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Cenk Tosun double too much for Iran
Cenk Tosun scored both goals as Turkey beat Iran 2-1 in a pre-World Cup friendly this evening.
The Everton striker showed the predatory instincts that made him one of the bright spots in an otherwise dreadful season as he got the Turks off to a great start with a goal after just six minutes.
Tosun, who is among the nominees for Champions League goal of the season, was played in by Mehmet Topal who capitalised on slack defending and buried the chance to make it 1-0.
Tosun struck again five minutes after half-time when collected Yusuf Yazici's pass and buried his shot past Alireza Beiranvand at the near post.
Ashkan Dejagah scored a consolation at the end from the spot after Omer Bayram had been sent off.
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2 Posted 28/05/2018 at 00:06:45
http://www.okgoals.com/match-highlights-1527543488---49
Tosun actually makes the same run twice in the early minutes. He misses the first chance due to a heavy touch but coverts the second with a sweet cutback onto his left. And the second goal is just a calm, professional finish off the inside of the post.
I know there's still some skepticism about Tosun amongst us, and a lot of "get rid" lists include his name, but I've liked him from Day 1, and I think he's the real deal.
4 Posted 29/05/2018 at 00:41:24
I wasn't aware his allegiances were with the USA, or that he was already in their thinking, but it's a promising sign that he might be ready to contribute something to our first team next year.
[BRZ]
5 Posted 29/05/2018 at 00:44:48
* He is aware of the position of the last man and times his runs in behind the defence well
* He has a thumping shot with either foot
* Depending on the circumstances, he can hit a powerful rising shot, or a cleanly struck ground shot, both of which gives keepers minimal reaction time to defend
* He is very quick to assess the angles and technically efficient to place the ball precisely to give himself good odds of scoring. His goal against Huddersfield and his second tonight demonstrate this
* He has shown he is good aerially and at hold-up play
With better players, better coaching and a full pre-season with us, I anticipate he will be a big player for us next season.
6 Posted 29/05/2018 at 01:26:33
7 Posted 29/05/2018 at 01:38:16
8 Posted 29/05/2018 at 01:40:28
He has looked good tonight at left-back, albeit with not much to do because Bolivia hasn't attacked him often. Excellent pace.
9 Posted 29/05/2018 at 02:00:43
10 Posted 29/05/2018 at 02:05:18
11 Posted 29/05/2018 at 02:18:29
12 Posted 29/05/2018 at 02:27:17
Both Tosun strikes were good too. He would lap up that ball Robinson put in all day long.
Based on tonight's highlights, I can only conclude that we're going to win the league.
13 Posted 29/05/2018 at 02:35:31
14 Posted 29/05/2018 at 02:37:59
15 Posted 29/05/2018 at 05:56:46
16 Posted 29/05/2018 at 06:04:07
Antonee Robinson excels in U.S. debut as Americans breeze past Bolivia
17 Posted 29/05/2018 at 08:51:47
18 Posted 29/05/2018 at 09:23:51
Rom had the same issue for much of his time with us. We could have Aguero or Kane upfront for us and they would still be feeding off scraps!
19 Posted 29/05/2018 at 10:14:04
He then plays for his National side, and looked the real deal.
20 Posted 29/05/2018 at 11:03:05
21 Posted 29/05/2018 at 11:11:43
22 Posted 29/05/2018 at 11:13:11
23 Posted 29/05/2018 at 11:27:27
My question marks against him is he lacks physicality, in most games he is easily out muscled by defenders. How any coaching changes that, I don't see you either have it or you don't. Same with pace, he is very pedestrian and again no coaching in the World will make him quicker.
I would imagine that if its Silva who gets the job he will look for a more mobile striker. That's not to say Tosun can't play a part from the bench, but for me, he's not a player who would start a game. I think that the overriding theme of the successful teams in the Premier League is pace and power. So I would imagine Lookman and Walcott on the flanks and a pacy striker would be the way to go next season.
We also lack strength in midfield, I would love us to sign Loftus-Cheek, he would give us some power and height in midfield, as well as being very good on the ball.
25 Posted 29/05/2018 at 11:52:46
On a similar theme, how much longer has Mirallas got on his contract? Please let his contract be expiring this summer.
26 Posted 29/05/2018 at 12:10:21
Obviously a lot depends on what a new manager brings to the table and if he can instill a confidence in some players who haven't yet made a big impression.
Cenk Tosun is one of those players who, playing as the main ''goalscorer'' will need to step up to the plate.
Walcott can score as can Niasse but only one will be a starter alongside Tosun and I somehow doubt Bolasie can be the effective player he was.
The new manager, however, may make wholesale changes that will negate some of these thoughts and we may see very little of these names.
I have, like many, always thought that without a strong midfield the strikers will struggle just as they did last season, and so I expect a new man to really improve that area.
27 Posted 29/05/2018 at 12:38:42
I am saying 'stay', as the loan to Leipzig expired when their season finished, and he still has, another 3/4 years with us, so hopefully, the new regime will convince him his future is with us, and that he will be involved more.
As for Mirallas, Koeman got him a 3-year contract, whether it was a straight 3 or an extension I am not sure.
It still makes my blood boil, the damage and expense that Koeman has caused to the Club, and he got rewarded for it.
28 Posted 29/05/2018 at 14:17:18
If Calvert-Lewin could finish like that he'd be top class. Someone to copy and practice, practice and keep practicing with (both feet)!
Maybe they could play together. The mature seasoned striker with good movement and finishing and a young, fast, decent-in-the-air partner who looks to link-up play. Shearer and Sutton... only better and in blue!
29 Posted 29/05/2018 at 14:59:01
30 Posted 29/05/2018 at 17:46:59
31 Posted 29/05/2018 at 19:57:32
32 Posted 29/05/2018 at 19:59:38
I can't see a 20+ striker coming to Goodison Park this year with no European football, so he'll likely start as the main striker, I'd be betting.
33 Posted 29/05/2018 at 20:02:37
34 Posted 30/05/2018 at 10:52:11
35 Posted 30/05/2018 at 12:32:39
Good to see my namesake is back. Couldn't agree more mate, by the way.
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1 Posted 28/05/2018 at 23:59:01
Commentators pronounce his surname "Toe-Son".