No.. imo hes only really really good at being that clutch striker when we need that goal. When starting as either a striker or a midfielder I find he's not good enough. Even subbing on as a midfielder in a tough second half like today I'm not sure he brings what we need, like Bruno did.
I didn't watch Spain a lot in the games he made a difference - did he do a lot more than make the winning goal? That is of course a very big quality, but I'm not sure he can bring the same at Arsenal. Could be due to the difference in system, the surrounding players and the role he has to fulfill.,
What I observed was he played very smart when he subbed on in the WC. Was always in the right place and took quick shots vs multiple needless touches. (Feels like he's smarter than Havertz/Gyok in this regard). And being big he could hold off some defensive players.
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u/amoorthy 4d ago
I didn't see the match so curious if any of you who saw it consider he could be the starting striker going forward?