If Manucho could build up some speed, he could become lethal with those turns.
Might also be a fitness issue, but I like what I see so far.
Might also be a fitness issue, but I like what I see so far.
Reserves v Man City
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I think you are right.....his fitness, particularly in the fast paced English league can't be 100% yet. After playing Greece last March and April he was out injured for nearly four months. He has since played two reserve games and a cameo in the league cup.
Give him time because he looks a decent player.
He seemed fairly quick at the ACN. No speedster but he got around the pitch well and combining pace and strength he got past players. And that was Manucho in the form of his life.
I know, but against City, he seemed to be labouring - kind of reminds me doing the 800m.
He's got big legs as well and he was really struggling to get past City's defenders which was a bit odd.
A severe lack of math fitness is to blame.I know, but against City, he seemed to be labouring - kind of reminds me doing the 800m.
He's got big legs as well and he was really struggling to get past City's defenders which was a bit odd.
So you're blaming his lethargy on an inability to add up?
So you're blaming his lethargy on an inability to add up?
In addition he is playing with new teammates and a new system. I think there is a big divide between reserve team football and African Nations Cup type of football and it takes time to adapt. I think he has shown good potential over the two games I have seen and we should not take away anything from those performances, even if he didn't get on the scoresheet.