kundalini
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The shot that hit the post was good, and there were a few more decent moments including his part in Mata's goal, but at times it looked like he was intent on getting Mourinho sacked.
You said exactly what I had in my mind. It's fecking annoying the 2 are happening at the same time (him getting more chances and him being in a terrible form)Aye, he's been getting opportunities and isn't scoring them, which has hurt us so far this season.
However, it's still worth remembering that the opposite was the case last season. He scored more than his fair proportion of chances, he just didn't get enough.
The point being that it's entirely fair to criticise him for his current form but it would be disingenuous to say this lack of accuracy is the norm because it isn't. He's in bad form atm but that will improve eventually and his goal returns with it provided we keep creating chances.
He also missed 3 one-on-ones against BurnleyLeicester: One on one with Schmeichel, all the time in the world, Schmeichel saves. Should never have been allowed to.
Brighton: At 0-0, excellent chance to put us 1 up and potentially change that disaster of a result. Scuffs it about 3 yards wide.
Spurs: Open goal after rounding Lloris. Possibly could've taken it back on left and scored. Even still, missed it with his right. Again at 0-0, could've changed the result when we were well on top for that first half.
Wolves: It was offside but he didn't know and it was an absolutely shocking attempt at a totally free header from 8 yards, unmarked. Well wide.
Derby: Another missed one-on-one. Couldn't even hit the target. About three yards wide. Then a missed header from three yards, albeit slightly difficult but isn't he supposed to be excellent in the air? Costly again, chances were at 1-0 up and would've killed the game. Now we're out.
It is ridiculous having a striker that unreliable in front of goal.
Burnley misses were fecking infuriating, about 4 one on ones.Leicester: One on one with Schmeichel, all the time in the world, Schmeichel saves. Should never have been allowed to.
Brighton: At 0-0, excellent chance to put us 1 up and potentially change that disaster of a result. Scuffs it about 3 yards wide.
Spurs: Open goal after rounding Lloris. Possibly could've taken it back on left and scored. Even still, missed it with his right. Again at 0-0, could've changed the result when we were well on top for that first half.
Wolves: It was offside but he didn't know and it was an absolutely shocking attempt at a totally free header from 8 yards, unmarked. Well wide.
Derby: Another missed one-on-one. Couldn't even hit the target. About three yards wide. Then a missed header from three yards, albeit slightly difficult but isn't he supposed to be excellent in the air? Costly again, chances were at 1-0 up and would've killed the game. Now we're out.
It is ridiculous having a striker that unreliable in front of goal.
I agree. Or Martial, or Sanchez or anyone else who can score a one on oneThink he should be dropped for the West Ham game. Give Rashford a chance up top.
Only way I see it working long term with him is 3-5-2 with a partner for him to provide for, think he'd be better used as a foil for a more clinical striker, which might also get the best out of Sanchez.Should be dropped, but nobody else fits Mou's profile. Martial or Sanchez up top if it was up to me, with Rom either on the bench or on the right. As I've said before, we aren't going anywhere fast with him as our focal point.
Pretty much this.Leicester: One on one with Schmeichel, all the time in the world, Schmeichel saves. Should never have been allowed to.
Brighton: At 0-0, excellent chance to put us 1 up and potentially change that disaster of a result. Scuffs it about 3 yards wide.
Spurs: Open goal after rounding Lloris. Possibly could've taken it back on left and scored. Even still, missed it with his right. Again at 0-0, could've changed the result when we were well on top for that first half.
Wolves: It was offside but he didn't know and it was an absolutely shocking attempt at a totally free header from 8 yards, unmarked. Well wide.
Derby: Another missed one-on-one. Couldn't even hit the target. About three yards wide. Then a missed header from three yards, albeit slightly difficult but isn't he supposed to be excellent in the air? Costly again, chances were at 1-0 up and would've killed the game. Now we're out.
It is ridiculous having a striker that unreliable in front of goal.
Hernandez was better.Is it fair to say, based on some of the comments and discussion above, that he is a better version of Javier Hernandez, but not anywhere close to Van Nistelrooy?
Alexis is tiny as feck though so I understand the thought process. But Rashford/Martial prefer playing up top so I don't see why they can't get the odd game there when Lukaku is playing badly.Why can't we just play Alexis in place of Lukaku, and Martial on the left wing? And maybe use Lukaku on the right wing, where he has been effective for Belgium? It could be the way to get the best out of all 3 of those underperforming players.
What an insult to Chich. Hernandez was lethal.Is it fair to say, based on some of the comments and discussion above, that he is a better version of Javier Hernandez, but not anywhere close to Van Nistelrooy?
Except Alexis' best goalscoring seasons have come playing centrally in a striker position. That's how he ended up scoring 30 goals for Arsenal in a season. Alexis is small but he still plays physical and doesn't shy away from physicality in general. It's not like Lukaku is any good at holding up the ball. Alexis' movement, general technical ability, and finishing is far ahead of Lukaku too.Alexis is tiny as feck though so I understand the thought process. But Rashford/Martial prefer playing up top so I don't see why they can't get the odd game there when Lukaku is playing badly.
Arsenal's football is very different to ours. Mourinho doesn't like a striker with little physical qualities.Except Alexis' best goalscoring seasons have come playing centrally in a striker position. That's how he ended up scoring 30 goals for Arsenal in a season. Alexis is small but he still plays physical and doesn't shy away from physicality in general. It's not like Lukaku is any good at holding up the ball. Alexis' movement, general technical ability, and finishing is far ahead of Lukaku too.