Looked nervy.
I'd play him every day over Hojlund who just doesn't do anything.
I'd play him every day over Hojlund who just doesn't do anything.
Chido Obi
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Deserves to start ahead of the fraudsters Hojlund and Zirkzee. Cannot be any worse.
That's an accurate description.
I can deal with him getting minutes and getting experience rather than looking at Hojlund
Looked a bit scared, understandably so. Wanted him to make a full sprint to far post when Zirkzee was en edge of left side of the box, but he hesitated and didnt become an option.
Kept ball nicely in play a few times.
Kept ball nicely in play a few times.
Did well, some nice touches and hold up play. Shame he couldn't get on the end of some of those loose balls in the box at the end.
Did good with the little he got. Hoped for a chance for him, but didn’t get it this time.
Agreed.
What? In one instance he shrugged off (and won) either one of Brainwaite/Tarkowski, something Hoijlund failed to do constantly. Towards the end, that flick on to Zirkzee was better than anything Rasmus did all game. Still a lot to learn obviously.
I disagree that hojlund looked worse today. It wasn't that players were avoiding hojlund first half, it was that we were dreadful first half and couldn't get on the ball or into the game. We improved second half and so we were naturally higher up the pitch. Considering the players wanted to involve Chido Obi, he still did nothing beyond give the ball away cheaply. Like I said, he's super young and very raw so it's absolutely no surprise and no knock on him. It certainly doesn't mean that he won't 'make it'. But to use today as evidence that he can impact the game better than hojlund and is more ready makes no sense.
Yes, I also thought that his link up play was better than Hojlund. Not saying he played well but it speaks a lot about Hojlund rather than Obi who is just not ready yet.
Hojlund held the ball up on a few occasions. But I really didn't see CO hold the ball up effectively at all.
I mean he was fine not like he was horrendous out there. Pretty unmemorable but good to get some experience.
Nothing wrong with being out of his depth … the experience will do him wonders. A few more cameos before the season ends and see how he fairs in the summer
Even if he did, I can't remember Hojlund doing that because on at least 9/10 occasions he lost it.
Looks a good size and tried to do the right things most of the time of which he succeeded a few times too. Not bad at all.
Yeah he also sold players short with easy passes and gave an unnecessarily high chipped ball to Ugarte next to him among other bits. It's fine, but let's not pretend hojlund wasn't doing anything Chido did before the sub.
Given the circumstances, I would actually be open to giving him a start soon. He’s nowhere near ready under normal circumstances, though.
Looks nervous as to be expected
He will be our future no 9 so let’s keep giving him game time.
He will be our future no 9 so let’s keep giving him game time.
He won a flick on header to Zirkzee. Hojlund lost all 4 of his aerial duels.
Obi had a similar amount of touches as Hojlund in less than a third of the time.
Hojlund has been complete and utter shite, let’s not pretend the standard is high to beat.
He was just less involved. Less of a factor.Disagree on every single point, no idea how you come to co course any of that
He basically underhit a pass or two but likely just nerves. His runs were fine.
He had 10 touches in 20 minutes to Hojlund’s 12 touches in 70 minutes. He was significantly more involved.
Not for starting games I don't think. He had an honest good go at it but he was against a tired defence going end to end and he couldn't get a shot off. Better in the buildup but Everton weren't pressing half as hard. He would suffer from the same fate as Rasmus if he started. Zirkzee looked a lot better as the game went on at least. If we'd played for another 90 he might have gotten something out of it
That just isn’t true, though, is it?
Doesn’t have that confidence a tear away star from the academy should have. All the kids who’ve broken in the past for us have that confidence to take the game on. Chido doesn’t have it yet. He needs to bully the reserves before he can do that.
He’s not there yet.
He’s not there yet.
Yup, I didn’t say he was flawless.. those passes can be put down to nerves perhaps.. what’s Rasmus excuse?
He looked his age. No surprises there.
Not for starting games I don't think. He had an honest good go at it but he was against a tired defence going end up end and he couldn't even get a shot off. Better in the buildup but Everton weren't pressing half as hard. He would suffer from the same fate as Rasmus if he started. Zirkzee looked a lot better as the game went on at least. If we'd played for another 90 he might have gotten something out of it
Agree with this.
Needs to get bedded into the squad this season off the bench at moments where it will suit him to give him a chance to develop and gain confidence.
The lad is 17 years and 3 months old. He needs time and confidence...
Did you read the point I made?
Made some nice runs, shame nobody could pass to him
Looked like a kid who isn't ready. But then so does Hojlund
He's not ready but Hojlund is that bad that what Odi has over him is unknown quality.
That's how bad Rasmus is that the element of what's unknown is more a contribution to the team compared to his dismally stagnant influence.
That's how bad Rasmus is that the element of what's unknown is more a contribution to the team compared to his dismally stagnant influence.
My mistake then. Little hard to watch in the pub sometimes, I barely saw anything from him.
Your player evaluation techniques continue to astonish
We need to let go of the obsession with age and experience, and let him lead the line. He can’t be any worse than the limp dicks that started the game today.
Hojlund should be an option we can bring off the bench for now. Same with Zirksheeeeeeeeeeiiit.
Hojlund should be an option we can bring off the bench for now. Same with Zirksheeeeeeeeeeiiit.
Watching them play?
At this point I don't care which starts up front, none are doing anything. I am worried we could do more harm than good to such a young player though.
Hopefully more time training with the first team will build his confidence. That said, so nothing today that said he's ready
I did. I was merely asking you what you put Rasmus poor showing down to when a kid comes on and outshines him despite showing little.