I really like the way he comes across in interviews, he's scored 3 very tidy goals, and it would be great to see him force his way into the side. I can see why he isn't a starter yet, but there's a lot to admire in the way he is fighting for his place.
Hey [MENTION=19]Icy Gull[/MENTION] we should be charging an entrance fee.
Our work is done Stat
FFS - AliJ has amazing technique when striking a ball. Looks like (for the first time in two seasons) he’s really getting more confident in general play too. Is starting to look like an option to complement Maupay/Connolly/Trossard
Hey [MENTION=19]Icy Gull[/MENTION] we should be charging an entrance fee.
Well as I’ve said a few times on this thread, there has to be more to this story that will one day come out.
Has been a good pro, displayed excellent character, never once threw his toys out the pram. He played excellent games in his comeback this season, scored our best ever goal in this league and you expected him to kick on. But never got a look in the side since.
Would be fair enough if he was being kept out by players on a great run, but we had a poor run of performances from Gross, Mooy, Propper and even Solly.
Seems crazy to me that AJ couldn’t even make the bench ahead of those guys. Wish him all the best, he deserves better.
We'd be mad to sell Gross.
Madder still to keep Ali.
I’m with you, I think AJ has been very unlucky, he’s been mishandled since he joined the club.
Let’s review.
- He looked good in the World Cup. Top scorer in Holland.
- Signs for us. Joins a backs to the wall Hughtons team playing all out defence most games. Hard to shine. No player did really apart from Duffy and Dunk.
- Hardly gets a look in for the first few months when GP comes in.
- Finally get his chance. Scores 2 great goals, one of which is a true worldie, and to date, possibly the best PL goal we’ve ever scored.
- Then hardly gets a look in. And post lock down can’t even make it to the bench.
Please someone explain what I’m missing here. Unless he’s a complete dick in training, it feels we’re missing information. Because he also seems like a terrific pro and great guy.
He will score an important goal for us this season. I feel it in my water. I just hope that isn't merely urethriitis.