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Ach wrote:Pleased for the kid. The level of football is low but it's a confidence boost. Bring him back in January if we can if he's continues to score.

He can't even get in their starting lineup yet... give him time.

jay was right. he is going to be a good sub for us on the next season.

He hasn't even started a league game yet - jesus let's not get carried away..

... Still remember so many of here fuming when we sold Benik 'the new Drogba' Afobe after a few good performances in League 1 & Championship.

alexafc12 wrote:

Ach wrote:Pleased for the kid. The level of football is low but it's a confidence boost. Bring him back in January if we can if he's continues to score.

He can't even get in their starting lineup yet... give him time.

He's Having a Better time than the Brazillian Martinelli, I'll tell you that,

We should Def see him STARTING in the Europa League match this week,

Otherwise what was the point?

(He is also a good lad, just like Eddie, always willing to Fight for the team, & always looking for the goal....assist is not really at the forefront of their mind, but they are team players still! that tend Naturally towards the goal.)

2 starts for England U-21 (Total of 166 mins → 2 goals)
2 starts for Leeds U-23 (Total of 90 mins → 3 goals)
2 starts in the League Cup (Total of 168 minutes → 2 goals)
4 sub appearances in the Championship (Total of 78 mins → 2 goals)

Total of 502 mins → 9 goals
= 56 mins per goal

Zenith wrote:2 starts for England U-21 (Total of 166 mins → 2 goals)
2 starts for Leeds U-23 (Total of 90 mins → 3 goals)
2 starts in the League Cup (Total of 168 minutes → 2 goals)
4 sub appearances in the Championship (Total of 78 mins → 2 goals)

Total of 502 mins → 9 goals
= 56 mins per goal

He's a goal scorer in the mould of Ian Wright.

Still worry about his physical potential

Big year for him in that regard

Sims wrote:Still worry about his physical potential

Big year for him in that regard

Agreed.

However, it's worth remembering that, when Lacazette first arrived, he barely lasted for an hour and got eaten alive by most defenders. Within a space of a year, he became one of the hardest-working and most physically imposing ~5'9'' forwards in the league.

It remains to be seen whether Nketiah can make such physical transformation, but contrary to Lacazette, he is much younger, meaning he has more time on his side to develop his physique.

Good shout on Laca, that’s very true. Kid has time.

How has he not even had s single league start yet. Surely deserves more than a 15 minute cameo by now

alexafc12 wrote:How has he not even had s single league start yet. Surely deserves more than a 15 minute cameo by now

Absolutely. This loan keeps consistent next season I’d have him starting all cup and early stage Europe games.

I'm really pissed off with Leeds, they got a striker who could get them over the line this season and into the PL and yet they won't start him especially in the league. If Eddie would get more game time at Arsenal (Europa, Worthless Cup and League as sub), than he has at Leeds so far then the loan isn't working IMO.

The worst thing about this is Bamford, who is a bang average journeyman Championship Striker is keeping Eddie out of the team.

I understand we can recall in January, and would exercise that clause if he isn't one of the first names on the Leeds teamsheet by then.

Eddie on the bench, Leeds losing 1-0 despite having all the chances bar 1.

Fenice wrote:

alexafc12 wrote:How has he not even had s single league start yet. Surely deserves more than a 15 minute cameo by now

Absolutely. This loan keeps consistent next season I’d have him starting all cup and early stage Europe games.

I actually meant for Leeds. He's playing second fiddle to Bamford atm

Eddie didn't play for Leeds' u23 against Crewe yesterday.

This could mean that he'll be in Leeds squad for their home game against WBA tonight.