Mr Panda
Well-Known Member
The video is impressive, sure. But in real game situations, particularly when we’re in possession is where you see his short comings. Sometimes when you’re under pressure you need someone who is going to be able to maintain possession against a press, Kelly isn’t that. There’s countless times where the ball would drop to Kelly and he’d opt for a first time lofted pass straight back to the opposing team - he doesn’t want to take a touch under pressure. You’ll see when he plays that our CBs, particularly last season would bypass him because there’s a recognition that in possession at this level he’s not that good.
On the other hand I do appreciate his off the ball abilities, which is why I wouldn’t be surprised to see him come back against the better teams in this division where we won’t be expecting much of the ball.
Lati can look a little square peg in round hole sometimes in the middle of the park, but he’s entirely comfortable with the ball at his feet and you can trust him to recycle possession which I think is overlooked.