There isn't much there with him. He'll try but you need more than that.
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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 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.
He’s already a decent squad player but he was particularly poor yesterday. Dire in fact. He broke down several attacks for us.
Looks a little out of his depth, but when the whole team is performing poorly, then it is difficult for a youngster making his way in the game to perform well.
I would have loved to have seen some of our younger players getting minutes in the team recently, but perhaps it's a good thing that Rangnick is not giving them time in the pitch with such a poor team effort in recent matches, it may give them a traumatic experience that they may have to deal with. New season, new ideas, new hope.
I would have loved to have seen some of our younger players getting minutes in the team recently, but perhaps it's a good thing that Rangnick is not giving them time in the pitch with such a poor team effort in recent matches, it may give them a traumatic experience that they may have to deal with. New season, new ideas, new hope.
This was definitely his worst game for us. He has had some good games and I do think he can be a decent squad player for us, but he definitely needs to eliminate games like this one.
You can't have a forward who offers so little on the ball like him.
With the amount of stick elanga is receiving, now you know why rangnick is not fielding the other kids.
It would be detrimental to throw the kids into the snakepit. Best to wait till the squad is gutted and they're integrated into a new squad under a new management.
It would be detrimental to throw the kids into the snakepit. Best to wait till the squad is gutted and they're integrated into a new squad under a new management.
He's not got any sort of noteworthy talent on the ball. His touch is very reminiscent of Lingard, as is his complete lack of physical presence.
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.
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.
But if you're going to bring a young lad in you have to let him play his game.
It’s unfair to him that we’ve become reliant on him to play each game.
He should be a squad player that’s being eased in, playing the odd game and coming on from the bench.
He should be a squad player that’s being eased in, playing the odd game and coming on from the bench.
He should ideally be sent on loan. But we need numbers so he'll he a squad player next season.
On the whole surely he is a Ray of light from a dire season. At his age if there is potential we need to focus on that
There is potential no doubt but i see him for now as a hardworking player. Useful for some games.
Totally agree and we will be needing a lot of this
He should not be anywhere near our starting 11, not his fault though.
He’s ok, but should be back on the bench next season and given chance to prove himself in a better team. I’m not seeing much that he does that Dan James didn’t though.
He had a bad game and it never got going for him. It happens with young players though. No need to go overboard.
I don't understand why he starts game (despite not doing well overall) yet the other youngsters don't get a chance
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Very good shift as a right back. We looked far more threatening with someone who can go past a player and put in a cross.
Looking like the perfect downgrade on Lingard.
Good performance in front of ETH.
Woeful. Wasn't alone but needs a reduced role next season if we're to progress as a team.
One of the few players that can hold their head up this season.
Had a decent season to be fair, put some of the other “stars” in our ranks to shame.
Weird, I thought he was one of our only threats.
He may end up being our version of Mazzaroui, who was an attacking midfielder until Erik converted him to full back
His overall play was shaky but I think he created 2 very good chances that we were unlucky to get someone on the end of. I think we might end up loaning him, he's still very green.
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.
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 mentioned that above
I’m just not seeing it with him at all.
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).
Not in the modern day they dont.
TAA was a central midfielder for instance. Tackling isn't exactly something that is difficult anyway, you're either good at it or you aren't.
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 yet
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.
Defending is much more a team oriented cause, rather than just the backline and goalkeeper. If Elanga can be developed and improved as something else, then so be it. Alphonso Davies is the best and most dynamic player in North America, but he plays as a forward/attacking player for Canada but has found a really good position as LB/left wingback at Bayern. Better do it when you're young because you don't have as much tendencies for a specific position, you're still developing and learning about football and how you as a player can impact the match.
He's not becoming a right back. Every time you see him try and tackle someone he ends up setting the other team through some how, he just bounces off of people.
May be right wingback but 100% he won't become a right back at this early stage. I don't see any attributes of what he can offer as right back.
I guess he is the teacher's pet, as alluded to in the MEN article. Our players were surprised that he got so many minutes.
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