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Originally Posted by mastermind84

I'm not.

The fact that Cavani is getting good chances shows his quality.

If he was taking four shots from 40 yards out, then I wouldn't say a good word. Getting those chances show he has quality.


Also, and what my main point is, how often do you see strikers convert their only chance? It's easier to remember singular moments and forget a)consistency b)when they miss on that single moment.

I'm not saying Cavani is in the Suarez, Auba, Lewandowski, Aguero, or even Costa class.

What I am saying is that his performances over these two legs were elite.

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What I am saying to you is that the chances he is creating are totally irrelevant because he's not taking them

When you create the chances to score that any half decent striker should be taking and Cavani is routinely missing them, that's the problem

A top striker has no business missing the chances Cavani has missed and that they are good chances that he's created for himself pale into insignificance when they are numerous chances he has failed to convert.

And in both games it has cost PSG Wins they should have got

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Originally Posted by selassie

They weren't elite because he missed a lot of sitters!!!

His movement is elite, I won't argue with that but his finishing leaves a lot to be desired...it wasn't a one-off either, he's a very patchy finisher, needs at least 5 or 6 clear cut chances before he buries one.

If he was leading the line for us missing the chances he does this place would be in meltdown!

He's like a slightly upgraded version of Giroud with pace.

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I'm glad it's not just me who sees how ridiculous the argument being made is

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Originally Posted by selassie

They weren't elite because he missed a lot of sitters!!!

His movement is elite, I won't argue with that but his finishing leaves a lot to be desired...it wasn't a one-off either, he's a very patchy finisher, needs at least 5 or 6 clear cut chances before he buries one.

If he was leading the line for us missing the chances he does this place would be in meltdown!

He's like a slightly upgraded version of Giroud with pace.

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It’s an odd argument because Adebayor would often divide opinion on here. I know MM is no fan of Walcott up front either and he’s had games where he’s had loads of chances to score but he never gets this sort of praise. It’s an odd argument. Mobility is definitely important and he’d be an upgrade on Giroud in that department but I’m not so sure about everything else. Giroud’s biggest flaw is his lack of pace. I think his overall finishing has improved and now it’s the lack of movement that’s really killing us.

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Originally Posted by Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie

I'm glad it's not just me who sees how ridiculous the argument being made is

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You're definitely not alone on this one.

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Originally Posted by Power_n_Glory

You're definitely not alone on this one.

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Even your compliments are back handed :sulk:

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Originally Posted by Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie

I'm glad it's not just me who sees how ridiculous the argument being made is

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Yep, I don't get it either Herbs!

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Originally Posted by Power_n_Glory

It’s an odd argument because Adebayor would often divide opinion on here. I know MM is no fan of Walcott up front either and he’s had games where he’s had loads of chances to score but he never gets this sort of praise. It’s an odd argument. Mobility is definitely important and he’d be an upgrade on Giroud in that department but I’m not so sure about everything else. Giroud’s biggest flaw is his lack of pace. I think his overall finishing has improved and now it’s the lack of movement that’s really killing us.

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Yep totally agree P'n'G. :good:

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Originally Posted by Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie

Even your compliments are back handed :sulk:

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:lol: That came out wrong.

But going off what MM has said, does that mean Giroud's performance against Monaco was a goal short of an elite performance?

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Originally Posted by Power_n_Glory

:lol: That came out wrong.

But going off what MM has said, does that mean Giroud's performance against Monaco was a goal short of an elite performance?

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If you find yourself in front of goal that many times, yes it was a strong performance.

Elite woulda been finishing one of those chances. Cavani actually finished one yesterday.


I think what this comes down too is I appreciate the process and result. A lot of you only care for the result.

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Originally Posted by mastermind84

If you find yourself in front of goal that many times, yes it was a strong performance.

Elite woulda been finishing one of those chances. Cavani actually finished one yesterday.


I think what this comes down too is I appreciate the process and result. A lot of you only care for the result.

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Most people appreciate both. You don't have to look too far to find my arguments on why I thought Theo and Sanchez were more suited up front for us over Giroud. Pace and movement would create more opportunities on goal. You've said neither were suited to play up front when we've had this debate in the past so not sure how you can conclude the above.