Play as a striker, off the shoulder of the defender, up front, in the box. Looking for the shot. All that.
Opposite of "the Firmino". Where one chases and harasses the ball around the forward half of the pitch.
Solanke was playing as a striker. Waiting to receive the ball. Hold up the ball. Get the ball into the path of his co-forwards, and look for the ball to strike at goal. That's what Sturridge does. He tends to wait for the ball to come, always making runs and looking for striking chances.
Solanke has a deft touch, he can receive the ball, control it and guard it. From what little I've seen of him, he has strength.
With Sturridge, he is very delicate so can't handle the rough treatment, he also seems to lose the ball easily these days and picks the wrong pass, so can't be relied upon.
Sturridge had his quick acceleration, which is gone along with his sharp reflex shots.
I don't think they are similar at all. you mean in a positional sense. Sturridge is never where he needs to be these days, but I'll admit I don't know if the JK tells him to avoid the box and amble into the midfield, he doesn't make intelligent runs any more, I can't remember the last time Sturridge wowed me with his movement. But, you never know he could sharpen up, I'm resigned to the fact that he won't be the same player we all grew to love watching. I hope he does of course. Mentally he may click into gear, problem is, I don't see him getting much opportunity with the forwards we have at our disposal.
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