- Jul 26, 2008
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I think this is spot on. Football's moved on from the Lampard & Gerrard days but that's the type of footballer Dele is & his stats at the same age are better than theirs. Unfortunately formations have changed the game's changed & it's hard to find a position for Dele.I dont think dele problem is a lack of ability or attitude its more to do with him not really fitting the system or having a role. He isnt really a wide player though i thought in his early days he did play wide left quite abit. He isnt the most mobile and as hes got older rather than playing on instincts he seems to dwell on a pass or slow play more down than he did. The only position he truly execels in is more of a number 10/ 2nd striker where he make late runs but doesnt offer enough defensively for mourinho to want him to play in the 3 i dont think. Hope he moves for the sake of his career and rediscovers the magic ans promise he showed as a young kid.
He's home grown so I'd keep him & try to give him enough opportunities playing from the left in a 433 or as the closest to the striker in more of a 451.
He's still a very talented player & it's a squad game now so we need to keep him happy to stay