Two of the big decisions David Moyes will have to make this summer will be over the futures of expensive flops Seb Haller and Felipe Anderson. The club has spent so much money on them it seems prudent to give both another chance rather than sell them at a substantial loss.
What we did learn about Haller is that he can't play alone up front. But he looked much more threatening alongside Antonio, and in the Southampton and Arsenal away games before lockdown the front three of Bowen, Haller and Antonio looked like it might be really threatening. Seven goals from Sebastien wasn't nearly enough, but at times he looked special; that overhead kick against Watford away, the acrobatic volley he scored against Bournemouth and that first-time volley from 50 yards out that Foster saved against Watford at home.
But what Sebastien does need to do is to use his physique to bully defenders more. Perhaps as a former centre back Moyes can help him by explaining just what defenders don't like. Foreign signings are often better in their second season so let's see what Haller can do this time round.
Felipe Anderson is another enigma who cost £36 million. Under Pellegrini he had a fine season, scoring nine league goals including running from his own half to net against Southampton away and a great curling effort into the top corner against Crystal Palace. Yet he's been hugely disappointing in 2019-20, despite Moyes exhorting him to produce some Brazilian magic.
Perhaps Anderson might be better in a side that isn't struggling against relegation. His confidence seemed shattered, though could he also be a young man having problems settling in London off the pitch? What we do know is that he has ability and somehow we have to drag it out of him.
Haller and Anderson have cost £81 million between them. Both are worth persevering with, but WHU have to get much more out of the pair next season.
2 comments:
Good question ! keeping both could be disruptive next season if we don't strengthen defense. its not an easy choice both have been disappointing this season. there is always the back story that we don't know about but hopefully Moyes does. its down to him really. I think the average fan just wants mid table finish with no relegation worries for say 5 seasons, it would give us some stability which we haven't had in many decades. Building an energetic team and squad who don't make too many mistakes and lots of good football would be nice? COYI
I think give both another season unless a really good offer comes in and we get our money back. Can't see anyone paying what we did for them though! Mid-table would be progress, can't rebuild overnight.
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