[RedRoach]

Thank the comments here are incredibly harsh. His control and passing was excellent when he came on. Sure he made one bad decision at the end there when he should have kept the ball but he adds composure to our front line which we haven’t had in a long time

 

[TrustInJanuzaj]

Funny how most scouts have always rated him as an elite talent eh.

I think he's quality and the traits he's shown so far are quality. Really good feet, and has all the raw attributes and talent to go all the way. I like that Cunha is actually decent up top so we can rotate them and not overly rely on sesko before he's fully ready to be the main man, but he's a good player as is and will turn into a top striker for sure.

Exactly what I was thinking. Barca thought he was their ideal heir to lewondowski but this fella is the true scout amongst us!

 

[Dan_F]

Lads, it’s just the same people posting the same things they were through the summer. It reeks of a desperation to be the one saying “I told you so” in two years time.

It’s great to have some options in the squad now so that he’s not under huge pressure to come in and play 90 minutes every game.

 

[AjaxCunian]

But he’s looked good for us so far including two goals in the last two. Hes always been considered a top tier talent by many footballing people so what makes you the expert here?

What are you actually saying?

I specifically mentioned I can't help but feel, based on my view of him. This is a forum.

There are many Bundesliga fans here who've watched him way more than you and I who don't really rate him at all.

What makes you the expert? If you think he's an elite talent, sure go ahead. I personally don't see it at all, he has some good physical attributes that can be very useful, is technically sound but to me that doesn't scream next world class striker.

Think we will need at least 2 of our front three to be producing attackingly by a lot, so far only Mbeumo seems to have that on lock.

 

[Walrus]

I like what he offers and think he has the makings of an excellent foil for Cunha and Mbeumo. That said, I expected more from him at this point and it feels like we overpaid, and danger of him going the same way as Hojlund (not that it is either of their faults, entirely).

Thing that makes me less concerned is that we have scouted him for years and years, and others were also in for him, so clearly the view is that he has the talent and mentality to succeed.

 

[AjaxCunian]

Funny how most scouts have always rated him as an elite talent eh.

I think he's quality and the traits he's shown so far are quality. Really good feet, and has all the raw attributes and talent to go all the way. I like that Cunha is actually decent up top so we can rotate them and not overly rely on sesko before he's fully ready to be the main man, but he's a good player as is and will turn into a top striker for sure.

So you do have the power to be 100% certain that he's a future striker but I'm not allowed to not really be convinced by him, sure.. the expert.

Don't think he has all the talent and all the raw attributes at all, seems like total hyperbole. Your post seems to describe Haaland more than Sesko.

 

[TrustInJanuzaj]

What are you actually saying?

I specifically mentioned I can't help but feel, based on my view of him. This is a forum.

There are many Bundesliga fans here who've watched him way more than you and I who don't really rate him at all.

What makes you the expert? If you think he's an elite talent, sure go ahead. I personally don't see it at all, he has some good physical attributes that can be very useful, is technically sound but to me that doesn't scream next world class striker.

Think we will need at least 2 of our front three to be producing attackingly by a lot, so far only Mbeumo seems to have that on lock.

You do you. Have a good night.

 

[AjaxCunian]

You do you. Have a good night.

Don't have to tell me that, it's not by force to reply the next time.

 

[FrankDrebin]

Looked sound. Showed some very good hold up play. Developing well.

 

[IrishRedDevil]

It was an alright cameo but we rightly started with Cunha.

He may struggle to start ahead of Cunha - Mount - Mbeumo for a while.

 

[Irwin99]

I didn't think he was great when he came on but I still hope he starts against Brighton as I think Mount/Cunha were the better choices for the Liverpool game. Brighton will be different.

 

[stepic]

Sesko doesn't really convince me, nor Dorgu, nor Shaw/Martinez, nor does the two-man midfield and Casemiro/Bruno for the longee term.

Writing off our striker after barely 8 games, having only started half of them, with 2 goals already, and choosing to do so after a win at Anfield, is stupid. Honestly the lack of patience from modern football fans is incredible.

 

[OverratedOpinion]

I thought he was decent, really nice play to get Cunha through for the chance he took on his left.

 

[AjaxCunian]

Writing off our striker after barely 8 games, having only started half of them, with 2 goals already, and choosing to do so after a win at Anfield, is stupid. Honestly the lack of patience from modern football fans is incredible.

He has a larger body of work, he wasn't downloaded from heaven this summer.

If you are convinced, great!

The real stupid thing about posts like yours, it is the same crap we saw with Dorgu for example. You don't have to watch 50 matches of a player to see their inabilities and shortages, though they may ofcourse develop in the future in a way for the positive or negative, even in extreme fashion.

People like you seem to need a full season or too and then try and put words in your mouth and ride the moral high ground, just bore off and don't reply.

