Good read Mo. For me it feels like Szoboszlai as the 10 isn’t really working too well, and that’s part of the problem with our centre forwards not being in the game enough.
Szobo ended last season a bit out of form and not fully fit, didn’t really look much better or fitter in the Euros, and while he now looks fit again, he doesn’t look confident. His tame finish after a superb team move yesterday summed it up, it wasn’t an easy chance, but you would expect a man of his shooting technique to do better.
I think this lack of confidence is affecting his all round game, and while the hard running is undoubtedly there, the quality simply isn’t.
We need Harvey Elliot back sharpish, as that is a guy who creates chances for others for fun. His XA is through the roof, and it will IMO definitely lead to more shots for our central striker if Harvey is the 10.
Szobo needs a break. If Harvey is not imminent, then maybe Macca could be given a chance as the 10 with Jones and Gravenberch behind, or another variation with that trio who could probably all play as the 10.
Our rock solid shape, and depth of attackers, is muddling us through at the moment. If Salah doesn’t get you then Diaz or Gakpo will etc, but longer term we need to solve this issue at the centre of our attack as it’s not really functioning properly.
I agree with all of this, and said similar on The Anfield Wrap Under the Lights show this afternoon. His running and pressing is of value, but I don't think he's so far ahead in that area that others couldn't match it or at least come close, while offering more as an attacking threat
Good read Mo. For me it feels like Szoboszlai as the 10 isn’t really working too well, and that’s part of the problem with our centre forwards not being in the game enough.
Szobo ended last season a bit out of form and not fully fit, didn’t really look much better or fitter in the Euros, and while he now looks fit again, he doesn’t look confident. His tame finish after a superb team move yesterday summed it up, it wasn’t an easy chance, but you would expect a man of his shooting technique to do better.
I think this lack of confidence is affecting his all round game, and while the hard running is undoubtedly there, the quality simply isn’t.
We need Harvey Elliot back sharpish, as that is a guy who creates chances for others for fun. His XA is through the roof, and it will IMO definitely lead to more shots for our central striker if Harvey is the 10.
Szobo needs a break. If Harvey is not imminent, then maybe Macca could be given a chance as the 10 with Jones and Gravenberch behind, or another variation with that trio who could probably all play as the 10.
Our rock solid shape, and depth of attackers, is muddling us through at the moment. If Salah doesn’t get you then Diaz or Gakpo will etc, but longer term we need to solve this issue at the centre of our attack as it’s not really functioning properly.
I agree with all of this, and said similar on The Anfield Wrap Under the Lights show this afternoon. His running and pressing is of value, but I don't think he's so far ahead in that area that others couldn't match it or at least come close, while offering more as an attacking threat