TGAA_Star Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 26 minutes ago, P-O said: I won't make friends but he has no speed, doesn't hold up play & doesn't stretch the defence. We need to move on & play 3 CM to control the play versus bigger team. He is still our top scorer. He is but Larin at this point needs to be a super sub or he needs to be dropped by 2026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 25 minutes ago, P-O said: I won't make friends but he has no speed, doesn't hold up play & doesn't stretch the defence. We need to move on & play 3 CM to control the play versus bigger team. He is still our top scorer. I don't know what version of Cyle Larin you've been watching this tournament, but he's been very good holding up the ball and (at times) has shown to be deceptively quick. There were a few times (can't recall which games) where one of our players had a burst of speed and I thought it was Davies or possibly Kone, but no to my surprise it was Larin. He's always had pretty good speed for a Tronco (as surely many view him as). I will defend Larin here and say he's really helped the team, despite no goals (yet). I kept finding myself thinking the work he's doing at Mallorca in La Liga is paying off. Anyone else have that thought? TGAA_Star and Club Linesman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Remind me who has scored this tournie?? David and shaff??? Obinna and jhoops__ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 I thought Larin looked good last night. However, he is there to score and he didn't. Corazon, Obinna and BearcatSA 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Diego Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 I don't think he had a great tournament, but he was good vs Argentina. His layoffs were good for once. It's too bad David had a bad game -- they never both had a good game at the same time in this tournament, and we needed everyone to be at their best to stand a chance. He should still make our squads but to me he's not a penciled in starter. If you remove Larin from the XI you open up a world of possibilities. Not sure if any of them are the best choice, but it gives you options. Ruud, Corazon and Ivan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 19 minutes ago, El Diego said: I don't think he had a great tournament, but he was good vs Argentina. His layoffs were good for once. It's too bad David had a bad game -- they never both had a good game at the same time in this tournament, and we needed everyone to be at their best to stand a chance. He should still make our squads but to me he's not a penciled in starter. If you remove Larin from the XI you open up a world of possibilities. Not sure if any of them are the best choice, but it gives you options. If someone is breaking into the FW position it's at the expense of Larin, not David. But I am waiting to see someone earn the spot over him. Tani looks to be a useful depth player, but I am not convinced he is better than Larin. I would like to see Bair get a chance, actually. Wouldn't mind seeing JRR either, but I am not confident starting either of them is the way to go, espeically after last match. P-O 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 2 hours ago, Ivan said: I thought Larin looked good last night. However, he is there to score and he didn't. I thought he had a very good showing last night (significantly outplaying David), as well. He moved the ball much more quickly and decisively, using flicks and layoffs first time and his turn and set up pass to Shaffelburg for his chance in the 4th minute was excellent. When he is thinking about what to do after he gets possession is when things go awry. However, last night I was very positive with what he showed. An Observer, Ivan and kacbru 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 I mean he did have a decent performance I guess but 1 goal in his last 14 games for Canada is pretty much indefensible. Some ok hold up play and layoffs doesnt make up for that. Until he gets hot at the club level and shows he's in scoring form he absolutely needs to take a seat going forward IMO WestHamCanadianinOxford, costarg, MtlMario and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 1 minute ago, Floortom said: I mean he did have a decent performance I guess but 1 goal in his last 14 games for Canada is pretty much indefensible. Some ok hold up play and layoffs doesnt make up for that. Until he gets hot at the club level and shows he's in scoring form he absolutely needs to take a seat going forward IMO A reluctant agree from me because he has done more in Marsch's system than I thought he would. But as you say... Still think with all our forwards we need to make 3 midfielders work. costarg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 14 minutes ago, Floortom said: I mean he did have a decent performance I guess but 1 goal in his last 14 games for Canada is pretty much indefensible. Some ok hold up play and layoffs doesnt make up for that. Until he gets hot at the club level and shows he's in scoring form he absolutely needs to take a seat going forward IMO I don't disagree with your view. I just felt that relative to what I saw in earlier matches, his play was definitely better in this last one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 55 minutes ago, Floortom said: I mean he did have a decent performance I guess but 1 goal in his last 14 games for Canada is pretty much indefensible. Some ok hold up play and layoffs doesnt make up for that. Until he gets hot at the club level and shows he's in scoring form he absolutely needs to take a seat going forward IMO What about goal contributions? They are pretty important and he had a very timely one during the Peru match, our only regulation win during this whole summer stretch, by the way? Bison44 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 4 hours ago, Obinna said: