

Amad offers a lot but, call me old fashioned, attacker must produce goals or assists.

 

[Lash]

I rate Amad highly but at this moment it would be crazy to bench Mbeumo. Amad lacks final product unlike Mbeumo.

Amad offers a lot but, call me old fashioned, attacker must produce goals or assists.

I think you've got to think like this. Even when Mbeumo isn't playing well, he still manages to produce something. Same can't be said for Amad.

 

[Yagami]

I think we as a team play better when he starts. His stats are lacking (goals I get criticising but he’s been unlucky with his assist stat as he has created some very good chances) but, outside of them, the effect he has on the team by being able to to keep the ball under pressure, play in tight spaces and dribble his man are great things to have in our arsenal.

With Sesko coming into form, we aren’t as reliant on Mbeumo. My preference at the minute would be using Mbeumo as the impact sub and starting Cunha, Amad and Sesko.

 

[bb8]

Who plays on the left? That’s the problem. He’s a better player than Cunha - but don’t think he can do it on the left.

Why couldn't Amad play on the left though?

I know it'd be harder for him to shoot. But he'd be good a crossing from there, and likely could beat his man down the left a lot and look for cutbacks to Sesko.

Doesn't seem like it'd be such a bad fit?

 

[ValenciasDrilledCrosses]

Why couldn't Amad play on the left though?

I know it'd be harder for him to shoot. But he'd be good a crossing from there, and likely could beat his man down the left a lot and look for cutbacks to Sesko.

Doesn't seem like it'd be such a bad fit?

His game is entirely reliant on the body angles from the right. He played on the left under Amorim several times and was atrocious every time.

 

[Berbasbullet]

Why couldn't Amad play on the left though?

I know it'd be harder for him to shoot. But he'd be good a crossing from there, and likely could beat his man down the left a lot and look for cutbacks to Sesko.

Doesn't seem like it'd be such a bad fit?

His game is entirely reliant on the body angles from the right. He played on the left under Amorim several times and was atrocious every time.

Yep this really, Dorgu works on the left because he has pace and power to go around the outside. Amad is just an awkward fit for out there, he’d come inside with nowhere to go.

 

[flameinthesun]

Amad's issue is his end product, he really should be affecting the game more. Similar to what the Sunderland manager said when he was on loan there, with his ability he should be more of an attacking threat.When Dorgu comes back and if Sesko keeps scoring he will drift down the pecking order.

 

[Gordon S]

I think we as a team play better when he starts. His stats are lacking (goals I get criticising but he’s been unlucky with his assist stat as he has created some very good chances) but, outside of them, the effect he has on the team by being able to to keep the ball under pressure, play in tight spaces and dribble his man are great things to have in our arsenal.

With Sesko coming into form, we aren’t as reliant on Mbeumo. My preference at the minute would be using Mbeumo as the impact sub and starting Cunha, Amad and Sesko.

Fully agree. We need him on the pitch as often as possible.
Cunha, Bruno and Casemiro are, imo, kind of similar in that they are often looking to pull something special out of their hats, all while actually being a touch sloppy with their control of the ball. Magical stuff can happen here and there but we also lose the ball quite often. Amad offers something different with his control and composure which gives the team better balance. Would love to have more players like him.
Great to see him shoot well with his right foot.

 

[Skills]

He's spent the season at Wingback. Questioning his output is stupid. He was more productive than Mbuemo last season.

 

[lex talionis]

Given that we have Newcastle in just a few days I can see Amad getting the start of Mbeumo. Amad has incredible quickness, but I wish somehow he could generate just a bit more flat out pace. Not sure that's possible, however. It's reasonable to doubt Amad, but please do keep in mind that he's still only 23.

 

[TsuWave]

Essential player for us

 

[Mike Smalling]

He's spent the season at Wingback. Questioning his output is stupid. He was more productive than Mbuemo last season.

I mean, he's not scored or assisted since he returned from AFCON. Not outrageous to want a bit more end product from him. He has the ability.

Thankfully he contributes a lot in the possession and pressing, so he can still play well without delivering G/A.

 

[Skills]

Given that we have Newcastle in just a few days I can see Amad getting the start of Mbeumo. Amad has incredible quickness, but I wish somehow he could generate just a bit more flat out pace. Not sure that's possible, however. It's reasonable to doubt Amad, but please do keep in mind that he's still only 23.

He's never going to have that tbh. I actually think at times, he looks quicker than he is because his anticipation is insanely good, that he has a yard headstart on everyone.

 

[Frank White]

He's spent the season at Wingback. Questioning his output is stupid. He was more productive than Mbuemo last season.

What do you mean he was more productive than Mbeumo last season? Didn't Mbeumo get like 27 g/a last season?

 

[Ole'sgunnarwin]

I think he's a good bit better than Cunha tbh. I'd start Mbuemo left Amad right and Sesko CF. Amad's work-rate, balance, intelligence, shots, pace all impresses me. We're not good enough not to start him.

 

[TsuWave]

I think he's a good bit better than Cunha tbh. I'd start Mbuemo left Amad right and Sesko CF. Amad's work-rate, balance, intelligence, shots, pace all impresses me. We're not good enough not to start him.

He is. Cunha hasn’t really had a good season and can’t string good performances together, but he’ll have the odd game changing moment here and there - despite performing poorly throughout the game.

I think Carrick had it right when he was using Cunha off the bench.

 

[Skills]

What do you mean he was more productive than Mbeumo last season? Didn't Mbeumo get like 27 g/a last season?

In much more minutes. Amad averaged a goal/assist every 119 minutes, Mbuemo got one every 122 minutes - once you take penalties out the difference is something like a g/a assist every 138m vs 119m.

 

[UnitedRepublic]

He doesn’t produce at the moment but a blind person would know he should have a lot more assists than he does and he gets a lot of freekicks. Not to mention he’s a winger but more vital in build ups and possession than our midfielders.

 

[SirScholes]

Given that we have Newcastle in just a few days I can see Amad getting the start of Mbeumo. Amad has incredible quickness, but I wish somehow he could generate just a bit more flat out pace. Not sure that's possible, however. It's reasonable to doubt Amad, but please do keep in mind that he's still only 23.

I’ll give you every penny I have if Carrick drops mbeumo for Newcastle away

 

[SirScholes]

Some wild comments on here, he wasn’t on for long and had atleast two shots I remember and was very threatening.

At 1-1 I’d of brought off Dalot and thrown him at rb or lb

 

[caid]

We missed him today. Should probably be playing while Dorgu is out. We need the width and i think players are just getting in each others way a bit centrally.