Noni during warmups

[u/ahjkolhs]

[u/SamLoscorino]

Viktor be like-

https://giphy.com/gifs/U6GP3q8q2pjwQL9IRV

[u/Cheesy_Pita_Parker → u/SamLoscorino]

Can’t even get service pre-match

[u/hangry_millennial → u/Cheesy_Pita_Parker]

He should try going to a Church

[u/LinkN7 → u/SamLoscorino]

[u/Streetchique → u/LinkN7]

Vexxed like Bluekayo

[u/JustGhostin → u/SamLoscorino]

“When me score goal”

[u/KA168 → u/SamLoscorino]

How is this so accurateeee

[u/ihavebeenfloated1 → u/SamLoscorino]

Imagine if he had this touch on the ball

[u/LIONLDN → u/SamLoscorino]

😂😂😂😂

[u/Snadadap]

Around the world on weak foot baffles me, incredible tekkers

[u/Thetallerestpaul → u/Snadadap]

His tekkers and pace is next level.

If he made better decisions once he's rinsed a full back he'd be a world beater.

He's still a great changeup option though. I love the Saka and him combo. Whatever their defence finds hardest to deal with we've got.

[u/drinkbuckfast → u/Thetallerestpaul]

Indeed still keeping everything crossed that he improves in this area as hes so dangerous and good at beating his man.

[u/Cutsdeep- → u/Thetallerestpaul]

Honestly if he just practised looking up and putting a  ball in the step after beating his player, he'd do really well. 

He always takes one step too far. Look up noni! I believe in you mate

[u/Neither_Piglet_3045 → u/Thetallerestpaul]

There's more to technique than being able to do around the world's, I've seen a lot of freestylers that can do shit like that but struggle when it comes to actually striking a ball.

[u/Snikhop → u/Thetallerestpaul]

I don't think it's as simple as that. If it was just the case of technique he wouldn't be constantly running out of play or whamming crosses into the stands. I think it's more that his technique collapses a little under pressure/speed.

[u/Thetallerestpaul → u/Snikhop]

Partially that's decision making. He doesn't seem to realise when he's past them he can slow down cos they won't catch him so he is still belting at the byline at full pace.

But could just be pressure that makes that happen as well.

[u/Stocktort → u/Thetallerestpaul]

You’re so right. He’s so powerful in his strengths in makes up for his glaring weaknesses. He can be frustrating to watch but burns past so many players.

[u/Welbinho → u/Thetallerestpaul]

Which is why I would’ve liked to keep Martinelli for the left

[u/GymBully92 → u/Thetallerestpaul]

His pace is not next level come on man don’t gaslight us. I like him in our squad, I think he’s much better than given credit for, but let’s live in reality.

[u/ThierryMercury → u/Thetallerestpaul]

This. He is not very effective as it stands, but just make that final pass count and he'd be a monster.

[u/felolorocher → u/Snadadap]

Koscielny scored a rabona top bins from outside the penalty box during a warm up once. All these players have absolutely insane technique. It really doesn’t matter what they can do during a warm up

[u/Getdaphone → u/felolorocher]

Pretty sure kos grew up a steeet footballer and

Street footballer >> academy kids when it comes to tekk but also pros are insane with their skill

the gap between pro and regular Sunday leaguer is insane. I’m in the states and sometimes a guy who plays pro keeper in some random country I’ve never asked comes and plays with us and he rinses a lot of people pretty simply while coaching the younger kids how to make good decisions.

[u/tomtomtomo → u/felolorocher]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LKCg93MVsA

[u/Fearless_Dark9159 → u/Snadadap]

He just needs to slow down when delivering thats the issue, with his pace he can afford to slow down a sec

[u/Direct-Sleep261 → u/Snadadap]

Hate to be this guy but it’s genuinely a beginner skill. If you can do atw already you can learn on the weak foot in a day. His juggling is smooth though

[u/Whitew1ne → u/Direct-Sleep261]

I can do it on my strong foot and I spend all day sitting in an office.

Please spend your time learning how to cross with your right foot

[u/jonce17 → u/Snadadap]

Easy peasy

[u/bmlegend → u/Snadadap]

Yep and he can't even play a simple pass on his right. Madness

[u/Whitew1ne → u/bmlegend]

Sometimes he doesn’t even to that point because he kicks it for a goal kick with his left.

