I am confused, I am almost sure that the fact that he seeks to take on players and in doing so is seen as a selfish and blind player is a sign of him trying to prove himself to the manager (him trying to make the most of the little chances he has got). I remember a certain game against Arsenal, and he ran the whole pitch and did some wonderful things. Don't recall him playing the following match, to better that he had a marvelous run out against Lyon and we all know what happened? No? Well I don't know because I believed that was a sign of intent from the lad.
The confidence that Ryan has shown, is the confidence that he has been given. His touch is very good, but when you are low in confidence; even the best have poor touches. I can remember Torres being unfit and low in confidence with his string and having poor touches, it happens to everyone.
Want lack of desire from Babel? Expect him to play like Lucas, no sense of urgency of forward thinking. Not being able to stand up and try to be offensive. That is not showing heart, Lucas has played some very safe passes that are highly ineffective (not bashing the lad) but if we want Babel to do that, it would be a breeze for him. His (Ryan Babel) talent suggests greater than that, so we expect more. To whom great is given much is expected. To whom little has been given, we must expect glimpses or very little. Babel has given us the spectacular and is benched immediately thereafter. Pacheco got his little and showed a glimpse hence we expect more, much more.
More so I remember when everyone in the public used to claim that Benitez was an idiot for not playing Babel on a more consistent basis. Now we are well and truly prepared in seeing the lad go when he has certainly made an impact in our squad. Upfront? He has been lively in his cameo appearances, anyone who wish to argue against that go watch the tapes. No one will forget what he did against the Mancs...I've said that Babel would be given his fair chance, but after proving so much and his confidence being hit so badly he must be seeking the door, which is sad. Lucas has his limitations and knows them, he can afford to say good things as he knows he aint cutting it. Ryan has said in the past he's willing to work, Benitez has said that he's more than an impact player. When will we see the fruits bearing? Perhaps when another team has seen him as a valuable player to their squad. Let's not rue it when it comes.
Attitude is not about running a 100miles per hour like a headless chicken when you yourself have lost the ball. The likes of Ronaldinho would be seen as players with no or very little attitude. The players don't become good by losing the ball and being blamed for not tracking back. The players became great because they understand their roles, and even so I've watched match wherein I've seen Babel tracking back. Even if eventually he made a poor decision in terms of his pass in getting out of trouble. Attitude wise, its not about saying nice things. It's about applying yourself, Babel has applied himself in more than one occasion. Yet he's been unfortunate, very disheartening to see. Spearing I won't say much but after some poor performances I hear very little moaning in him not playing. I wonder why? We are too short sighted as supporters! Babel needs to be given a proper chance, if he fails to take advantage of a proper run. I see no problem in him leaving, but bear this in mind; Xabi Alonso had two great seasons at this club, others affected by injuries, whilst others we just not good enough. Yet his last one was incredible...
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