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Adil Aouchiche

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by alcoauth, Aug 14, 2024.

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Does AA have a long term future at SAFC?

Poll closed Aug 15, 2024.
  1. Yes

    37.0%
  2. No

    26.1%
  3. Unsure

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  1. Prehab26

    Prehab26 Well-Known Member

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    Yes. That's him. He is attracted to the ball and has something but we can do better. Can can be a bench player mind.
     
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  2. LD19SAFC

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    Definitely should’ve featured more from the bench, earlier in the season
     
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  3. Nacho

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    Should have had an assist today, put it on a plate for Roberts. Also forced a great save with a cracking long range shot that was going in, on another day that's a goal and assist in one match.
     
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  4. LD19SAFC

    LD19SAFC Well-Known Member

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    Have to agree there. I think it’s a poor finish from Roberts, he’s better than that
     
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  5. TheBronzeBummer

    TheBronzeBummer Well-Known Member

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    I'd still offload with everyone fit.
     
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  6. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    I can't think of anyone who had more today tbh ...

    ... a run in the team is all he needs imo.
     
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  7. TopCat.

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    He playing out of position and doesn't really have the pace to beat the full back like Watson or Mundle might. Think he's a very decent 3rd choice option, but would likely produce more playing centrally. Kudos to him for getting his head down and forcing his way back into the squad.
     
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  8. OldNewtown

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    I'd agree with most of that.
    We signed him with a view to him playing as a 10 but given Rigg's progress that's not going to happen. Aleksic is viewed as a 10 in the longer term. We have, by necessity, shoehorned him into a left side midfield role and fair play to the lad he has given it a decent go.
    However there is no room for sentiment and I think it is best for both parties that he moves on. He deserves to play first team football and may have to go back to France to get it, as I don't see him holding down a place in our first team when everyone is fit.
     
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  9. LD19SAFC

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    There lies the problem. When was the last time that was the case for us?!
     
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  10. Nacho

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    It was a bit of a crap finish but there was nowt wrong with the cross it was a peach. I think he's already showing he's got quality out wide and is a goal threat. I'd keep him around for sure, versatile too which will be handy when we're not as injury hit.
     
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  11. Late goal Scorer

    Late goal Scorer Well-Known Member

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    Mayenda and Isidor fairly obviously did. Aouchiche played well again though and had impressive workrate as well as skill.
     
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  12. 123Daveyboy

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    Played well doesn’t do it, we want and need better than played well.
     
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  13. Blond Bombshell

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    Agree. He's doing 6 while our main guys are out injured. Sell at end of window if others back fit.
     
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  14. Smug in Boots

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    I doubt they set up more chances, more crosses and more on target efforts tbh.
     
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  15. Nacho

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    Take it you're not a Roberts fan then.
     
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  16. Blond Bombshell

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    What's with this workrate craic, he tired big style and gave the ball away several times before being pulled
     
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  17. Late goal Scorer

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    He was noticeably knackered, probably because he’d run his socks off, tracked back and made several decent tackles.
     
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  18. Late goal Scorer

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    Possibly not but they did score and get an assist whereas Roberts did not. Probably should have had one of each though.
     
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  19. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    I had to drive home, after the game, so having a drink now and may well be missing your point ...

    ...I'm talking about Aouchiche, are you?
     
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  20. Blond Bombshell

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    So poor workrate then if he'd burnt himself out... unlike Roberts eh?
     
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