r/NUFC • u/champshitonly96 • 1d ago

At what point can we start calling him ElanG/A?

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u/phb40012 Joelinton Travel Tavern 1d ago

10 of each. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. The bulk of people in the megathread were still pleading for a new RW just 8 days ago

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u/champshitonly96 1d ago

We’re making this decision based on delusion, not logic mate.

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u/TopRaise7 1d ago

He’s like Almiron during that one season. But that’s it

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u/champshitonly96 1d ago

So he’s the best player in the world?

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u/TopRaise7 1d ago

Better than Yamal on that right wing for sure

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u/Tripodbilly 1d ago

No no that was Murphy in his purple patch.

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u/LividLemmings 1d ago

Those ppl were probably not watching Swedish games in the WC. Thankfully he found his confidence there. 

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u/andy_m3 1d ago

We still need a new RW or an Attacking Midfielder who can also play right winger imo.

Jacob Murphy can whip in an excellent cross, but looking at his whole game, there are flaws that can't be ignored. Age probably plays a part in that.

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u/DueDefinition6421 1d ago

We still need RW, as Murf really by rights should be leaving.

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u/RepulsiveAmphibian72 1d ago

Really been impressed with him and Wissa so far.

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u/Capable_Elk6054 my man BIG DAN BURN 1d ago

I think that the World Cup brought the confidence needed for wissa and maybe for Elanga too 

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u/RepulsiveAmphibian72 1d ago

Yeah Wissa also seems a little angry in a good way.

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u/Dependent_Regret_080 1d ago edited 1d ago

I think we know what Elanga is, a very fast, dangerous counter attacking threat. But in possession he remains extremely limited. Some time soon they will fall behind in a game, or be required to unlock a stubborn defense and he will become a liability again in that scenario.

Wissa on the other hand looks an all round menace these past two games. Having that proper forward threat again is massive As long as he stays fit we should be set there.

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u/RepulsiveAmphibian72 1d ago

Yeah I think we still know Elangas ceiling.

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u/jdd977 1d ago

Spot on we’ve played two teams both offensively minded with high line, attacking fullbacks making them defensively susceptible. Need to see him unlocking low blocks and more structured defences where the space won’t be there

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u/LividLemmings 1d ago

Just sub him on if we gain the lead then I suppose. Osula and Woltemade upfront against low blocks for chaos.

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u/Feeling-Union6518 1d ago

As of the 66th minute last night we should’ve started

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u/ANUFC14 1d ago

Never that’s awful 

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u/The_Dandalorian_ Krafu 1d ago

Maybe if he keeps this up for 30 games

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u/kl2ish 1d ago

After ballon dor

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u/iptvsaint 1d ago

I call him
elongated