I'm talking about this season. Stat wise he's just as same as Giovinco. Actually, Giovinco has been much more effective than Quag, cause he played 200 minutes less.
Giovinco also started 2 matches but on 8 he came from the bench, played 200 minutes less than Quag, yet provided as much as him. So time wise, Giovinco has been much better.
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Now don't even bother talking about importance of CL goals from Quag.
You overrate him too much. Way too much.
I don't see how comparing them minutes wise mid season means much with an entire half season to play for. Gio has, if I'm not mistaken 1 goal to his credit in the league, and 1 in the coppa. Quag has the same. I think Quag started 3 games, and Gio started 2. Very marginal numbers. And Quag has 2 very important goals in the CL for our short run in The competition, The 200 mins mean nothing at this point in the season. A comprehensive comparison can be made if they're still here end of season, just like last season.
But again, these numbers are really small, but when you look at the context, it's unfair to say those goals in the CL have no importance. We were losing to Copenhagen at the time, and tying with Gala at home, when they were scored. They were definitely important to our cause.
I have for most part, considered Quag an effective squad player. I fail to see how I am overrating him by taking that stance. He is an impact player with a big game temperament and has got the goods to turn a game in tight situations, some agree. Some disagree. Within reason, I am aware of his strengths and weaknesses, and I genuinely think he's good enough cover till seasons end. I don't see the overrating.