You're probably right. It's so frustrating to see flashes of good stuff among the dross though. Maybe it is that regularity that he needs.I reckon he will score a lot of goals if he's played regularly.
Though I agree entirely that he's a frustrating player at times.
The performance of Slimani was such a confusing one. During the first half, I was pretty convinced I'd judged him correctly all along; completely useless with a terrible touch, no eye for a pass and no skill with the ball at his feet whatsoever - he was dire. Then, the second half begins and a completely different Slimani arrived on the pitch. Holding up play smartly, doing the simple things really well, winning the ball, bossing defenders.... 'Great!' I thought. I really was seeing something akin to a good striker. Then...... That chance! How easy does he want it?
So, I'm a little stuck as to what to think of him right now! I think I'd better just wait to see what next season brings (unless we get a massive offer from China for him in which case I'd be happy for him to seek pastures new).
Game was a mirror of our season.
He certainly makes things happen, I love the way he pulls away at the far post. So unlike anything we've had, probably since Brian Deane.I reckon he will score a lot of goals if he's played regularly.
Though I agree entirely that he's a frustrating player at times.
He certainly makes things happen, I love the way he pulls away at the far post. So unlike anything we've had, probably since Brian Deane.
P | Pld | Pts | |
1 | Leicester | 45 | 97 |
2 | Ipswich | 45 | 93 |
3 | Leeds Utd | 45 | 90 |
4 | Southampton | 45 | 84 |
5 | Norwich City | 45 | 73 |
6 | West Brom | 45 | 72 |
7 | Hull City | 45 | 70 |
8 | Middlesbro | 45 | 66 |
9 | Coventry City | 45 | 64 |
10 | Preston | 45 | 63 |
11 | Bristol City | 45 | 62 |
12 | Cardiff City | 45 | 62 |
13 | Swansea City | 45 | 57 |
14 | Watford | 45 | 56 |
15 | Sunderland | 45 | 56 |
16 | Millwall | 45 | 56 |
17 | QPR | 45 | 53 |
18 | Stoke City | 45 | 53 |
19 | Blackburn | 45 | 50 |
20 | Sheffield W | 45 | 50 |
21 | Plymouth | 45 | 48 |
22 | Birmingham | 45 | 47 |
23 | Huddersfield | 45 | 45 |
24 | Rotherham Utd | 45 | 24 |