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Player Richarlison

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If his injuries mean "he's done" then he's not passing any medical at any other club. So why would Base want to sign him up? Makes no sense unless they are excited at the prospect of getting a cut from him opening Supermarkets.

Lots of broken-bodied players still manage to find clubs. Owen Hargreaves, Abou Diaby, Jack Wilshere, etc. Ryan Sessegnon just went to Fulham on a 2 year deal despite his hamstrings being destroyed.
 
If his injuries mean "he's done" then he's not passing any medical at any other club. So why would Base want to sign him up? Makes no sense unless they are excited at the prospect of getting a cut from him opening Supermarkets.

He's done as a primary striker who can play every week at the highest level. We need a striker who works 100% of the game - pressing, chasing, fighting. We cannot carry passengers who need to stop and rest.

He can't play our system, but if a club wants a striker who sticks around up top waiting for the ball, and doesn't have to chase balls and help out in defense - he could play that system. Maybe he could deputize for Haaland :-)
 
He's done as a primary striker who can play every week at the highest level. We need a striker who works 100% of the game - pressing, chasing, fighting. We cannot carry passengers who need to stop and rest.

He can't play our system, but if a club wants a striker who sticks around up top waiting for the ball, and doesn't have to chase balls and help out in defense - he could play that system. Maybe he could deputize for Haaland :)
So his injury(s) isn't a career-ending one then? That's all I'm queering. Your post said that his injuries meant he's done as a footballer.
 
I don’t think we like to pay the wages of top strikers. He is on 90K which is about right for us. Top strikers are more 200k plus like Kane or Haaland level ones. I don’t think we shy away from big ish fees like £50-60m but I don’t think we like to big pay wages.

I mean, we have Romero on 160k, Maddison on 170k

Why would we not pay that for a striker?
 
He's done as a primary striker who can play every week at the highest level. We need a striker who works 100% of the game - pressing, chasing, fighting. We cannot carry passengers who need to stop and rest.

He can't play our system, but if a club wants a striker who sticks around up top waiting for the ball, and doesn't have to chase balls and help out in defense - he could play that system. Maybe he could deputize for Haaland :)

What on earth are you talking about - did you watch him play for us last season?

Here are his heatmap and touches in the 4-1 win vs Newcastle.

There are plenty of other examples too.

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I don’t think we like to pay the wages of top strikers. He is on 90K which is about right for us. Top strikers are more 200k plus like Kane or Haaland level ones. I don’t think we shy away from big ish fees like £50-60m but I don’t think we like to big pay wages.
Strikers are hard, we don't want to be on top whack for strikers that don't deliver.
 
I've no doubt that a fully fit and in form Richarlison is one of the best strikers in the league. Unfortunately, injuries have completely plagued him since we've signed him. He's never had any real momentum before. Last Winter was his best spell of form and he was arguably our best player for a 5-6 game period! Its a real shame but its beginning to look like we simply just can't rely on him
 
I've no doubt that a fully fit and in form Richarlison is one of the best strikers in the league. Unfortunately, injuries have completely plagued him since we've signed him. He's never had any real momentum before. Last Winter was his best spell of form and he was arguably our best player for a 5-6 game period! Its a real shame but its beginning to look like we simply just can't rely on him
It won't go on. If he doesn't get fit Ange will be ruthless.
 
I've no doubt that a fully fit and in form Richarlison is one of the best strikers in the league. Unfortunately, injuries have completely plagued him since we've signed him. He's never had any real momentum before. Last Winter was his best spell of form and he was arguably our best player for a 5-6 game period! Its a real shame but its beginning to look like we simply just can't rely on him
Exactly - he should be in his prime and he just can’t keep fit. 6 games out of around 90 across two season. Awful- Move him on and force him out. Make it clear he won’t play a single minute - will do well in a lower intensity leagues
 
ya i think that latest injury is the final straw really. He just hasn't been able to string a few games together for us at all and the only time he has he was our best player! Frustrating
 
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