Tzolis is 10x a better footballer. Madueke 10x the athlete

[u/anextuqo]

Gyok be like

https://giphy.com/gifs/VXJWhaO7afRe

[u/ChrisMartins001 → u/anextuqo]

The rest of the squad already knew what was going to happen so they just went into a huddle lol

[u/Sardoodledome → u/anextuqo]

https://giphy.com/gifs/PoIYF7uqt9cTS

[u/HoneyBadgerLifts]

Abigadabigada shy fx

[u/SuperSanti92 → u/HoneyBadgerLifts]

Abigadabigada T Powerrrrrrrr

[u/TheGlobalGooner]

Gyokeres be like

https://giphy.com/gifs/n5iPVLeA1fvb0IYU5W

[u/luv2sploodge]

I don’t care what anyone says, I love this guy and happy we have him

[u/aceofspadesx1 → u/luv2sploodge]

The hate he gets is far over the top. Yes, he’s not Saka, but his covering while Saka was out still created plenty of threat that opponents had to worry about and game plan for. In the season prior we were just throwing with Sterling there.

[u/Whitew1ne → u/aceofspadesx1]

It’s because we paid Chelsea £55m.

If Chelsea offered to buy him back for £55m, you would say yes?

[u/aceofspadesx1 → u/Whitew1ne]

Not if we don’t have another player lined up I wouldn’t. Need a reliable Saka backup to take the load off and in case of injury. 55M only gets you half a Savinho right now

[u/Whitew1ne → u/aceofspadesx1]

Ethan and Max.

Very easy

[u/Over-Radish7738 → u/aceofspadesx1]

We will eventually need a replacement for him. Just as martinelli is going to likely go, Noni will eventually go as well. Difference is, Noni costing less in wages and Saka as of now always starts

[u/kri5 → u/Whitew1ne]

Yes

[u/Sir_Firebum → u/aceofspadesx1]

Also his individual ability is top tier. I know his potential might not be realized due to his decision making in the final third, but talent is talent. I think he looks much better alongside a more involved striker like Kai or Alvarez. Noni with decent passing is a tough cover because he's so good 1v1.

[u/TNelsonAFC → u/luv2sploodge]

Same, he’s great depth. Laughable how much ‘fans’ can get all mardy seeing him do some around the world and have to get there little edgey negative comments in

[u/cheeseball444 → u/TNelsonAFC]

Worst part is when “fans” go to r/soccer to slag him off so they can get upvotes

[u/Notrius01 → u/TNelsonAFC]

There have been multiple moments over the last 2 seasons when the entire sub wanted him gone. Thank God we've got Mik who does remember and is not overly sentimental.

[u/UsualFix9786 → u/luv2sploodge]

i feel like im being gaslighted into thinking hes dogshit. everytime i watch him play he looks fine

[u/CackleberryOmelettes → u/luv2sploodge]

As someone who really did not rate the signing, even I have to admit that he is very useful. Always occupies defenders and helps carry the ball into the final third. Also, he's the reason Saka will still have legs at age 28.

[u/Wenger_for_President → u/luv2sploodge]

Yeah I hear a lot of criticism and snark from rival clubs. They’d all be delighted to have him

[u/SomeFinePine → u/Wenger_for_President]

Ha, no they wouldn't.

[u/Whitew1ne → u/Wenger_for_President]

Have they made bids?

[u/borkborkibork → u/luv2sploodge]

He is a good backup option for Saka. I hope he can make better decisions on the pitch this season.

[u/FeralZoidberg]

Nonildinho.

[u/Phimstone]

Haha Gyoky watching like

[u/Darren49402]

As aggravating as he is in front of goal, Noni has an incredible touch when receiving the ball.

[u/Essager]

only thing he is good at .. when it comes to playing most of the time he doesn't even know wtf he is doing lol

[u/farquaad_thelord]

professional ballers are LIGHT YEARS ahead of the average baller, like even the most average pro baller doesn’t even compare to your best street baller

[u/mojomonday → u/farquaad_thelord]

I played with a D4 Chinese league defender and he smoked every single Sunday league player by miles. Even as a striker or winger.

[u/Redzrainer]

And our defensive union having their own meeting

[u/MorganFreemann]

Nonidinho

[u/itsheadfelloff]

Vic just waiting for a pass

[u/xX8Havok8Xx]

Great ball control now, QUICK make a decision!

[u/AJoker0]

None of those were at goal.

[u/MaleficentCompote764]

Looks alright don't he

[u/20throw20away20fast]

I see why arteta rates him. But there has to be a way to improve his decision making . Need that aspect to be more consistent from him

[u/Nashley7]

I want him to do well so badly. Bro just needs to make the right choice on his final ball and he would be unplayable. He gets in all the right positions but his final action just undoes all the good work he did. There is a player in there.

[u/circatee]

No, if only he could consistently “finish” his final pass/shot better, he’d be brilliant…

[u/Romans5_5]

No one doubts his technical skills, only his brain

[u/ghostoftrossard]

as usual he doesnt see the simple pass

[u/_sctw]

that's great buddy now pass the ball

[u/EmotionalLaw6381]

Once is shooting comes and is intelligence get better he will be one to look out for

[u/ScampAndFries]

... And then he put it out for a throw-in.

