He isn't stronger than Haaland back to goal or not, Haaland is the fecking incredible hulk. Osimhen is strong but he outworks defenders, he doesn't outmuscle them. Haaland makes them look like childrenI'm a Nigerian so I've followed Osimhen since his U17 days, he doesn't have a silky technique like a Zlatan or Berbatov, he's Haaland level but stronger with his back to goal, he is very tenacious, quick and powerful.
The sort of 9 that's a handful when his team is in possession and when they aren't.
Nah, i mean you're not wrong but for strikers like Lukaku or Abraham(who isn't really *that* good in Italy anyways) it's really all about smaller, weaker and most importantly slower defenders rather than time on the ball. It's why guys like Dzeko, Giroud or Zlatan, who are so big and strong, can prolong their careers. Lack of pace doesn't hurt them in Italy the way it would in EnglandIn any case, you wouldn't call them definite successes for one reason or the other. They were the names off the top of my head when i saw the post. He said it was a genuine question. There are people (and pundits) who believe that we should be investing in PL proven players because they think of the other leagues as more lightweight and slower (meaning, pure pace). It has to do more with the time you're allowed on the ball. Some adjust and some don't. It's also the reason why players like Dzeko, Giroud and Zlatan can prolong their careers in the Serie A. Or why someone like Abraham can become a regular starter for a top-four club and Lukaku be the star-man in a title winning side. In this sense, Osimhen is a gamble.
He isn't stronger than Haaland back to goal or not, Haaland is the fecking incredible hulk. Osimhen is strong but he outworks defenders, he doesn't outmuscle them. Haaland makes them look like children
Nah, i mean you're not wrong but for strikers like Lukaku or Abraham(who isn't really *that* good in Italy anyways) it's really all about smaller, weaker and most importantly slower defenders rather than time on the ball. It's why guys like Dzeko, Giroud or Zlatan, who are so big and strong, can prolong their careers. Lack of pace doesn't hurt them in Italy the way it would in England
Nah, i mean you're not wrong but for strikers like Lukaku or Abraham(who isn't really *that* good in Italy anyways) it's really all about smaller, weaker and most importantly slower defenders rather than time on the ball. It's why guys like Dzeko, Giroud or Zlatan, who are so big and strong, can prolong their careers. Lack of pace doesn't hurt them in Italy the way it would in England
Thanks for posting this. Me and some other posters who watch serie A regularly have been saying the exact same thing about Osimhen but majority of the posters on caf have decided collectively that he is a world class striker without even knowing about him that much. They have a hard on for him just like they had for Jadon Sancho, now they think otherwise.Hello. I am italian and i know Serie A very well. Osimhen is the typical Serie A striker: he dominates in Italy thanks to his physique. Like Lukaku. But he lacks technique. For him will be difficult in premier league.
Agree and agree but sush. People would attack you for this.I just don't see it with this guy. Looks awful on the ball
Save on the crazy fee and bring in Moukoko.
Moukoko's contract expires in the summer.If they both move in the future, I wouldnt be surprised on them going for similar fees
I watch serie A and while i wouldn't call Osimhen a world class striker just yet, this idea that a bigger, faster version of Jamie Vardy would fail in england due to a perceived lack of technique is weirdThanks for posting this. Me and some other posters who watch serie A regularly have been saying the exact same thing about Osimhen but majority of the posters on caf have decided collectively that he is a world class striker without even knowing about him that much. They have a hard on for him just like they had for Jadon Sancho, now they think otherwise.
Moukoko's contract expires in the summer.
Yeah you're probably right. Would be the dream signing for me.Do you not think Dortmund will get the extension and sell for a huge sum? No way he will go for a free
Yea he's not world class yet but not many are at 23 years old.I watch serie A and while i wouldn't call Osimhen a world class striker just yet, this idea that a bigger, faster version of Jamie Vardy would fail in england due to a perceived lack of technique is weird
Yeah you're probably right. Would be the dream signing for me.
