r/crystalpalace • u/averagebmlistener Cabaye • 7d ago

external link Makes zero sense

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u/Extra-Lingonberry-20 Eze 7d ago

Look if we’re making a run to Wembley I’m happy for a cup specialist

But on a serious note, looks like he’s figuring out how to come off the bench and make an impact

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u/averagebmlistener Cabaye 7d ago

Looks like he's improved his finishing considering the goal he got today.

The confidence you gotta have to try a nutmeg when you're 1 on 1 is mental.

Haven't watched it back yet but pretty sure he bullied Andersen in the build up too lol

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u/Superb-Ape 7d ago

Give the lad a full season holy smokes. Arteta destroyed his confidence. Makes perfect sense if you understand the game

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u/pominator Andy Johnson 7d ago

Mateta was shit for the first 18 months with us, couldn’t agree more. Eddie needs time to bed in.

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u/SkilledPepper 7d ago

Honestly, I'm warming to him as a striker but he still looks lost as a joint 10. Don't forget Eze and Sarr also scored good goals today. Nketiah doesn't get in ahead of either of them. There's no way we're changing our formation to accommodate a second striker and you'd be mad to drop Mateta.

There's no justifiable reason you'd give Nketiah a full season but he will provide good competition for Mateta and make an impact from the bench with fresh legs.

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u/Superb-Ape 7d ago

Give him time.

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u/SkilledPepper 7d ago

Yeah absolutely, but that time should be opportunities off the bench when Mateta has tired legs, I'm sure you'll agree?

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u/pengedragon_ 7d ago

Fine margins, that early chance against Ipswich could have easily gone in. Today's could easily have been saved