[Albion] Adam Lallana **Leaving Summer 2024**

[seagullwedgee]

Is it just me? Has anyone noticed in the last 3 short outings or so, that Adam Lallana no longer runs normally anymore? He now sort of straight leg glides, almost like a type of training warm-up stride. It honestly looks like he can’t run anymore for fear of doing terminal physiological damage. it is so strange to watch. I’m sure he’s been doing accelerated coaching badges, so I think we are very very close to seeing his absolute last outing. Yes he still has a rapid brain and great ball skills, but it is so odd to see a player glide running like that at the highest level.

 

[Rogero]

I have noticed a strange running style. I think this will be his last season . Is he one of the highest paid players ?

 

[Springal]

He did a club interview recently saying he will decide at the end of the season.

 

[Shins]

I've noticed as well and think it'll be his last season. Can't see him dropping down the leagues with coaching ambitions he has.

If he's on the playing books one more year it'll be at greatly reduced terms and include a transition to coaching I would have thought.

 

[sagaman]

Making little impact as sub but will make a very good trainee coach

 

[veuve]

When rdz leaves would you have Adam as new head coach?

 

[WATFORD zero]

When rdz leaves would you have Adam as new head coach?

Of all the Albion players who've been touted as a future head coach, it would be Pascal for me

 

[227 BHA]

When rdz leaves would you have Adam as new head coach?

What, with zero experience? No thanks

 

[sagaman]

When rdz leaves would you have Adam as new head coach?

Not ready yet

 

[brighton_tom]

Strangely I did notice this too in recent games. Not all the time, but there have been a few runs he clearly could have made either to get onto a loose ball or to get into an available position to receive the ball, and you can see him going at jogging pace. Obviously doesnt want to risk injury, which is fine, its better we have him doing what he can rather than on the physio table the rest of the season.

 

[seagullwedgee]

I mean, if we take this thinking a stage further, when RDZ introduces him as a sub, we are then effectively playing with just 10 players and on-filed coach who is directing acuity and is also allowed to touch the ball himself, and his interplay is often very intelligent and valuable. But physically, he has absolutely nothing left to offer. Has a great respected future as a coach, I’m certain, but will need to do some seasons plying his trade at a level below PL to prove his credentials.

 

[Sheebo]

He’s still got the best football brain and passing ability in the squad for me. But it’s time to hang up the boots in May and stay with us as a coach. I can see this being the case.

 

[SWC]

He was a great acquisition when we picked him up *checks notes* 4 seasons ago!!! But he was 31 then and managed 30 apps in his first season, but his appearances, fitness and mobility have declined since he joined and has become a passenger.

I think it's time for him to hang them up

 

[portslade seagull]

His legs have gone, think he will retire at the end of the season which probably frees up a fair wage

 

[peterward]

I don't agree with the concensus he's past it. Muzza couldn't run either!

Lallanas brain and ability is that good, I think there's still another year and a role in first team squad if he wants it. And its not just what he gives on matchday, it's what he gives to the likes of Pedro or Hinshelwood every day in training.

That said, I'm not sure he will want it, or to keep putting his fragile body through the rigours of what is required to be match fit.

And if RDZ does do a bunk from the Albion in the summer, then 99% any thoughts Lallana may have of continuing would quickly extinguish.

 

[Weststander]

Imho he’s reached the end of his PL playing days. Sadly, little impact when he plays now.

But behind the scenes he must be a huge influence on players across all the groups.

 

[B-right-on]

I mean, if we take this thinking a stage further, when RDZ introduces him as a sub, we are then effectively playing with just 10 players and on-filed coach who is directing acuity and is also allowed to touch the ball himself, and his interplay is often very intelligent and valuable. But physically, he has absolutely nothing left to offer. Has a great respected future as a coach, I’m certain, but will need to do some seasons plying his trade at a level below PL to prove his credentials.

This sums it up for me although I think he'll do a stint with us as an assistant coach to start for a couple of seasons until he gets an offer from a lower league, bit like Rosenior.

In one of the recent training videos he was standing on the outside of the group as they passed the ball about, wearing a jacket and holding a couple of balls where the players were in training kit

 

[RM-Taylor]

All writing him off, now watch him be in the starting eleven at Luton on Tuesday

 

[Brian Fantana]

When rdz leaves would you have Adam as new head coach?

A thousand times no. Thankfully, I don’t think the club would be that daft.

 

[dazzer6666]

Of all the Albion players who've been touted as a future head coach, it would be Pascal for me

He’s years away from being able/qualified but wouldn’t surprise me if he makes a decent manager