I don't know what version of Cyle Larin you've been watching this tournament, but he's been very good holding up the ball and (at times) has shown to be deceptively quick. There were a few times (can't recall which games) where one of our players had a burst of speed and I thought it was Davies or possibly Kone, but no to my surprise it was Larin. He's always had pretty good speed for a Tronco (as surely many view him as). I will defend Larin here and say he's really helped the team, despite no goals (yet). I kept finding myself thinking the work he's doing at Mallorca in La Liga is paying off. Anyone else have that thought? I spent the whole season watching him at Mallorca with precisely the same (depressing, no goals) thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOcanadafan Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 It'll be interesting to see how his time with the CMNT this summer shapes his upcoming season... hoping it'll motivate him to really work hard at club level to get his form up. Last year he came into the season out of shape, and never really got things going. dyslexic nam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 9 hours ago, TOcanadafan said: It'll be interesting to see how his time with the CMNT this summer shapes his upcoming season... hoping it'll motivate him to really work hard at club level to get his form up. Last year he came into the season out of shape, and never really got things going. That is a good point. He will essentially be hitting pre-season in game shape. And like you said, that isn't a bad thing considering the disappointing way he approached things last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruud Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 14 hours ago, Floortom said: I mean he did have a decent performance I guess but 1 goal in his last 14 games for Canada is pretty much indefensible. Some ok hold up play and layoffs doesnt make up for that. Until he gets hot at the club level and shows he's in scoring form he absolutely needs to take a seat going forward IMO I can give you a long list of stars with 1 goal in their last 14 in open play. Pretty much the theme of the Euros jdcyantsis, Unnamed Trialist, narduch and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 His coach might be headed back to the Mexico job. https://vivaligamx.com/posts/javier-aguirre-ready-to-replace-jaime-lozano-as-mexico-manager-01j2kvc9f028 narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 On 7/11/2024 at 9:23 AM, Ruud said: I can give you a long list of stars with 1 goal in their last 14 in open play. Pretty much the theme of the Euros I would be interested to see that long list of Euro star strikers with 1 goal in last 14 matches. Can you post them? Genuinely curious MtlMario 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 Nice little fight in Mallorca's "friendly" vs. West Brom on Saturday, played on a pitch in England. The WBA mid tries to dribble, is fouled once, again, he goes after Samu Costa, head butts him, take a swing, the benches clear. Costa is a rough player, but I don't think his foul was the worst of the two. Mallorca won 1-0. Obinna, johnyb and clamlinguine 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 (edited) I don't see he's back training yet, as they play their last of preseason friendly next Saturday at home. They sold their excellent Serbian keeper Rajkovic for ten million to Al-Ittihad, going with their v good sub from Slovakia, and have bought the Colombian fullback Mojica, nice addition. Mallorca do a beautiful summer tradition which is an overnight run/ walk to the Lluc monastery up in the mountains, you start from wherever you are on the island and everyone converges, it's also a fundraiser. It started at a bar in the Palma old quarter in the 70s, full distance is over 40 km, up to 50,000 participate. Edited August 5 by Unnamed Trialist Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 Let's hope he shows up in good shape. Pressure is going to be on Larin to have a much better season. dyslexic nam, Unnamed Trialist and WestHamCanadianinOxford 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 23 minutes ago, Kadenge said: Let's hope he shows up in good shape. Pressure is going to be on Larin to have a much better season. I obviously am not a pro athlete but it would take a heroic effort to get that much out of shape in 3 weeks. No? h coach and Kadenge 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 4 minutes ago, WestHamCanadianinOxford said: I obviously am not a pro athlete but it would take a heroic effort to get that much out of shape in 3 weeks. No? It's probably more important to get a break, mentally and physically. The only problem I see is he hasn't even met his new coach yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 See in this video mostly of another player he's back training with Mallorca. GasPed and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 He started the home friendly vs Bologna. Asano the new Japanese wing scored. It went to penalties 1-1 and they lost t I think he was subbed off by then. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eramosat Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Larin is the best new CDN whipping boy...that's it. Every other position has the youth fully infused, to tame the mob of newsters Deciding that Larin is a sub-optimal choice to all the other possibilities, in a real match? That's definitely debatable...not crazy...just debatable. Larin scores in all sorts of situations, and no striker scores everything we want them to, by a loooooong shot. I think there's time to figure out a newfront 2 dynamic. For 2026. So give Cyle a friggin' break! The guy has been outstanding AND critically important!! And recently!!! jonovision, Corazon, rkomar and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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