Interesting and thought provoking article. Thanks. I'm interested to know why you think gakpo is any more suitable than say Jones for this new system. He stunk out the joint all season and proved he can't take on a man in the way that semenyo or Rayan could. He's not fast, not explosive and the only skill move in his arsenal is the cutback and row Z shot. Either way it's clear the squad needs additions who are able to suit iraola's system
He 100% would be i’m a little torn over whether to play him higher up the pitch or as purely as an 8 … Preseason is going to be incredibly interesting!
It is hard fitting them in. I agree Macca will be the fall guy in Iraola's system as he doesnt have the running power needed. I have no idea how Curtis is going to get game time that he seems to be looking for either. We need a 6 who can tackle effectively (so probably not Wharton, despite the frequent links). Diomande would be my choice for right wing, and we need a utility forward in the mold of Diaz to cover Hugo and allow Gakpo to be rotated more (Rio still wont be able to take that job full time). Ramsay needs to move on and at least 1 rb brought in.
We need to get back Darwin. As the sub 9. To be the focal point of attacks. And man can run like a dog.
Interesting and thought provoking article. Thanks. I'm interested to know why you think gakpo is any more suitable than say Jones for this new system. He stunk out the joint all season and proved he can't take on a man in the way that semenyo or Rayan could. He's not fast, not explosive and the only skill move in his arsenal is the cutback and row Z shot. Either way it's clear the squad needs additions who are able to suit iraola's system
No place for Dom? You mentioned him as 'behind' Kerkez. Given his running power, wouldn't he be perfect for an Iraola team?
He 100% would be i’m a little torn over whether to play him higher up the pitch or as purely as an 8 … Preseason is going to be incredibly interesting!
It is hard fitting them in. I agree Macca will be the fall guy in Iraola's system as he doesnt have the running power needed. I have no idea how Curtis is going to get game time that he seems to be looking for either. We need a 6 who can tackle effectively (so probably not Wharton, despite the frequent links). Diomande would be my choice for right wing, and we need a utility forward in the mold of Diaz to cover Hugo and allow Gakpo to be rotated more (Rio still wont be able to take that job full time). Ramsay needs to move on and at least 1 rb brought in.