30-12-2018, 10:03 PM
(30-12-2018, 09:46 PM)wassy04 Wrote: See personally I’m not convinced that he will make it, nothing to do with his defending. His positional play is really poor he seems unable to get himself on the ball in the last 20 yards compared to the other wingers. His shooting looks ok but again if he doesn’t get the ball in the right area then it doesn’t matter. Dribbling he just tends t run into people. Can he fix these things, don’t see it happening here!
Difficult to disagree with much of that. He did look good in a few games though (Brizzle & Geordies?), yet showed all of the "attributes" you identify more recently - Burton, Narch. He is only 21 though and on the continent the focus in academies is on technique and skill, rather than tactical / positional awareness. I can understand why many have written him off recently, but for me the jury is still out. He has the ability to beat a player like they are in cement. Also, Mendes doesn't usually tout around sh1t players. He takes on the best young Portuguese players and unlike British agents, manages their careers for long term gain rather than quick buck, hence his stellar reputation.
