I think it’s hard for a coach to decide how to use him in a 442 or a 433, because he doesn’t easily slip into the available positions.
For example last time he came in it was for a very specific plan, which almost worked, which was to crumb off Wood in a front 2. Wood dragged defenders and gave him knock downs.
He doesn’t lead the line on his own and he doesn’t stay wide like a conventional winger. Or at least if he comes in he scores which we want if we’re picking him. Which then possibly becomes a problem for the defensive shape, perhaps.
But of all our forwards, outside the big man, he’s playing and racking up goal contributions and this last one was a worldie. And we’re short on goal scorers. I think Kosta has had a good A league season, but probably still lacks a bit at international level. Though might be better than Mata or Waine currently.
Anyway pressures on.
Edit: that is a glowing recommendation from his coach! Him and Collier are both big guys who are technically good and like the ball at their feet. Something a bit different to what we have currently.
For example last time he came in it was for a very specific plan, which almost worked, which was to crumb off Wood in a front 2. Wood dragged defenders and gave him knock downs.
He doesn’t lead the line on his own and he doesn’t stay wide like a conventional winger. Or at least if he comes in he scores which we want if we’re picking him. Which then possibly becomes a problem for the defensive shape, perhaps.
But of all our forwards, outside the big man, he’s playing and racking up goal contributions and this last one was a worldie. And we’re short on goal scorers. I think Kosta has had a good A league season, but probably still lacks a bit at international level. Though might be better than Mata or Waine currently.
Anyway pressures on.
Edit: that is a glowing recommendation from his coach! Him and Collier are both big guys who are technically good and like the ball at their feet. Something a bit different to what we have currently.