Hleb's Sirush
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I really don't get the hype with Edouard. The below post was my reply to someone when they asked why I was putting him on the anti -wish list about 2 months ago.Edouard would be a more interesting Laca replacement than Tammy imo. Looks like he can play a bit as well as score goals. Also somewhat adjusted coming from the Scottish league and the same sort of age profile.
I just think he is way overhyped. Whenever I have watched him he has never impressed me. Hasn't got any exceptional attribute, isn't particularly fast, good in the air or lethal finisher. He is more an all rounder, where he does everything maybe to a decent level. His strong point is linking up play and holding on to the ball, but I'm not sure how to rate that as you get so much time in the SPL.
My biggest disappointment of him is his finishing ability. The amount of chances he needs to score is very high, usually with just the GK to beat he tamely rolls it straight to him. From my recollection he misses too many big chances to ever become elite. For this reason I tried to look up his xG but couldn't find it anywhere as I don't think they do it for the SPL.
He is still young and could improve of course but currently I don't see anything special in him.
I have somehow ended up watching quite a few Celtic games last couple of years (have no idea why) and in every single game he has been underwhelming.
last week I was watching Celtic v Midtjylland CL qualifier. Have to say he was dreadful. Had the best chance of the game when he was put through 1v1 with the keeper. Needless to say he missed. It was quite telling while Celtic were desperate for a goal to establish a first leg lead he was subbed out.