I watch serie A and while i wouldn't call Osimhen a world class striker just yet, this idea that a bigger, faster version of Jamie Vardy would fail in england due to a perceived lack of technique is weird
Thanks for posting this. Me and some other posters who watch serie A regularly have been saying the exact same thing about Osimhen but majority of the posters on caf have decided collectively that he is a world class striker without even knowing about him that much. They have a hard on for him just like they had for Jadon Sancho, now they think otherwise.
Not sure if serious...If it were then one of the greatest players to ever play in England like Hazard
Right now I’ll even take Victor Meldrew up front!
I dont believe it!
Someone was going to do it, shut up..
Who is your top target then?
Thanks for posting this. Me and some other posters who watch serie A regularly have been saying the exact same thing about Osimhen but majority of the posters on caf have decided collectively that he is a world class striker without even knowing about him that much. They have a hard on for him just like they had for Jadon Sancho, now they think otherwise.
To be fair, lack of technique is not what I see as problem in Lukaku. Lukaku’s main problem is that his off ball movement. He’s too static for my liking. How’s Osimhen’s with his off ball movement?
How many strikers has proved to be a success after moving from Italy ? Genuine question. Just to know how much is the success %
Thanks for posting this. Me and some other posters who watch serie A regularly have been saying the exact same thing about Osimhen but majority of the posters on caf have decided collectively that he is a world class striker without even knowing about him that much. They have a hard on for him just like they had for Jadon Sancho, now they think otherwise.
Agree and agree but sush. People would attack you for this.
His off ball movement is great. He always run without the ball. The problem of Osimhen is his first touch... That is Lukaku’s first touch... That you Utd's supporters already well know!
His off ball movement is great. He always run without the ball. The problem of Osimhen is his first touch... That is Lukaku’s first touch... That you Utd's supporters already well know!
Osimhen is a good player, but never, never a 100m striker. If you pay 60+ for him you get robbed. If Napoli, for exemple, the next year buy Tarem Moffi (Lorient striker, similar to Osimhen), in Italy he will be dominant as Osimhen.
I watch serie A and while i wouldn't call Osimhen a world class striker just yet, this idea that a bigger, faster version of Jamie Vardy would fail in england due to a perceived lack of technique is weird
Osimhen does look a bit untidy to be fair, a little chaotic. But a real handful for defences. A little like Nuñez perhaps.
Personally think we need more of a strong target man/pivot striker who can hold the ball up and occupy defences. Like a Brobbey, only good. We already have a few pacy run-in-behind forwards.
Completely agree, reminds me a lot of Nunez with more physicality but slightly worse technical ability / finishing (apart from heading where he does look very strong in fairness).
I think if any Utd fan watches the clip vs Leicester above and thinks, hell yeah that’s what we need I think they need checking. Will be a similar outcome as Lukaku with Utd fans getting frustrated game after game with his poor touches and loose shooting. Don’t get me wrong I think he could score a few goals, but so did Lukaku.
If we were about to buy him for 40-50m, maybe. Just because of the lack of quality forwards out there and at that price it won’t look horrendous when he inevitably becomes a rotation player. But at 100m we have to give this one a miss as there are simply too many other areas that need filling and he is not a shoe-in investment where it might be worth it.
Need to be on the hunt for the next Benzema or Lewa, they are out there somewhere!
His injuries have been freak injuries and several bouts of covid. COmpletely random and not some sign of an injury riddled sicknote.Would make so much sense stylistically but would like to see him get through the rest of the season largely injury free first.
Think its natural but people place too much emphasis on silky skills and aesthetics in forwards. The reality is for most of the game a striker won't be touching the ball so there is a much greater emphasis on off the ball qualities which Osimhen has in abundance. He leads the line, bullies defenders is great in the air and although possessing an awkward style is also well able to finish. It's not as if we haven't seen him do it against the likes of Liverpool either. He'll never be a Ronaldo Nazario or even a Robin van Persie in terms of all round play but the game has moved on and we need players who are happier not to be getting touches every two minutes like CR7 demands and more willing to maintains positional discipline which helps our attacking shape and lead the press.I watch serie A and while i wouldn't call Osimhen a world class striker just yet, this idea that a bigger, faster version of Jamie Vardy would fail in england due to a perceived lack of technique is weird