Well they are linked because if he keeps picking him until Xmas and is still firing blanks both could be out of the door but likely just Roy. Next 4 games are crucial. Need at least 2 or more wins to be head of the game. The next 4 look really tough.

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Question. Is Benteke putting these balls in the net on the training pitch? Is it only during matches that he misses them, or is he really pathologically incapable of hitting a cow's backside with a banjo?

Just wondering.

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This thread is just repeating itself with negativity, there is another way of looking at things.
The 2 most exposed positions for criticism is keeper and striker, we all know the dogs abuse that Hennessey took last season, I see those same posters are now singing his praises now. We all know that Benteke has lost that final touch, but he isn't hiding away. I have watched all his recent games and he is getting in positions to score, winning his fair share of headers, his knock downs go to nobody as he has not got runners playing off him most of the time. Some of the crosses into to him are poor, PVA especially, Lucas delivery at corners have been very poor and cleared easily at the near post most times.
If Benteke wasn't getting in the positions to score, then there is a problem, but he is just that final touch.
Sorloth isn't the answer in this league too lightweight. Hopefully Ayew will form a partnership with Benteke and put Zaha back on the wing his best position.

Problem is the alternatives don't look any better at the moment. Ayew was refusing to train at Swansea ?

Wickham is another who gets better and better the longer he's out. I remember a a gifted player who burst into life occasionally but looked like he couldn't be arsed most of the time.

I was thinking something more like this [Link]

he isnt, and hasnt turned into a bad player over the past year.

its easy to say but im sure his confidence will come back, for me the main thing is we keep on trying to put those balls on his head. the goals will come.

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