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Anyone who criticizes him = haterWhat a moronic thread title. Is the purpose to have a discussion or to goad people?
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Anyone who criticizes him = haterWhat a moronic thread title. Is the purpose to have a discussion or to goad people?
ExactlyAt the start of the season you'd think 12-15 goals would be a reasonable expectation. He has 13. Not bad considering he's not been particularly well supported by his team-mates. He's usually lucky to see a dozen touches
That is the main cause of worry with Hojlund. His touch, his passing, his link-up, his ability to make runs - they all seem lacking. Obviously, he is young and will get better at certain things but it is hard to see him become a top striker with that touch and lack of instincts as a striker. He shouldn't be leading the line for us. We need to bring in a top quality striker next season and have him as a second choice. Unfortunate that we spent so much on him. He is player you take a punt on for 20m-25m, not someone you make the focal point of your attack.His debut season has been decent, all things considered. Won't complain about that. I do think he has a very limited ceiling due to his poor technique though - that's one of those things that doesn't get any better with age or experience.
Yeah but considering 5 of them came in 5 games in Europe and then 7 in 6 games (with one against Villa)...that's 26 games of the season with no goal contributions. A 1 in 3 striker cannot lead the line at a club which wants to be challenging for titles - it's not on him and it's probably the level he should be at in his first prem season but he's not been good enough to lead the line for us.Exactly
What a total cop out, and frankly, nonsense. We’ve literally got two others in the team right now who get FAR less stick than Rasmus. We’ve always been a fanbase that gives time, and frankly, excuses to talented young players. The key is the talent part. Being young isn’t a talent. It is possible for Hojlund to show more, without looking as good as Harry Kane. There’s a LOT in between. He’s been poor in the vast majority of his games for us.He always looked like a massive work in progress. The problem is that we're actually a terrible fit for developing players.
The fanbase doesn't have the patience for them so there were always going to be inevitable calls to bench him for a more experienced top level striker (we're the only club that apparently needs prime Harry Kane to have a shot at finishing in the top 4).
He needs game time to develop and a competent coach to gets his hands on him.
Anthony Jordan MartialName one striker at the age of 21 leading the line who is supposed to score without getting any service?
Harry Kane hadn't done anything of note at that age, what's your point?Lukaku scored 17 in the PL for WBA at 20.
That the OP doesn't have one.Harry Kane hadn't done anything of note at that age, what's your point?
The OP isn’t any better. His critics generally critique his performances and attributes, recognizing the limitations of the team around him. Most know that ‘successfully leading the line’ — whatever the heck that means — is too much to ask at this point.To have a discussion, did you read the OP?
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Fixing the lack of support is a tough one. Rashford is a very selfish player, and may not be here next season, but Garnacho is also quite selfish and definitely will be here.Nicely balanced. How do you fix the lack of support?
It was a different era with a manager who had complete autonomy and respect, but allegedly SAF told his senior players "pass to RVP or you're dropped"
A well organised WBA teamLukaku scored 17 in the PL for WBA at 20.
He could improve that for sure but 9/10 he has no one to link up with anyway.That ain't gonna change the fact that he struggles to keep the ball under pressure and do basic linking up. I don't expect much more than that
I can name a few at 22. See you next season.Name one striker at the age of 21 leading the line who is supposed to score without getting any service?
He gets service but he lets it roll straight past him, gets dispossesed ridiculously easilly, or falls over while trying to shoot.Name one striker at the age of 21 leading the line who is supposed to score without getting any service?
Colin were not supposed to defend our players
We’re*was*
A top European side?Lukaku scored 17 in the PL for WBA at 20.
Why is that relevant? They finished 8th, like we're about to.A top European side?