ScottXC
Well-Known Member
It's easy to forget that Morelos has just turned 24. He's not even in his prime yet.
He's shown nothing but improvement season after season.
I understand the reasons, but think it would be mental to get rid of what is quite clearly your best player on a season that will mean so much for the management, fans etc.
The challenge isn't with Morelos, the challenge is on the rest of the team to chip in so that he isn't our sole threat. Replacing Morelos suddenly doesn't make the other 2 of the 3 bang in 15 goals a season, neither does keeping him.
Regardless, it's a conundrum for Gerrard on a season that'll be crucial to his management;
Sell him and the new striker has scored 5 goals come Christmas?
Keep him and he doesn't score against them and is sent off?
Can't be overstated how important this season is.
In my personal opinion we keep him in the hope that his improvement continues and we bring in someone else who can pick up the burden when he's slightly off-form.
Also worth noting his goals and especially his record in Europe. Imagine the excitement if we were in for a striker with the same record and accolades as Morelos? Doesn't make sense that we want to get rid of someone like that.
He's shown nothing but improvement season after season.
I understand the reasons, but think it would be mental to get rid of what is quite clearly your best player on a season that will mean so much for the management, fans etc.
The challenge isn't with Morelos, the challenge is on the rest of the team to chip in so that he isn't our sole threat. Replacing Morelos suddenly doesn't make the other 2 of the 3 bang in 15 goals a season, neither does keeping him.
Regardless, it's a conundrum for Gerrard on a season that'll be crucial to his management;
Sell him and the new striker has scored 5 goals come Christmas?
Keep him and he doesn't score against them and is sent off?
Can't be overstated how important this season is.
In my personal opinion we keep him in the hope that his improvement continues and we bring in someone else who can pick up the burden when he's slightly off-form.
Also worth noting his goals and especially his record in Europe. Imagine the excitement if we were in for a striker with the same record and accolades as Morelos? Doesn't make sense that we want to get rid of someone like that.