I've never said he's not good enough, will never be, and should be sold.

He looks decent, young and is hardworking, has room for improvement but personally don't see the X factor and that he's a guaranteed future world class striker. Lock me up I guess.

 

[Superunknown]

The more he starts games, the more he gets used to the rest of the squad and the more they get used to him, the better he will look.

What we really need him for is to score goals against Brentford, Fulham, Everton, Bournemouth, Palace, etc. His output and numbers across the season will matter more than individual performances, and certainly not in games where he comes on for the final portion of the match. That won't define him. His next match is Brighton at home. He should be starting and scoring in that. After that it's Forest away. He should also be scoring in that. Needs to be using those games to get his numbers up.

 

[Cathy Ferguson]

Still early days but not impressed by him so far. Strong in the air but no other elite qualities. Ekitike produced a few surging runs today which I think Sesko would struggle to make. Lacks acceleration and technical ability.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Still early days but not impressed by him so far. Strong in the air but no other elite qualities. Ekitike produced a few surging runs today which I think Sesko would struggle to make. Lacks acceleration and technical ability.

Harry Kane and Lewandowski would struggle to make those runs in their prime. There’s more than one way to play up front. Weird thing to get hung up on.

 

[Chief123]

Thank the comments here are incredibly harsh. His control and passing was excellent when he came on. Sure he made one bad decision at the end there when he should have kept the ball but he adds composure to our front line which we haven’t had in a long time

I literally just came into this thread and seen your post as the first one......are people in this thread actually bashing him? He was excellent when he came on!

 

[Chief123]

Still early days but not impressed by him so far. Strong in the air but no other elite qualities. Ekitike produced a few surging runs today which I think Sesko would struggle to make. Lacks acceleration and technical ability.

And Ekitike's contributions led to nothing other than wayward shots.....meanwhile Sesko shows great feet to play in Cunha through on goal from which he gets the corner for the winning goal!

 

[Oscar Bonavena]

It was an alright cameo but we rightly started with Cunha.

He may struggle to start ahead of Cunha - Mount - Mbeumo for a while.

Jesus, I hope not

 

[Oscar Bonavena]

I like what he offers and think he has the makings of an excellent foil for Cunha and Mbeumo. That said, I expected more from him at this point and it feels like we overpaid, and danger of him going the same way as Hojlund (not that it is either of their faults, entirely).

Thing that makes me less concerned is that we have scouted him for years and years, and others were also in for him, so clearly the view is that he has the talent and mentality to succeed.

Hojlund stunk the joint out last year and got picked week after week after week because we had no other viable CF options.

Sesko scores in 2 consecutive games, is one of the team's best performers in the last game, and is dropped for the next game.

It's hard to expect more from a centre forward when the manager doesn't give him a consistent run of games after scoring goals and putting in good performances.

 

[Cathy Ferguson]

Harry Kane and Lewandowski would struggle to make those runs in their prime. There’s more than one way to play up front. Weird thing to get hung up on.

I also mentioned his lack of acceleration (shared by Kane) and limited technical ability (not shared by Kane). Which elite qualities do you think Sesko have?

 

[DarkXaero]

I don't understand the criticism. You can see the ability, there's a lot of untapped potential here. He's technically gifted for a guy his size and also has great physical attributes. For people who can't see the difference between him and Hojlund, I don't know what to say.

 

[massey]

Thought he looked alright when he came on couldn't have been easy coming into that period of the game with Liverpool attacking constantly.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

I also mentioned his lack of acceleration (shared by Kane) and limited technical ability (not shared by Kane). Which elite qualities do you think Sesko have?

I think the phrase “elite qualities” is meaningless. I also think Sesko is a tall, athletic young footballer with decent technical ability with the potential to become a top striker. Whether or not he ever ends up being able to dribble past players like Ekiteke.

 

[Moorhuhn]

I also mentioned his lack of acceleration (shared by Kane) and limited technical ability (not shared by Kane). Which elite qualities do you think Sesko have?

Our game was set the way, where he could not show his speed and acceleration. I think that in our last game We had a counter attack, where he outrun everybody through the middle, but the ball was passed sideways so he did not get it.
But man, boy has speed and then some.

 

[Red the Bear]

Decent passer, nice weight to them.

 

[Cathy Ferguson]

Our game was set the way, where he could not show his speed and acceleration. I think that in our last game We had a counter attack, where he outrun everybody through the middle, but the ball was passed sideways so he did not get it.
But man, boy has speed and then some.

His top speed is very good.

 

[El Jefe]

I thought he was really impressive during the period where his starting position was in their half and he had bodies around him to play off. When we got into a low block and he was getting the ball deep in our half he was pretty bad. I don’t blame him for this because it was such a sudden change and it’s probably something he’d get better at with more experience.