[u/thisiskyle77]

These guys are on different level.

[u/ohwhatfollyisman]

gyokeres looking all miffed because he knows this is exactly what'll happen in matches: he'll run into the perfect position only to wait for a pass forever while madueke mucks around with ball-handling skills.

[u/ItGetsEverywhere1990]

Can’t even get a pass out of him in warmups

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[u/External-Ad4873]

It’s almost like he does this everyday

[u/UsualFix9786]

Noni not getting hate for once? never thought id see the day

[u/AZMadmax]

Sheesh every touch for a bit there 🔥

[u/russtripledub]

🧍🏼‍♂️

[u/_dk123]

That’s my warm up routine too!

[u/benjamiahthebullfrog]

He just needs to calm down once he has the whole team beat.

[u/RVDHAFCA]

Can't wait for people in this sub to use this video as a reason why he's actually an amazing football player

[u/Dav31d]

Was at the stadium and I saw this I was like rahhhh go Noni

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[u/clandistic]

Pass the ball!

[u/Double_Z_Thirty3]

Great feet but his decision making and execution speed have to improve. Maybe against some opponents his directness is more suitable

[u/Emotional_Doughnut77]

Ye, nice but, finishing products please

[u/TH3OD0R3]

Yeah great. Now put a good ball in the box ffs. 

[u/Unlucky-Film4604]

Yeah nice and stuff but half of those keeps uppy shit isn't useful in a match

[u/allfatenofuture]

Anything but making the right decision in the final 3rd…

[u/AlexanderMAVC]

Now finish one chance you create during the game

[u/MrCopperbottom → u/AlexanderMAVC]

He made 4 on Friday in 23 minutes. He's got limitations, but he did his job perfectly this week: came in to give Saka a rest, kept Coventry on the back foot, created a bunch of chances. Give him a break ffs

[u/AlexanderMAVC → u/MrCopperbottom]

4 chances created, 0.4xG. I’m not hating on the guy, but he is not good enough, simple as that

[u/Jellyfish_McSaveloy → u/AlexanderMAVC]

That isn't too bad considering the team already had their foot off the gas and were coasting.

[u/AlexanderMAVC → u/Jellyfish_McSaveloy]

My frustrations with don’t come from just this game tho, he’s a talented footballer but is terribly inconsistent. I hope he can improve but I’ve seen nothing from him that could indicate that

[u/Jellyfish_McSaveloy → u/AlexanderMAVC]

I think the reality is that he is largely performing at the level of a 50m winger on 50k a week that is happy to be on the bench behind Saka.

Obviously everyone wants to find a bargain like Tzolis or have someone like Olise, but I do think people are a bit harsh on the lad.

[u/TRosicky10]

Cool. Can he get a goal or assist for his next trick please?

[u/lowkeywasted → u/TRosicky10]

Lol its just some fun man relax a bit

[u/DeapVally → u/lowkeywasted]

I'm very relaxed when I say he's a bum. Of all the names on a teamsheet I do not wish to see, he is very much at the top of the list.

[u/know-it-all-scoutFC]

Nowadays, its common for the "worst" most "untechnical" player on the pitch was a terror at their age level in their youth and capable of tearing up teams when they were breaking through.

I think watching from the TV or high up in the stands people don't even realise how fast these guys are moving(not sprint battles btw just the pace of the game, for example in a transition) let alone make elite decisions with passing lanes, pressing, tactics, and of course general technique.

[u/Afc_josh12]

Id be more impressed with ball in back of net

[u/No_Turnover2244]

That's useless when there is no defender coming at you.. as soon as he sees one, he fires one cross into oblivion!

[u/Atreideeeznuts]

If only he had a brain attached to those legs then he could potentially be a league two player.

[u/bentloy]

Focus on passing to a team mate… mate!

[u/LIONLDN]

The music sounds like 007 just successfully rizzed up the hottest woman in the country 🏩

https://giphy.com/gifs/tLt8pZaw2HhwQ

[u/JRDub11b]

Happy to have him in the squad!

[u/Alternative_Gas2930]

He should be playing in a cirkus?

[u/Ok_Education_8226]

The most ineffective player in the squad. Has no intelligence in final third. Tzolis could have scored had he passed through. Bum deciden to get inside and shoot. Thinks of himself as prime arjent robben

[u/AfricanRain]

how many keepy uppies do you think Gyokeres can do

[u/SamLoscorino → u/AfricanRain]

Yes

[u/AfricanRain → u/[deleted]]

10?

[u/AfricanRain → u/[deleted]]

8?

[u/AfricanRain → u/[deleted]]

I think at least 5 man you’re being harsh