edgecutter
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There isn't much there with him. He'll try but you need more than that.
What's the point of having a LF or RF who's main objective is cutting in and taking a shot while the CF and AM get no service? Learn to use two feet otherwise scrap the Academy. I'm tired of these one-footed half-wonders.On top of all the other stuff like too much being asked of him too soon, he's also playing out of position.
I watched him in the U23's and never or rarely saw him on the right.
Like a lot of young right footed attackers his game at U23 level was about bombing forward, cutting in and getting a shot off.
I thought he was too one dimensional because of that but if that's his game he should be allowed to carry that on in the first team.
I agree with you he needs more to his game and that's why I didn't think he'd make the step up from U23's.What's the point of having a LF or RF who's main objective is cutting in and taking a shot while the CF and AM get no service? Learn to use two feet otherwise scrap the Academy. I'm tired of these one-footed half-wonders.
Totally agree and we will be needing a lot of thisThere is potential no doubt but i see him for now as a hardworking player. Useful for some games.
you could say that for most of themHe should not be anywhere near our starting 11, not his fault though.
He may end up being our version of Mazzaroui, who was an attacking midfielder until Erik converted him to full backGood performance in front of ETH.
I mentioned that aboveI think ETH will turn him into a right back.
He is best when running into space, he's a decent crosser and not bad at going down the outside 1v1.
I'm actually reminded of Alphonso Davies when I watch him. Might need a little period of adjusting but I think it could work well with a winger like Antony cutting inside.
i really hope not. A fullback should fist know how to defend. ETH should not improvise like this, will hurt him.I think ETH will turn him into a right back.
He is best when running into space, he's a decent crosser and not bad at going down the outside 1v1.
I'm actually reminded of Alphonso Davies when I watch him. Might need a little period of adjusting but I think it could work well with a winger like Antony cutting inside.
Not in the modern day they dont.i really hope not. A fullback should fist know how to defend. ETH should not improvise like this, will hurt him.
elanga was relatively good this year, I guess the low expectations helped. I, however, do not think he is someone who will break through to be a regular starter. I have not seen that quality in him. A squad player would be a good role for him unless he shows different class within a functional team (if we are ever functional again).
Doubt it with the timber rumours but not a bad shout at all. We need to clear the decks at RB and AWB seems like he’s on the block. If we go 5 atb maybe Elanga is a victor moses type. I’d rather him on loan play LW though. I think he’s got value (for sale) that we haven’t seen yetI think ETH will turn him into a right back.
He is best when running into space, he's a decent crosser and not bad at going down the outside 1v1.
I'm actually reminded of Alphonso Davies when I watch him. Might need a little period of adjusting but I think it could work well with a winger like Antony cutting inside.
Individual defending he'll have to learn sure, but so did Valencia or Ashley Young and they were older players. You can be taught how to defend 1v1 and in space and positioning, but then you'll always have to experience yourself in live situations to get the experience and gain the knowledge of executing. So while there's a concern, there is still room to learn.i really hope not. A fullback should fist know how to defend. ETH should not improvise like this, will hurt him.
elanga was relatively good this year, I guess the low expectations helped. I, however, do not think he is someone who will break through to be a regular starter. I have not seen that quality in him. A squad player would be a good role for him unless he shows different class within a functional team (if we are ever functional again).