The good thing is with each passing game I’m more impressed with him. I think he’s only scratching the surface of his ability to bring people into play and once he gets more accepting of PL physicality will be a handful for defenders.

 

[Davie Moyes]

I don't understand the criticism. You can see the ability, there's a lot of untapped potential here. He's technically gifted for a guy his size and also has great physical attributes. For people who can't see the difference between him and Hojlund, I don't know what to say.

100% this.

 

[Valencia Shin Crosses]

I don't understand the criticism. You can see the ability, there's a lot of untapped potential here. He's technically gifted for a guy his size and also has great physical attributes. For people who can't see the difference between him and Hojlund, I don't know what to say.

Anyone who says Sesko is similar to Hojlund doesn’t have a fecking clue about football.

 

[caisenma]

Hojlund stunk the joint out last year and got picked week after week after week because we had no other viable CF options.

Sesko scores in 2 consecutive games, is one of the team's best performers in the last game, and is dropped for the next game.

It's hard to expect more from a centre forward when the manager doesn't give him a consistent run of games after scoring goals and putting in good performances.

very well put

 

[Ali Dia]

Touch and aerial presence looked good, just a little too languid on the ball today when he needed to release it ala Zirkzee. He'll be mint I think when it all clicks.

I think he's like a mix between Rasmus and Zirkzee. Rasmus is going to be a better player than Zirkzee. There are loads of tidy moments players. I think Rasmus is going to be a brute when he learns when to tussle and pin the CB and when to turn and make the run. His hold up play will surely improve too. He just needs time and teammates who are on the same wavelength.

Sesko is already good for 10-15 goals a season and he's a better all round footballer. Sky's the limit

 

[TheNewEra]

Hojlund stunk the joint out last year and got picked week after week after week because we had no other viable CF options.

Sesko scores in 2 consecutive games, is one of the team's best performers in the last game, and is dropped for the next game.

It's hard to expect more from a centre forward when the manager doesn't give him a consistent run of games after scoring goals and putting in good performances.

Not only this but he's in great positions and he's a literal giant.

Put the ball in the fecking air and let him attack it. Our crosses are piss poor and we have probably the best aerial player in the league yet we don't use him that way.

 

[Dominos]

I think he had one bad moment where he got tackled at a time where we really needed to keep the ball.

But other than that I thought he was pretty good, kept the ball, composed, played Cunha through on goal which lead to the corner where we scored the winner.

Nothing came of it but I'm sure he beat VVD in a 50/50 aerial duel which was impressive.


It seemed harsh to drop him but probably tactically the correct decision. It's very hard to get any joy out of VVD and Konate from a physical battle perspective, they like centre forwards playing up against them with their back to goal.

 

[amolbhatia50k]

That was one crap cameo. As I’ve said with him before, he has some good natural qualities but at this level, he needs to tighten his game. You need to be more assured and reliable in your control, split second decision making, passing etc all of which has been very inconsistent from his end. He’s obviously young and has never played in a league of this standard so we need to afford him that leeway.

 

[Oscar Bonavena]

That was one crap cameo. As I’ve said with him before, he has some good natural qualities but at this level, he needs to tighten his game. You need to be more assured and reliable in your control, split second decision making, passing etc all of which has been very inconsistent from his end. He’s obviously young and has never played in a league of this standard so we need to afford him that leeway.

Did you not read the post 10 minutes before your one that mentioned his through ball that put Cunha through on goal, and led to the corner where we scored the winner?

So as "crap cameos" go, being involved in getting his team's winning goal isn't bad.

 

[Oscar Bonavena]

I think he had one bad moment where he got tackled at a time where we really needed to keep the ball.

But other than that I thought he was pretty good, kept the ball, composed, played Cunha through on goal which lead to the corner where we scored the winner.

Nothing came of it but I'm sure he beat VVD in a 50/50 aerial duel which was impressive.


It seemed harsh to drop him but probably tactically the correct decision. It's very hard to get any joy out of VVD and Konate from a physical battle perspective, they like centre forwards playing up against them with their back to goal.

Yes, that was the one moment I was annoyed at him. Thought he did well apart from that. You can see his overall play is a level above Rasmus. I don't think Rasmus would have played that delicate little through ball to put Cunha through on goal for example.

 

[Schmeichels pinky]

Yes, that was the one moment I was annoyed at him. Thought he did well apart from that. You can see his overall play is a level above Rasmus. I don't think Rasmus would have played that delicate little through ball to put Cunha through on goal for example.

Except he did play passes like that in his first season. People just didn’t want to notice.

 

[stefan92]

I don't understand the criticism. You can see the ability, there's a lot of untapped potential here.

Is there? I watched him play for so long that I don't think there is much more to tap.

Still should be good enough for 15-20 goals a season.