Alexander Isak: has a chance to play against Everton (Howe)

[Happinesstan]

9 hours ago, KaKa said:

 

I have seen a decent amount of Isak, and I have not known him to be someone that misses easy chances at all, but maybe you have more knowledge on that.

 

Mainly though, I am looking at the technique that he strikes the ball with, and the calm way he does so. Never rushed or snatching at opportunities. Those are hallmarks of an ice cold finisher.

Aye, He's definitely clinical. Like his opportunity you mentioned above, his focus was on getting the ball between the sticks, he just hit it too high. Possibly in that situation you want him to be less clinical. A wide effort that stays low has the possibility of taking a deflection. But I'd take his clinical finishing over Murphy any day. I didn't compare him to Wood as I don't think I've seen him even try a shot.

[KaKa]

5 hours ago, Adam P said:

How do Isak and Wilson fit in the same team? Looked like an out and out striker last night. Replaces Almiron in our first 11? 

 

You should see him playing off another front man, dropping into holes picking up the ball and running at players with it. He is just as devastating doing that, especially as he has a lethal long range shot.

 

Anyway, tired of discussing his versatility and all around game. Folks will see it for themselves soon enough.

[Guest]

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[rebelrouser]

5 hours ago, Adam P said:

How do Isak and Wilson fit in the same team? Looked like an out and out striker last night. Replaces Almiron in our first 11? 

So now we are expecting Wilson to remain healthy? He's already missed 40% of the season with injury. I know it's early but that is the point too; it's early and he is already out.  Isak is his replacement. Would not be surprised to see us sell him and replace him with a younger player next summer, especially if that younger player can move out wide. 

[Wolfcastle]

6 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said:

He's a long-legged loping runner, they can cover ground brilliantly. I should know. 

 

4 hours ago, TRon said:

 

It works the opposite way for Fraser. He has really rapid acceleration, but even at full speed he can only cover a certain amount of ground quickly before being caught by those with longer strides.

 

In laymans terms its like the difference in running style, exertion and yardage between the Queen Alien and a face hugger

[dave s]

I can’t wait to see this fella in our fully fit first 11 

[LionOfGosforth]

3 hours ago, dave s said:

I can’t wait to see this fella in our fully fit first 11 

 

Trying saying that after a few

 

Seriously though, I think i'm going to enjoy watching this lad every single game he plays, watching his movement, enjoying his skill, footwork and finishing. He looks absolutely fantastic on a few hours training, with a new team away at Anfield, the mind boggles what he might do in a fully fit team with time.

[Whitley mag]

Bet the scouse cunts we’re secretly thinking shite we signed the wrong forward this summer. 

[madras]

Loved what I saw of him last night. Interested to see how he'd work with Wilson.

[madras]

and strangely I can't stop watching his disallowed goal over and over. Look at who he was taking the piss out of man.

[pedro111]

3 minutes ago, madras said:

and strangely I can't stop watching his disallowed goal over and over. Look at who he was taking the piss out of man.

 

I'm still devasted it wasn't allowed. What a goal it was. Unbelievable man. 

[elbee909]

It was a goal. 100%. But y'know, 'time-wasting'.

[Wolfcastle]

Don't know what I was expecting but was impressed by his presence (made them nervous), harrying and the comfort of the two finishes, doing the right thing and lifting them but doing it with a Tino-esque ease.

That was a debut at the 2nd toughest place there is to go with 6 first-teamers out.  Bodes well and whets the appetite.  Already looking forward to more against Palace tbh

 

 

Edited September 1, 2022 by Wolfcastle

[The Prophet]

This wouldn't have been possible if Ekitike hadn't of turned us down. Cheers Hugo.

[duo]

We've some player 

[cubaricho]

1 hour ago, madras said:

and strangely I can't stop watching his disallowed goal over and over. Look at who he was taking the piss out of man.

Was it Thiago and VVD? Love it.  

[elbee909]

16 minutes ago, The Prophet said:

This wouldn't have been possible if Ekitike hadn't of turned us down. Cheers Hugo.

 

I believe he tried to sign but his fingers broke when he applied pressure with the pen. Overly spindly fingers.

[Lush Vlad]

Just now, cubaricho said:

Was it Thiago and VVD? Love it.  

Thiago is injured and VVD was the other side. Think it was Robertson and Gomez. 
 

I was out with some LFC supporting mates tonight. All agreed the offside was harsh and also that “nobody in our squad would show that kind of composure to finish that chance.” 
 

 

[Alberto2005]

1 minute ago, cubaricho said:

Was it Thiago and VVD? Love it.

Thiago didn't even play, and I'm sure it was Robertson and Gomes ?

[madras]

6 minutes ago, Alberto2005 said:

Thiago didn't even play, and I'm sure it was Robertson and Gomes ?

It was but Beardsleyesque at Pompey against top quality oppo.

[Skeletor]

12 minutes ago, elbee909 said:

 

I believe he tried to sign but his fingers broke when he applied pressure with the pen. Overly spindly fingers.

 

Tore his cuntstrings getting on the plane to come here.

[Adam P]

14 hours ago, KaKa said:

 

You should see him playing off another front man, dropping into holes picking up the ball and running at players with it. He is just as devastating doing that, especially as he has a lethal long range shot.

 

Anyway, tired of discussing his versatility and all around game. Folks will see it for themselves soon enough.

 

That didn't answer the question to be fair so maybe you have elsewhere. If Wilson is fit, does he replace Almiron? If he plays off Wilson as you suggest above, do we then need to change the system or not? As playing 'off the front man' is not Almiron's role. Or does he go wide and then also put the defensive shift that in that we expect from Almiron. Reasonable questions iyam and having read the transfer thread, i am pretty sure repetition isn't frowned upon. 

[Adam P]

14 hours ago, rebelrouser said:

So now we are expecting Wilson to remain healthy? He's already missed 40% of the season with injury. I know it's early but that is the point too; it's early and he is already out.  Isak is his replacement. Would not be surprised to see us sell him and replace him with a younger player next summer, especially if that younger player can move out wide. 

 

No, the premise of the question is that they are both fit. 

[buzza]

Our system is made for overlapping full backs, well at least on the right hand side (Tripps). This means we are not playing an out and out "winger" on the right but an "inside right" forward. Miggy currently plays this role well and Isak could easily play this role, or even Calum as they are both right footed.

The question for Eddie is who of the two of them goes right?

[buzza]

Just so it´s clear, on the left hand side we do not employ this tactic (as much) as Maxi is our luxury winger/inside left/ all out attacker