It's all too easy to ridicule an opinion that is based on a prediction because the current state of affairs will always back those trying to mock.
Personally I think there are a couple of things at play here, the frustration with Jürgen's transfer policy producing a backlash on a young lad trying to develop. I see a lot of raw talent in Divock's game, could see it when he played for Belgium ahead of Lukaku not that long ago.
He has:
Blistering pace.
Strong physique.
Exceptionally powerful shot.
Good stamina.
Great work ethic by all reports.
Weaknesses:
Takes too many touches before getting in a position to shoot.
Doesn't use his physique to get the advantages it clearly could.
Doesn't make smart movement patterns when off the ball.
Doesn't compete for headers well enough.
Dribbling requires an over elaborate set of touches for a lad with his physical attributes.
Who would you compare him to, now before people laugh, this is in pure physical terms rather than ability: Aubameyang / Ronaldo
Are the weaknesses relatively easily coached? Yes.
So when PM suggests he can become world class I don't doubt it but personally I would have liked to seen a much higher curve to his progression. From the player that joined us to the player we have now I don't see a large enough stride in development to think that, any time soon, we're going to be seeing the potential realised.
The one person I trust more than any of us to make that judgement call is in the right position, the question will always be though did Jürgen choose to take a chance on Divock because he didn't have the funds to take less of a chance on someone else and unfortunately I think this is where a divide will always exist.
That's a pretty fair assessment imo, but with the proviso that his
on field progression perhaps hasn't been what some expect.
The problem is we simply have no idea where his development is with Klopp, in training, in the gym etc and at his age, I think this counts for a lot more.
I remember when he gave an interview about Klopp, and had been told to get back to basics and work on one element at a time in his personal training, which I think is why it looks like he's stalled a bit.
IMO his movement and hold up play have become better. Not by a huge amount, but definitely better.
The problem, as ever with young players, is that he is doing all this when he hasn't reached his full growth yet, and still has some filling out to do, but for some reason some seem to expect the finished article at age 21.
If those who state they trust Klopp actually do trust him, then he has to be given time to coach this lad into what we all hope he could be, and imo if anyone can develop him into a beast of a player, it's Klopp.
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