Georginio Wijnaldum

[baitman]

Sorry but I profoundly disagree. Many of his earlier performances were well below par. At times, especially away from home, he was like a passenger. He has definitely upped his game in the last year or so. I think it’s somewhat revisionist to suggest otherwise.

Boom.

[BobTheCharmer]

He’s a ****ing Porsche now though.

Nah, more a Mercedes. Well built, reliable functional but a little safe at times.

[Tee]

There has been no turning point for Gini. He has always been a fabulous player. Its just taken some people longer than others to see this. The turning point in the game you mentioned was yours

He has always been decent yes, but imo that Roma game was when he turned it up a few notches and he hasn’t looked back.

[SB]

He got a lot of stick by a few vocal people on here but I didn’t agree with them then other than inconsistency & in particular away games.

[Shaggy]

Just scored (again) for Holland

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[danperkins]

Gini can score goals as his track record has proven, he just plays such a deep and disciplined role for us that it's completely negated from his game.

[frank the tank]

his shooting isn't exactly awesome though.

For me the biggest gap we have in our team is the ability to score from outside the box. If teams sit deep and our intricate passing game isn't on it, then we struggle to break teams down. When we had Gerrard, then he could hurt teams from distance. So could Coutinho.

It is a gap that we all hoped that Keita could fill. Perhaps he still can. Hopefully Oxlade can also.

[Rich]

He was unlucky at the weekend, lovely move, Gini on the edge of the area, good shot, just faded past the post.

He definitely should be getting a few more for us.

[RedReet]

Shooting low percentage shots outside box should be a last resort, not a tactic. At least poor crosses can cause trouble if they don't find their intended target, but long range shots will just surrender possession the majority of times and allow opposition to waste time and regroup.

[baitman]

Shooting low percentage shots outside box should be a last resort, not a tactic. At least poor crosses can cause trouble if they don't find their intended target, but long range shots will just surrender possession the majority of times and allow opposition to waste time and regroup.

Agree.
If the attack play is more fluid then there can be an opening for a shot. Once the defence forms up into the bus formation it becomes difficult. When we had coutinho (as an example) moving from the left trying to make an opening and looking for a gap to shoot through it was a viable tactic.
If there isnt the gap opening up for a direct shot then a low drive across the box is an option. Even if the initial contact is from a defender one of our attackers can easily pick up the 2nd ball.
Its vital our two advanced midfielders are pressing the edge of the box to retain possession if a defender toe pokes it away, and one of our full backs then gets space to do a John Barnes (get round the back).

[Exiled_red]

You don't want to be hitting shots from the edge of the box all the time, as the majority will just surrender possession. But having the option of someone who can hit a few in from 20+ yards changes the way teams defend as they have to negate that option as well as everything else. At the moment teams would probably feel us scoring a long range effort was a fluke. Whereas players like Gerrard and Coutinho could do it regularly and we just don't have that at the moment.

[Kenneth]

Frank Lampard scored 211 PL goals for Chelsea. 198 of those were deflections from 20 yard shots.

[Charly]

I think Origi has an amazing scoring % from outside the box... Among the best in Europe. Tomkins site had a whole article that talked sbout it a month ago or do.

Doesnt help our midfield though... although Harry Wilson certainly has it in his locker.

[Charly]

Frank Lampard scored 211 PL goals for Chelsea. 198 of those were deflections from 20 yard shots.

lol...

Was that a joke?

[Robbie-9-Fowler]

lol...

Was that a joke?

Yeah, he scored 72 penalties.