Depends how the team is doing and if he is assisting in other ways. But he certainly needs to put chances away better.
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Didn't see this game to comment on his performance, but the one before, he didn't score but was still contributing in other ways. I know strikers are "supposed to score" but if he's still managing to facilitate goals & good play, that's just as well. Of course it's fine to criticize him for not putting away his chances just like you'd do for everyone, but you can't say he's not been a positive contributor overall.
That's exactly what I love about Tevez and Llorente compared to the likes of Matri and Quag. Even when they're not scoring goals, they're providing valuable contributions in other areas, whereas Matri would consistently lose the ball with a poor touch and Quag would shoot at every opportunity.
Of course if neither of them score for an extended period it's worrying, but overall it's been a joy to see our forwards actually contributing to the build-up play in a meaningful way
Of course if neither of them score for an extended period it's worrying, but overall it's been a joy to see our forwards actually contributing to the build-up play in a meaningful way
I used to think that but Tevez looks on his way and if Llorente was as prolific, he would be up there and on his way as well. Those missed headers are Llorente's bread and butter. You can see why he looked so frustrated at missing them. He tried to flick those recent opportunities to the back post both times, just couldn't time it right.
Calm down ffs, even Tevez's been goalless for 2-3 matches in a row in September... The guy's doing good, and his performances are getting regular just now. He should be praised.
