Boubacar Kamara

[Chap]

Good points, Footy. Kamara isn't banned from the final third, the occasional howitzer from outside the box shouldn't be beyond him.

It should be if the manager doesn't want him to do it, which I'd suggest, is exactly the case.

Next we'll be moaning that Martinez doesn't push up/score enough.

Or Unai doesn’t run off the bench to nod one or two in!.

[VillaTim]

or Macphee isn't personally taking the corners

[Dave]

or Macphee isn't personally taking the corners

Probably wouldn't do a much worse job of it than we normally do.

[Footy-Vill]

Well I think it’s understood more or less that Kamara is an excellent player in his role as a 6 and wouldn’t swap him for those other 6s but would like him to step up on a creative side when necessary , not like all the time.

Hes obviously better than Nakamba but for shooting he’s not much ability and if the ball falls to him when he does play higher up against low block opposition he needs to offer that.

That’s the essence of things regards the Kamara goal scoring debate.

[Footy-Vill]

Douglas Luiz covered both the defence and showed ability to attack.
He’s gone now , I hoped Onana would show something but don’t know about him. Barkley has the footy intelligence and goal scoring ability to be a good midfield option alongside Kamara but if Barkley sits then Kamara would have to show worth in the final third .

Also having Asensio and Barkley in the team makes us vulnerable to turn overs as they aren’t quick enough to get back but at least Kamara knows how exactly to position himself

BK is fantastic at making himself available for the ball and prepared to be in possession that is a great quality and like it when he shows the odd bit of douglas luiz skill to put manoeuvre an opponent with a turn or wiggle .

Douglas though was a master at flicking ball over players I not averse having him back next season.
If he was choosing between us and forest I think he come back here.

[edgysatsuma89]

I really don't care whether Kamara scores the odd screamer or not, it shouldn't alter your opinion of his qualities.

[Footy-Vill]

I really don't care whether Kamara scores the odd screamer or not, it shouldn't alter your opinion of his qualities.

the discussion and debate is about that ability and his offensive side of the game that’s the whole point and that’s why only Gravenbach can be a comparison .
Every other midfielder of any quality at the clubs offers goal contributions Kamara like the dutchman Gravenbach doesn’t .

That is what’s being pointed out and open for discussion not really his ability as a holding and defensive player -that’s fantastic!

[Footy-Vill]

I do wonder if art of debate or trying to open minds is lost sometimes.

If people can move away from the number 6 only sits back and is merely a defensive midfielder then some progress for discussion may take shape!!

It was only aimed to bring about Kamara goal contributions that’s all.

Very straightforward really.

[edgysatsuma89]

I understand the discussion, I just think he can be the best DM in the world and never score.

[Dave]

It was only aimed to bring about Kamara goal contributions that’s all.

He doesn't do any. And it doesn't matter at all, because that's not what he's in the team to do.

All good?

[Drummond]

It was only aimed to bring about Kamara goal contributions that’s all.

He doesn't do any. And it doesn't matter at all, because that's not what he's in the team to do.

All good?

I just don't think you understand

[Footy-Vill]

Well ok but when he’s reverend to as our Rodri then goal scoring comes into play.
Aside from the goal keeper I would argue a player in the top league in 2025 should be able to score a goal whatever position they play.

Essential to our team yes and perhaps I getting the feedback and idea form discussion here that it’s not seen as essential for him to have any goal threat whatsoever -that’s where I debate to disagree.

[letsshakehands]

Well ok but when he’s reverend to as our Rodri then goal scoring comes into play.

No Mass, por favor.

[Drummond]

Well ok but when he’s reverend to as our Rodri then goal scoring comes into play.
Aside from the goal keeper I would argue a player in the top league in 2025 should be able to score a goal whatever position they play.

Essential to our team yes and perhaps I getting the feedback and idea form discussion here that it’s not seen as essential for him to have any goal threat whatsoever -that’s where I debate to disagree.

No, its not that he needs to have no goal threat whatsoever, just that not having any goals doesn't diminish his use or value in any way.

[rob_bridge]

He's probably our best player.