Nketiah is the most hardworking player in pressing. But lacazette is more clever on it in terms of closing angles and passing lane.If Laca goes he could get loads of playing time. Really like Eddie, good goals to game ratio and knows how to press properly. Dont see where the criticism comes from.
I really hope he doesn't turn out to be like Akpom. Getting in all the right positions but can't get a goal. He need one or two to fall for him.Was watching the highlights from today’s game and Eddie really should have scored at least 1 goal. Those were some gilded chances he had. He needs to take those to be honest.
It's a delicate balancing act. You want your young players to earn their stripes but at the same time you have to grant them more opportunities to do so. We've only just started fixing up our strategy with young players in the last few years - particularly with players who at least have some talent for PL football. The issue with our younger players compared to, say, Chelsea's for example, is that they all lack match experience. Even Willock, touted as having played 60 times for Arsenal already - how many of those appearances were sub appearances? Most of our loans haven't been well thought out either, and only since Ben Knapper was hired have we had loanees with decent minutes under their belt.Give him time. That's all we can do atm. Obviously I'd propose a loan but given our dire situation in attack he will likely get enough minutes here as a backup.
I don't know why but watching Eddie it makes me somewhat realise that we may have given up on youngsters too early in the past, that's why I don't want to give up on him yet. I know most of them went on to do nothing, but given how we are integrating youngsters in the team now, and the support we are giving them I come to think what if the likes of JET, Akpom, Sanches, etc. had gotten similar support? I mean they showed enough talent, maybe not as much as this group are showing, but I'm starting to believe we could have done more. Dunno, maybe I am just chatting sh!t here. But I want us to install the utmost believe and confidence on these youngsters, then I am positive they can go on to do good things for club.
He will never be ready to start for us. Doesnt have the natural talent. He isnt gifted in any area physically. No pace, not much strength, hold up play isnt great. If his finishing was elite then we are talking about a good backup player. Sadly he isnt showing any signs.
Two years left on his deal as well...
Nketiah is a natural goal scorer, he proved it at every youth level. It's far too early to have a definitive opinion on him. you could be right, he could be a Chuba Akpom type of player and never being able to replicate his goalscoring record at the highest level, but I'm inclined to think that he has the right mindset and the right attitude to improve his game.Nketiah is the Elneny of forwards. Good work rate, has the right mentality and doesn't make too many mistakes, but just not technically gifted or explosive enough to make the difference.
Nketiah has decent enough pace and strength for his size. What limits him is the lack of high level technique.
First touch, passing and shooting are not up to standard for this level.
His dribbling is also nothing special, but none of our senior forwards really have good dribbling technique.
I think Nketiah will be a fantastic Championship level forward in the future.
Spot on.Nketiah is the Elneny of forwards. Good work rate, has the right mentality and doesn't make too many mistakes, but just not technically gifted or explosive enough to make the difference.
Nketiah has decent enough pace and strength for his size. What limits him is the lack of high level technique.
First touch, passing and shooting are not up to standard for this level.
His dribbling is also nothing special, but none of our senior forwards really have good dribbling technique.
I think Nketiah will be a fantastic Championship level forward in the future.