The January Transfer Window
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I’ve not read the Athletic article, but I know it is a reputable outlet, so seems interesting.
“ There was an impression that Haller’s work rate was lacking when he played as a lone striker, that he was unable to compete as well physically with opposition defenders as would be hoped, while it is understood some West Ham players were frustrated by what was perceived to be a lackadaisical approach.
Analysis suggests it may have been less the amount of work he did but more effectiveness of his work that was the problem.
Haller actually applied the most pressure in the middle third of the pitch than any other West Ham player per 90 minutes this season and had a higher rate of tackles (1.35 to 0.63), fouls (2.31 to 1.72) and interceptions (0.48 to 0.31) per 90 minutes than Antonio, suggesting that the effort was there. Haller’s smarterscout analysis chart below shows that his defensive intensity was actually pretty good. (Smarterscout is a site which gives detailed analytics on players all over the world, producing a score between 0-99, a bit like the player ratings in the FIFA video games but powered by real data and advanced analytics.)”
WHUpathman @ 5.41 Haller will not fall off my radar.
Lukerz @ 7.12 Selling Haller without a replacement being lined up would raise questions about David Moyes IMHO.
Thornbury @ 7.22 Declan Rice did post a good luck message on Twitter to Haller.
4 goals in 3 EFL Cup appearances (Charlton, Hull)
https://breakingthelines.com/player-analysis/the-varying-paths-of-eintracht-frankfurts-exciting-front-three-of-2018-19/
Haller’s 2019/2020 season at West Ham concluded with 7 goals and 2 assists, which can be argued is due to the systems he was used in.
The Frenchman also seemed to lack the potency which he had displayed the season before and was often dominated by the Premier League’s top defences.
#MoreStatAttacks
I do wish him well though of course.
18 outfield players, one is Masuaku
17 available senior outfield players currently
No doubt a 35 year old pelle on a 6 month contract then scramble all summer for a striker not getting any first second choices and completely neglecting other positions we need to fill. Club strategy is absolute toilet.
This should be a huge worry in any season, but with games so close together, and the constant risk of Covid ruling out players, it's negligent not to address it.