07-13-2022, 04:58 PM
But football is mostly about current ability. Of course, many things should be taken into consideration...mostly things us fans don't have insight on (daily interractions, training performance, small injuries, psychological issues/wellbeing impacts, personal things, etc)...but in general, players will get praised or criticized for current performances. Not current form as that's different...but the current season for example.
In this case, Leao came as a young player 3 years ago. He was very inconsistent the 1st year. Wasn't even considered a starter. A bit better the 2nd year where he showed some flashes of insane ability, but the inconsistency and periods of bad form was still there. The 3rd year, current season if you will, he really grew into himself and was an integral part of the success. He still had off games and periods, but we could finally see what he could become. So, can't blame anyone for saying he should not be sold. Just like you can't blame anyone for being open to a sale the 2 years before. And also, if this next season he digresses, than he'd be back on the potential transfer list again. It's just the way things are.
I for one just don't want to sell our best performing players. I want to keep building around them. There are always circumstances that change that (i get the expiring deals, etc), but generally, i'd like to keep those players.
Having said that, I am not 100% sold on Leao. Might be minority in that, but he still has a oot of work to do. In the defensive/pressing phases and teamwork, and primarily in front of goal. He has to score more goals. I want to see what heppens this next season. For me, it'll be the season that'll tell a lot.
In this case, Leao came as a young player 3 years ago. He was very inconsistent the 1st year. Wasn't even considered a starter. A bit better the 2nd year where he showed some flashes of insane ability, but the inconsistency and periods of bad form was still there. The 3rd year, current season if you will, he really grew into himself and was an integral part of the success. He still had off games and periods, but we could finally see what he could become. So, can't blame anyone for saying he should not be sold. Just like you can't blame anyone for being open to a sale the 2 years before. And also, if this next season he digresses, than he'd be back on the potential transfer list again. It's just the way things are.
I for one just don't want to sell our best performing players. I want to keep building around them. There are always circumstances that change that (i get the expiring deals, etc), but generally, i'd like to keep those players.
Having said that, I am not 100% sold on Leao. Might be minority in that, but he still has a oot of work to do. In the defensive/pressing phases and teamwork, and primarily in front of goal. He has to score more goals. I want to see what heppens this next season. For me, it'll be the season that'll tell a lot.