- Apr 21, 2005
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He can be frustrating to watch, because a lot of the attacking flair he exhibits doesn't come to anything. He also carries himself with a nonchalant, arrogant style, which a lot of top players have done over the years
This means that fans can come away from a game with a negative opinion of Dele's performance
However, what isn't always appreciated is that his gamesmanship, aggression, flair and movement make him a nightmare to play against and it puts defences on the back-foot
His work-rate, pressing, tracking-back and tackling are all good too; another side of the game which can pass-by unnoticed
And finally, there's his age; at only 21 he's nowhere near his peak. Expect a barnstorming season or two (or three) in the near future
The only worry is a lack of focus on Dele's part; he has to keep working hard on and off the pitch, looking to perfect every aspect of his game
This means that fans can come away from a game with a negative opinion of Dele's performance
However, what isn't always appreciated is that his gamesmanship, aggression, flair and movement make him a nightmare to play against and it puts defences on the back-foot
His work-rate, pressing, tracking-back and tackling are all good too; another side of the game which can pass-by unnoticed
And finally, there's his age; at only 21 he's nowhere near his peak. Expect a barnstorming season or two (or three) in the near future
The only worry is a lack of focus on Dele's part; he has to keep working hard on and off the pitch, looking to perfect every aspect of his game