Great that Jesus got the advantage but that is a suicidal tackle by the defender totally brainless should have just stayed on his feet and presented an obstacle. I did not understand why he went for a slide really but Jesus got the rub with that and took his chance which you need sometimes. His 3rd was a bit like that because if I remember correctly Henderson did an early dive rather then just stay big another thing I didn't understand why😂. But he needed some luck to break.

But absolutely if he manages to string a run together we have to use it to get him moved on whatever happens now he isn't what we need.

Claudius glad he stayed on his feet

I was genuinely shocked he did.

    Chalógach basically gifted us 3 goals. Jesus took them superbly but it's rare to see defenders give us such chances. I think players are just less switched on in league cup games

      How the fuck does Jesus finish like that but look absolutely shite in front of goal the majority of the time?

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        Lukazan Tbh his first touch wouldn't have beaten any decent defender. And his chip was also mishit. I'll take it, but I'm not counting on him making a habit of stuff like this.

        I was more impressed with the other two goals. Those were quite nicely hit, no dilly-dallying, just smash it into the bottom corner.

            est the shot that was saved was his best move. Feel the defender on your ass, turn on a sixpence, and smash it. That was proper striker technique we don’t see enough of in the box.

              Hopefully that was the boost he needed, usually a confidence player so we'll see how he performs today as a starter.

              daredevil Yep. thought the same. Martinelli tbh has always looked far better in his sparse appearances at RW last 2 years

                  daredevil think he played well and being able to cross on his right is certainly favourable rather than on his weaker foot. However his overall performance, not just the goal or the assist, but the amount of times he's getting on the ball and having the fullback and Odegaard combining with him just gives you more confidence.

                  He is no Saka, but that not a stick to beat him with because no player in the PL is. But one thing going for players on the right side of our team, is that each one has another 2 top quality players around them to play triang;es with. The left side is sorely missing that though with MLS and Cala this may be getting resolved. The issue with the left 8 is still one we are having.

                    If we are to bring in some forwards (LOL) we should definitely be keeping Martinelli as our solid rotation option on either wing and moving Trossard/Jesus on.

                      Clrnc I'd strongly disagree there. Its good that he can cover there a bit but his best football has been from the left. Martinellis only real issue this season has been his finishing and it wont make a difference there if he's on the right or left.

                          Panda we just need additional cover. At this moment, I would keep all these guys and bring in one more. We have bodies in midfield and defence. Just not the same number in offense.

                              Qwiss

                              His performance on the left is mostly down to confidence. But while it is low, I don’t think it does any harm to simplify his game and allow him to use his stronger foot.

                                  Claudius bring one in in January and one in summer. Come summer Sterling goes back to Chelsea. I'd also not renew Trossard so he could go too for a fee or he can stay and see out his contract. If he goes he'd need replacing too.

                                      Qwiss sensible plan. Given the Saka situation we are under pressure to find someone with real cojones now

                                        goon if you're lacking confidence an entire calendar year...

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