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I hereby continue with my campaign and here is day 4 of trying to convince Manchester City to sign Anis Hadj Moussa. Now, let's talk about him (informal scouting report), a player I have been hyping for days and who, I believe provides us the perfect balance of instant impact and upside potential. According to what I have seen, he profiles as an explosive, direct attacker with elite one-versus-one dribbling ability and a strong goalscoring threat from wide areas. His game is built around carrying the ball into dangerous positions, cutting inside onto his stronger left foot, and either shooting or creating chances for teammates. Does that sound familiar to my fellow City fans? Playing Style and Tactical Role: - Functions best as a right-sided inside forward in possession-based systems that allow him freedom to drift infield and attack spaces between the lines. - When receiving the ball in the final third, his first instincts are typically to drive forward with dribbles or look for shooting opportunities. - One thing to note is that his progressive carrying is exceptional, ranking in the 93rd percentile among comparable wingers, which makes him an effective ball-progressor from wide areas. - While primarily a goal threat, he also ranks above average for progressive passes and dangerous passes, indicating he can link play and provide for teammates, though this remains a secondary skill compared to his dribbling and shooting. Let's discuss his strengths: 1. 1v1 Dribbling: - Possesses elite ball control and the ability to beat defenders in tight spaces. - His unpredictable changes of pace and direction make him extremely difficult to mark in isolation. - Ranks in the 84th percentile for successful take-ons and consistently completes dribbles at a high rate. 2. Progressive Ball Carrying: - His capacity to drive forward with the ball and break defensive lines is among his standout attributes. - Ranking in the 93rd percentile for progressive carries, he consistently advances play from wide areas into the final third. 3. Final Third Threat: - Ranks in the 96th percentile for touches in the attacking penalty area and the 89th percentile for non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. 4. Set-Piece Delivery: - Offers additional creative value through accurate corner and free-kick delivery, adding another dimension to his attacking contribution. 5. Chance Creation: - He ranks in the 96th percentile for chances created, highlighting his ability to generate scoring opportunities for teammates in addition to his own goal threat. Now, the weaknesses. 1. Defensive Work Rate: - His defensive contributions rank in the 7th percentile, indicating limited involvement in tracking back, pressing, and defensive positioning. - His defensive numbers are generally below average, though his defensive duel success rate remains solid. This is an area with significant room for improvement and Maresca would have to work a lot with him on that aspect. 2. Aerial Duels: - He ranks in the 34th percentile for aerial duels won, limiting his effectiveness both offensively and defensively in aerial situations. 3. Pass Completion and Build-up Involvement: - His pass completion rate ranks in the 21st percentile at approximately 67.9 percent, reflecting inconsistency in build-up play. - This is partly a symptom of his direct attacking style, which prioritizes forward carries and shots over safe circulation, but it can limit his effectiveness in systems requiring high possession retention. An area of massive improvement. 4. Tactical Discipline - Still developing his off-ball movement and understanding of defensive shape. - His positioning when not in possession can be inconsistent, and he occasionally loses track of overlapping fullbacks. Elite coaching can help improve this aspect. My honest opinion (executive summary): Moussa is a high-upside, left-footed right winger (which is what we need) with elite one-versus-one dribbling, exceptional progressive carrying, and a proven goalscoring threat from wide areas. He is ideally suited to possession-based systems that value direct attacking play (vertical patterns) and can benefit from his ability to break down low-block defenses (should I talk further about low-blocks to a City fan, eh?) I believe that his primary areas for development lie in defensive work rate, pass completion in build-up phases, and tactical discipline when out of possession, however, he would be an amazing addition to our squad.
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