Alexander Isak

[HairSprayGooners]

Couldn't agree more. Balogun is so direct runs in behind, does the things you want a striker to do. Isak is very over hyped & lacks elite quality in the final third. He's not worth moving for at present

I agree and disagree. The two times he managed to get into the final third yesterday he was incredibly unlucky not to score and he made an absolutely incredible assist.

Hes going to be an elite striker. There's no doubt about it, the consistency in finishing will come. But all the while he's getting chances that is a brilliant sign.

Hes in an elite category of forward who have elite pace, height, dribbling ability and he scores goals.

 

[The_Playmaker]

I agree and disagree. The two times he managed to get into the final third yesterday he was incredibly unlucky not to score and he made an absolutely incredible assist.

Hes going to be an elite striker. There's no doubt about it, the consistency in finishing will come. But all the while he's getting chances that is a brilliant sign.

Hes in an elite category of forward who have elite pace, height, dribbling ability and he scores goals.

He wasn't unlucky. He scuffed his shot, recovered and then he shot wide. The deflection took it towards goal.

His second was a cross not a shot. He looks like a Leao or Thuram in that they have a lot of good attributes, but not elite ball striking.

 

[Rasmi]

Nah. I think it was JET. His hype was bigger.

People impressed with Balugon ball carrying and ability on the ball hasn’t seen JET. They showing their age

 

[HairSprayGooners]

He wasn't unlucky. He scuffed his shot, recovered and then he shot wide. The deflection took it towards goal.

His second was a cross not a shot. He looks like a Leao or Thuram in that they have a lot of good attributes, but not elite ball striking.

He didn't scuff his shot, watch it back. The defender toe poked it as he was going to shoot and he missed it due to the toe poke.

Behave would you, he's far better than those two, technically he's right up there. Ball striking wise he still scores goals, so whats the problem?

 

[Red London]

Some ridiculous hyperbole in here over 1 game.

He only had 30 touches against Spain and caused a lot of problems, he’s only 21 anyway.

 

[HairSprayGooners]

Some ridiculous hyperbole in here over 1 game.

He only had 30 touches against Spain and caused a lot of problems, he’s only 21 anyway.

He's had a fantastic season, its not just one game.

 

[Red London]

He's had a fantastic season, its not just one game.

That’s basically what I’m tryna say..

No point judging someone who has 30 touches for a ****house team in an international game, and was still their best attacker regardless…

 

[HairSprayGooners]

That’s basically what I’m tryna say..

No point judging someone who has 30 touches for a ****house team in an international game, and was still their best attacker regardless…

Gotcha, agreed, the fact he stood out in this scenario is impressive in itself.

 

[Red London]

Gotcha, agreed, the fact he stood out in this scenario is impressive in itself.

We don’t necessarily need him as the top of our priorities but looks like a fun little project.

 

[HairSprayGooners]

We don’t necessarily need him as the top of our priorities but looks like a fun little project.

Agreed, in terms of priorities he's quite far down the list. I assume we've got in contact early with a view to a move next summer. Obviously if Laca/Auba go that changes.

 

[Fewtch]

Isak just outside europe's elite with 17 this season
All's i'm saying

 

[Football Manager]

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Yes, he does receive the ball from deep. However, most other great false 9 would take this chance to create great combination play with their teammates. Isak receives the ball in similar areas but he will drive the ball forward himself as if he is a poacher.

 

[MutableEarth]

We don’t necessarily need him as the top of our priorities but looks like a fun little project.

This is my position also. He's got a nice profile and I wouldn't exactly be complaining (too much!) if he came here but I really don't think we need him in the grand scheme.

 

[AeNwT]

I agree and disagree. The two times he managed to get into the final third yesterday he was incredibly unlucky not to score and he made an absolutely incredible assist.

Hes going to be an elite striker. There's no doubt about it, the consistency in finishing will come. But all the while he's getting chances that is a brilliant sign.

Hes in an elite category of forward who have elite pace, height, dribbling ability and he scores goals.

He wasn't unlucky. He scuffed his shot, recovered and then he shot wide. The deflection took it towards goal.

His second was a cross not a shot. He looks like a Leao or Thuram in that they have a lot of good attributes, but not elite ball striking.

You can see the thought process but his touch at this moment let’s him down too often or he trips or chooses the wrong technique. Sometimes I want him to keep it simple & other times I wana see what makes him so hyped. He strikes me as a good athlete first.

I said the above on Sunday, Ian Wright basically said the same “he plays like he has sandals” on yesterday.

I know what I’m talking about. I also won £££ as upon seeing Scotland’s back line I bet on a Schick to score first bet as I’ve previously scouted him.

Isak will look even better against weaker teams & I expect a couple goals & an assist but I don’t see his elite striking ability. He’s a good athlete dribbler at this moment. I like Isak I just don’t love him

just to wind everyone up Balogun’s way more intelligent and direct

 

[HairSprayGooners]

He wasn't unlucky. He scuffed his shot, recovered and then he shot wide. The deflection took it towards goal.





I said this on Sunday, Ian Wright basically said the same “he plays like he has sandals” on yesterday.

I know what I’m talking about. I also won £££ as upon seeing Scotland’s back line I bet on a Schick to score first bet as I’ve previously scouted him.

Isak will look even better against weaker teams & I expect a couple goals & an assist but I don’t see his elite striking ability. He’s a good athlete dribbler at this moment.

just to wind everyone up Balogun’s way more intelligent and direct

Watch it back, the defender toe poked the ball into him as he shot, he didn't scuff it.

 

[AeNwT]

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So is Patrick Bamford Weghorst is up there as well. Morata would be up there in his break out season. I’m just pointing out facts.

 

[AeNwT]

Watch it back, the defender toe poked the ball into him as he shot, he didn't scuff it.

A large portion of his chances go like this. Stroke of luck / misfortune then a shot which he didn’t even put on target. Guys what are we even talking about ?

I’ve watched him for years I want him to succeed I’m just saying what I see. He could be a good player but I’ve been waiting for him to sort his touch out for years.

A 6’4 forward will always give you trouble on & off the ball that’s why Target men still exist. I see him as a better athlete than skilled technician at present.

 

[<<reed>>]

poor man's Danny Ings

 

[Kysus]

He definitely has a bit of yaya welbeckogo about him

 

[AeNwT]

He definitely has a bit of yaya welbeckogo about him

Thank you I don’t see how people don’t see it. I’m not against him but I can’t ignore what I see.

He also plays for Real Sociedad who aren’t a poor team. In fact several of their players are verry similar to ours.