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Re: Albanian National Team [General topic]

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2020 5:58 pm
by Aurora Bulkualis
LedZep I don't think you understand with 3 goals in 100 something minutes at 19 in Eredivisie Broja's ahead of any striker who's not Messi or Mbappe, at least on paper. Like I said, Lewandowski was playing in 3rd/4th Polish division at that age.

But no one's doubting Januzaj is more talented. That was my point. He had more talent, but made all the wrong moves. Him and Abedini were clout chasing for time in Man Utd and Belgium when he clearly wasn't ready for either team. Playing with Albania would have made him massively better.

Re: Albanian National Team [General topic]

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2020 8:31 pm
by Dallku
Goals in the Dutch league can be deceiving, especially when 2 of the 3 are rebounds. Anyone can score in bunches there.

What those goals did though is extend Broja's chances of getting minutes. We can all agree that play time is the most important thing he needs right now.

Hoping Broja has a Bogdani like career is not a bad thing. It's what Albania is lacking right now. A starting striker in a top 4 league is pretty high level.. It's something players like Cikalleshi, Balaj, Salihi, etc could never accomplish.

Expecting Broja to become TOP TOP is unrealistic and comparisons with Lewa (who naturally started in his country) is silly.

Re: Albanian National Team [General topic]

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2020 9:55 pm
by artan
I agree with LedZep. The ceiling on Broja still is questionable but we know the floor is raising. He’s pretty much at worst a Erdivisie Striker and if he continues this form by the end of the year a very good one. That alone will make him the best forward we’ve had in years.

Breaking in the Premier League will be tough for any young striker, especially on that a Chelsea side with an embarrassment of young attacking options. I just hope he doesn’t stagnate on Chelsea’s bench for a season or two. He might just end up like Patrick Bamford which would be great tbh

Re: Albanian National Team [General topic]

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2020 10:19 pm
by CanaYouDoIt
We need to give him time . Look at someone like Calvert Lewin . Took him till 23 to really kick off .

He will get stronger bigger with time and will only get better . Got to remember he made his first ever senior start with us .

Re: Albanian National Team [General topic]

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2020 11:47 pm
by Princ
We had been starving for an attacking prospect like Broja, but the team is only as strong as it’s weakest link.

What we so desperately need now is some solid young midfielders to pop up.. the current crop will not be getting the job done. Only then can we be hopeful to field a decent all around team.

Re: Albanian National Team [General topic]

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2020 11:51 pm
by artan
In this current formation this teams needs fullbacks the most. It’s the most important position in a 3-5-2.

Re: Albanian National Team [General topic]

Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2020 5:57 am
by Aurora Bulkualis
A formation needs movement. Midfield has no one to pass it to but one of the withdrawn strikers or Veseli/Trashi.

Re: Albanian National Team [General topic]

Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2020 12:11 pm
by Simboli i Diellit
Aurora Bulkualis wrote: Wed Oct 21, 2020 5:57 am A formation needs movement. Midfield has no one to pass it to but one of the withdrawn strikers or Veseli/Trashi.
Dobra movements seem like Messi/Dybala:
https://youtu.be/MUzpGbERfJA

Kallaku-Dobra duo would bring a lot of fantasy in our attacking midfield.

Re: Albanian National Team [General topic]

Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2020 10:29 pm
by Dallku
Dobra is Hyka 2.0

Because of his miniature size he has to be REALLY GOOD unfortunately. Even Hyka who dominated youth football couldn't cope in the seniors. Too small and weak.

Re: Albanian National Team [General topic]

Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2020 11:06 pm
by Aurora Bulkualis
Dallku wrote: Wed Oct 21, 2020 10:29 pm Dobra is Hyka 2.0

Because of his miniature size he has to be REALLY GOOD unfortunately. Even Hyka who dominated youth football couldn't cope in the seniors. Too small and weak.
Hyka's problem was that he had no end product. Would dribble well and get past people but end up doing nothing. Let's not forget dude was scouted and played in Bundesliga just like Roshi.