Player Mohammed Kudus

[Timberwolf]

Did alright as a RW also, by my recollection... Maybe he's part of the answer to the RW/Kudus depth issue?

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I was always under the impression, when he arrived, that Odobert was a predominantly left winger who could cover on the right. Then this season he probably had his best run of games playing off the right, so maybe he's not best off the left after all?

It does slightly muddy the waters in terms of squad planning given the injuries. We obviously need a first choice left sided player, but if we buy a second guy, which side do we prioritise? Probably need someone who can play both sides tbh

 

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I was always under the impression, when he arrived, that Odobert was a predominantly left winger who could cover on the right. Then this season he probably had his best run of games playing off the right, so maybe he's not best off the left after all?

It does slightly muddy the waters in terms of squad planning given the injuries. We obviously need a first choice left sided player, but if we buy a second guy, which side do we prioritise? Probably need someone who can play both sides tbh

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I always thought he was a right wing option tbh.

 

[Teach]

I always thought he was a right wing option tbh.

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The Robben blind spot of thinking every winger is more dangerous on their weaker side eg left footers on the right and vice versa. In some cases, for goal threat / wide forwards this works perfectly eg Son, but for others with different skills, they should be going outside and putting balls into the box

 

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Did alright as a RW also, by my recollection... Maybe he's part of the answer to the RW/Kudus depth issue?

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Agreed, although much depends on when he'll be fit again - as with most of our forward line it seems

We could end up buying someone simply for the fact theres no one ready for the beginning of the season

And then we'll be overloaded when all the players return...

 

[Timothy bird]

Agreed, although much depends on when he'll be fit again - as with most of our forward line it seems

We could end up buying someone simply for the fact theres no one ready for the beginning of the season

And then we'll be overloaded when all the players return...

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Will they all return, that’s the question

 

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Will they all return, that’s the question

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[Timothy bird]

Probably our medical team

 

[Herclueless]

I was always under the impression, when he arrived, that Odobert was a predominantly left winger who could cover on the right. Then this season he probably had his best run of games playing off the right, so maybe he's not best off the left after all?

It does slightly muddy the waters in terms of squad planning given the injuries. We obviously need a first choice left sided player, but if we buy a second guy, which side do we prioritise? Probably need someone who can play both sides tbh

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I think he thinks he's a left winger, but there's nothing about him that really supports that notion.

He's not tricky enough, or fast enough to cause fullbacks problems from there, and he doesn't cut in and shoot to any kind of effect either. So despite looking relatively neat and tidy, he offers nothing of substance from that position.

From the right he can go outside and put a cross in with his strong foot without having to create the extra separation that he would need on the left.

 

[Herclueless]

The Robben blind spot of thinking every winger is more dangerous on their weaker side eg left footers on the right and vice versa. In some cases, for goal threat / wide forwards this works perfectly eg Son, but for others with different skills, they should be going outside and putting balls into the box

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Robben and Bale, everyone wants to copy them without spending a moment to consider that they were both absolutely rapid which was a huge factor in their effectiveness.

Both were also actually very good playing on their stronger sides too, whereas now you have players who actively can't play on their strong side.

 

[manmountainbutters]

Robben and Bale, everyone wants to copy them without spending a moment to consider that they were both absolutely rapid which was a huge factor in their effectiveness.

Both were also actually very good playing on their stronger sides too, whereas now you have players who actively can't play on their strong side.

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Yeah, you have to be bloody good to pull off that weaker side thing. It is devastating if the player can shoot.