I'm not sure about this yet. Yes, we can improve in a number of areas, and I think the club and manager probably knew that going in to the season (i.e. notwithstanding Ange's second season crack, this is a multi-year project.) There are definitely some new players who have some convincing to do. Solanke at the top of the list. And some established ones who have to be better. But I think our squad's quite a bit better than last year's.
I agree, but it's not like we've seen an inkling there is the right player in there yet...
Absolutely, the one game where he showed he can contribute in build up was the Hammers game where it was all back to goal. To be honest I'd like to see the whole front line drive forward with pace because they are all quick!
He was actually fantastic with his movement & relentless running off the ball.
I'm still not convinced... He had a good game and he has always worked hard...!
I think we need a little more production from that position, especially given injury issues in the wide areas (I have an unscientific hypothesis that wingers are the most frequently-injured players in modern football).
I think it would be a priority (after another CB) to get some back up for Johnson on the right. Son, Werner, Moore and Odebert seem better on the left.
Ange wanted him for his afore mentioned attributes & for the simple reason that we had one the highest number of crosses / cutbacks into the box last season. All we needed was someone on the end of them to convert.