by john68 » Sun Mar 21, 2021 9:33 am
Johnny,
I am not suggesting for one minute that we should totally discard Razza, nor Jesus for that matter. Both have obvious talent but their current form at this, the sharp end of the season is becoming a liability and could cost us dear. Winning games now is becoming more crucial,
A perfect example is Stones, he was not afforded the luxury of being selected for very long when, for whatever reason, his form dipped. Stones was taken out and allowed time to sort his faults or weaknesses out and has come back a much stronger player.
The same with Razza, his presence has been poor and his lack of form has not improved, maybe dipped even further, as this season has evolved. He needs to be removed for the team's sake and importantly for his own. With work, patience and time, we may then see a Razza that was effective and scoring goals for us.
I have previously listed some of his current faults. His decision making has become atrocious when in crucial positions and despite his pace he has offered almost no end product near or in and around opponents areas. That can and should be worked on, it is currently hurting the team.
Iagree his speed can get him and us up the pitch, but even when not doubled up he then stops, so does the attack, he stands, allowing defenders to approach him and that is when it all breaks down.
He tries to go round the outside but often just runs out of space, he allows defenders to get too close and tries to cross or pass the ball directly through a solid object, he stands, allows the defence to set and passes back for the attack to restart under more difficult conditions, occasionally he needs touch after touch until any chance has gone.
Jesus is similar and Mahrez is also a culprit at this.
