Originally Posted by
Marc Overmars
At 28 I'm not sure how much improving Welbeck is going to do but I feel like he's a useful member of the squad. It's frustrating because if he was more polished in the final third he could have been a top striker. However he's carved out a good squad role for himself and now we have Laca and Auba we don't really have to rely on him for goals. He can stretch tired defences, track back and make a nuisance of himself. He still manages to score every few games as well albeit in the cups rather than the league which is the kind of contribution you want from a back up striker anyway.
Fergie loved him, he always used to get him to 'do a job' in big games and more often than not it worked because he'd set out to nullify key players with Welbeck's donkey work.
Never complains either, just happy to do whatever role is asked of him. I think he's one of those players that are probably more appreciated by his manager and teammates rather than the fans.