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Match Tottenham Hotspur VS Ipswich. Sunday the 10th of November @2pm.
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I've got TWO left feet , does that count ?
Timo Werner, despite his impressive speed and technical ability, has faced criticism throughout his career for not consistently converting chances into goals, which is a key characteristic of a top-level striker. There are several factors that contribute to the perception of Werner as a "poor striker" in certain contexts, even though he has still managed to score a fair number of goals over his career:
1. **Poor Finishing**
Werner's most prominent criticism is his finishing. While he is often in the right positions to score, he tends to miss high-quality chances. Whether it's from one-on-one situations with the goalkeeper or simpler opportunities in front of goal, Werner's finishing can be erratic, leading to frustration among fans and analysts. This inconsistency in front of goal has been a persistent issue in his career.
2. **Lack of Composure in Key Moments**
Werner’s composure in critical moments of a match is often questioned. He has been known to rush his decisions in front of goal, which can lead to poor shot placement or missed opportunities. This is a mental aspect of the game, and it seems that Werner sometimes struggles with it, especially when he is under pressure.
3. **Missed Big Chances**
While Werner does create scoring opportunities for himself, he tends to miss several big chances per match, which diminishes his overall effectiveness as a striker. In high-level football, strikers are expected to convert a higher percentage of their chances, and Werner’s conversion rate is often below that of other elite forwards.
4. **Struggles with Finishing in High-Pressure Games**
Werner has had difficulties in high-pressure situations, such as in finals or crucial matches, where his misses are more noticeable and damaging. For example, during his time at Chelsea, he missed several key opportunities in the Premier League and in European competitions. This has affected his reputation, even though he contributed in other ways, such as with assists and creating space for teammates.
5. **Positioning and Decision-Making**
While Werner is quick and intelligent, he sometimes appears to make poor decisions when it comes to where and when to make his runs. He can drift out of dangerous positions, or he may not anticipate the movements of teammates, which reduces his effectiveness in creating and finishing goal-scoring opportunities.
6. **Lack of Physicality for Holding Off Defenders**
As a striker, Werner’s physical presence is often a disadvantage. While he is quick and agile, he doesn't have the same physical robustness as other top strikers, which means he can struggle to hold off defenders or win aerial duels, especially against strong or dominant center-backs.
7. **Adaptation to Different Systems and Roles**
Another factor is Werner’s struggle to fit into certain tactical systems, particularly under Chelsea's management. He was often deployed in a variety of roles, sometimes as a wide forward, which took him out of his natural central striker position. This inconsistency in his positioning and role within the team might have hindered his ability to find a rhythm as a pure goal-scorer.
8. **Pressure and Confidence Issues**
When a striker like Werner misses chances or faces criticism, it can affect their confidence. This mental block can lead to even more missed opportunities, compounding the problem. A striker’s form often relies heavily on their mental state, and prolonged struggles can make it difficult for them to regain their sharpness.
Conclusion
Despite these issues, it's important to remember that Werner still has several strengths—his speed, his work rate, and his ability to create space for teammates. He has been effective in other roles, such as pressing defenders and contributing with assists, but his inability to consistently finish chances is what holds him back from being considered one of the elite strikers. Whether he can overcome these flaws and become more clinical in front of goal will be key to determining his future as a top-tier forward.
Be nice to go above the goon cunts and them have to live with it for 2 weeks
Good work mate.
Them 4 losses just aren't good enough if we want to be a champions league team.
Levy out and possibly Ange out I can understand, but what have Moore and Werner ever done to you?
Would be pleasantly shocked if this is a blow out. But Ipswich seem to be competing in league games more and more each week and are due a win. And you can just see us turning up thinking this game is beneath us.. Still have to think we'll win though.
3-1
3-1
The question is, with your injuries, will Ed Sheeran be playing?
"Good enough to contain your Johnson."
Good luck with that mate, it's huge and hungry!!!
He is a skilful winger who has also played FB.
He is a bit quicker than Mikey, but obvs not as good.
Good enough for first team? One more injury and we could find out!
I'm going 4-0. The Galatasary loss will have hurt. And we still have a very good starting XI available.
Fuck aye. Give them a proper kicking.
Vic
Porro - Romero - Drag - Udogie
Bentancur
Kulu - Sarr
Johnson - Solanke - Son
Team picks itself at this point.Porro - Romero - Drag - Udogie
Bentancur
Kulu - Sarr
Johnson - Solanke - Son