I feel like Aubameyang is one of those players that even at 31/32, he would be faster than most other strikers. But more so than that, I believe it's a misconception that pace is his biggest resource. Sure, he uses it well and it's difficult to deal with for defenders......but he is very smart in his movement. One of the best around at that. I've mentioned this several times...but just look at the 2nd goal he scored against just a few days ago. It had nothing to do with pace, but all with smart movement and reading the situation. He made 3 movements in the lead up to that goal. All world class.
He is also really good on the ball. Not so much in 1v1 stuff, but he has a great first touch on the ball. IMO, this is actually where his pace and explosiveness helps him out more than anything. He is always able to create separation from the defender when receiving the ball to feet and facing with back to goal. Again, in the game against us in China, he was able to effortlessly create separation from his mark when checking back to the ball...and than showed great ability to receive the ball perfectly with his first touch and bring others into the attack. Watching Bacca attempt to do this is the most frustrating thing I've witnessed in these last 2 years. It's like he is incapable of receiving the ball with his back to goal and a defender near him.
About Costa, I agree with everyone that says that he is a great CF. There is no argument there. The abilities are not up for debate. But I am really reluctant on taking him JUST for 6 months as most reports are suggesting. I think we need a medium-long term solution.
Agree with Hitman on the Belotti price. he should not cost more than 40mil....maybe a stretch to 50 at most (which would be overpaying, but that that seems the norm these days). Anything more than that is just pure stupidity.
He is also really good on the ball. Not so much in 1v1 stuff, but he has a great first touch on the ball. IMO, this is actually where his pace and explosiveness helps him out more than anything. He is always able to create separation from the defender when receiving the ball to feet and facing with back to goal. Again, in the game against us in China, he was able to effortlessly create separation from his mark when checking back to the ball...and than showed great ability to receive the ball perfectly with his first touch and bring others into the attack. Watching Bacca attempt to do this is the most frustrating thing I've witnessed in these last 2 years. It's like he is incapable of receiving the ball with his back to goal and a defender near him.
About Costa, I agree with everyone that says that he is a great CF. There is no argument there. The abilities are not up for debate. But I am really reluctant on taking him JUST for 6 months as most reports are suggesting. I think we need a medium-long term solution.
Agree with Hitman on the Belotti price. he should not cost more than 40mil....maybe a stretch to 50 at most (which would be overpaying, but that that seems the norm these days). Anything more than that is just pure stupidity.