Looking forward to the next season and which part of his game he'll improve in the pre-season. There's always been a player in him.
11
5.0
Season Average Rating
- Appearances
- 41
- Goals
- 6
- Assists
- 2
- Yellow cards
- 2
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Might be able to get a decent fee for him if his performances stay like this. We should capitalize if so.
CasaStreets
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Agree.
Yoro - great prospect, nailed down a first team spot.
Maz - versatile, comfortable on the ball. Good squad player.
De Ligt - really growing into the team.
Ugarte - bit of a mixed bag, but we don’t have a player like him, and we needed a def mid.
Zirkzee - some significant early challenges. Now fitter. Don’t really know where he would be best. But he’s getting better each week.
What it shows is that players need time to settle and grow - these players are.
We are actually paying the price for previous windows, rather than the summer.
Yea we are obviously in a terrible position at the moment but if we pick up 2 quality attacking signings (a #9 and #10), Amad returns at RWB, and our players can find a way to mesh in this system, then we'll be an interesting side again. We could be right back in contention for European places. Think ZZ is an interesting option as one of the #10s, either as a starter or off the bench, depending on whether he can continue developing.
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There is a good player in there. Considering what’s he’s gone through, to be playing like is, is a huge bonus for us, despite how dreadful we’ve been. It’s a bright spot.
Ekeke
Full Member
First half he was mostly the same as his previous matches, 69% pass accuracy, had one shot that was blocked and then weakly tried to use his heel and put it wide with no threat so 0 shots on target, an inconsistant first touch, pressed a few times in the striker areas but at other times strolled around with no pressure on the ball
However 2nd half he started really well. 91% pass accuracy with several lay offs and bits of linkup play, some passes out towards Dorgu including one that pushed him a bit wide but when he got it back from Dorgu he found him again with a nice backheel. The accurate passing in the 2nd half pushed him up to 78% overall and while he didnt have any key passes in this match, his 2nd half distribution was much better and he looked like he could set something up.
Throughout the 2nd half his defending was miles better. He dropped into midfield more and was actually part of our ball winning setup and he had good success with 2 tackles and 2 interceptions in the 2nd half. He worked for the team and was rewarded.
The goal came from just getting his shot on target and shows why its been frustrating in previous games when he hadnt managed to get his shots on target. Sometimes all you need is to get it on target and the goalkeeper will do the rest for you. Again rewarded for an improvement in that area.
After the 63rd minute when Aramburu came on, Sociedad's usual rightback - an aggressive ball winner came on, along with other changes we didnt see much of him going forward anymore although it wasnt directly because of him as Zirkzee was playing very centrally from that point on and was either not found during moves or was unable to do more than basic stuff. I think it was more just how the game was going and Sociedad in general improving with their changes and defending better in the areas he was trying to get the ball and having some success going forward and pushing us back after they scored the penalty
Overall - Not impressed in the 1st half but 2nd half he did miles better in the areas where he needed to improve - Accurate passing, ball winning and effort to press, got a shot on target and it went in
Hopefully he carries on like the 2nd half
However 2nd half he started really well. 91% pass accuracy with several lay offs and bits of linkup play, some passes out towards Dorgu including one that pushed him a bit wide but when he got it back from Dorgu he found him again with a nice backheel. The accurate passing in the 2nd half pushed him up to 78% overall and while he didnt have any key passes in this match, his 2nd half distribution was much better and he looked like he could set something up.
Throughout the 2nd half his defending was miles better. He dropped into midfield more and was actually part of our ball winning setup and he had good success with 2 tackles and 2 interceptions in the 2nd half. He worked for the team and was rewarded.
The goal came from just getting his shot on target and shows why its been frustrating in previous games when he hadnt managed to get his shots on target. Sometimes all you need is to get it on target and the goalkeeper will do the rest for you. Again rewarded for an improvement in that area.
After the 63rd minute when Aramburu came on, Sociedad's usual rightback - an aggressive ball winner came on, along with other changes we didnt see much of him going forward anymore although it wasnt directly because of him as Zirkzee was playing very centrally from that point on and was either not found during moves or was unable to do more than basic stuff. I think it was more just how the game was going and Sociedad in general improving with their changes and defending better in the areas he was trying to get the ball and having some success going forward and pushing us back after they scored the penalty
Overall - Not impressed in the 1st half but 2nd half he did miles better in the areas where he needed to improve - Accurate passing, ball winning and effort to press, got a shot on target and it went in
Hopefully he carries on like the 2nd half
jamesjimmybyrondean
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The smart thing to do would be to sell him while his value is still intact. I think his ceiling is not much different from what we’re already seeing and that’s not enough
He’s a surprisingly good, strong tackler. He often emerges with the ball when he challenges.
He will be a good player when he’s able to knit everything together
He will be a good player when he’s able to knit everything together
I'll be gone for over a month after today so I'll use my last post to share his performance:
It missed a few moments. All of his aerial duels, some more of his defensive work, and a beautiful chip pass to Garnacho in our 3rd when most would've hoofed it under pressure.
If he can adjust to a faster tempo and put these types of performances in from the get go instead of when the opposition tires, he will be great as one of the 10s in this system.
Definitely one of the last players we have that I'd sell. So fun to watch.
It missed a few moments. All of his aerial duels, some more of his defensive work, and a beautiful chip pass to Garnacho in our 3rd when most would've hoofed it under pressure.
As big a fan of his I am, I will say the tempo Sociedad played at suited him to a tee.He’s a surprisingly good, strong tackler. He often emerges with the ball when he challenges.
He will be a good player when he’s able to knit everything together
If he can adjust to a faster tempo and put these types of performances in from the get go instead of when the opposition tires, he will be great as one of the 10s in this system.
Definitely one of the last players we have that I'd sell. So fun to watch.
Olecurls99
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I'll be gone for over a month after today so I'll use my last post to share his performance:
It missed a few moments. All of his aerial duels, some more of his defensive work, and a beautiful chip pass to Garnacho in our 3rd when most would've hoofed it under pressure.
As big a fan of his I am, I will say the tempo Sociedad played at suited him to a tee.
If he can adjust to a faster tempo and put these types of performances in from the get go instead of when the opposition tires, he will be great as one of the 10s in this system.
Definitely one of the last players we have that I'd sell. So fun to watch.
Good game from him. Decent in possession and good work winning it back.
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