khaled_a_d
Senior Member
Well, you are under the assumption that we will play 433 exclusively next year, without alternatives?
We can't have this discussion without knowing next coach.
Difference is that Malcom was almost a one trick pony, he is a player who relied on his speed and limited dribbling movement, along his off the ball movement. But as he was average finisher he was mediocre for us.
More important, Malcom fit in only one position: RW. EV wanted Willian as he was better fit for 442 when needed but Abidal was lured by the talent and youth of Malcom.
Trincao provides a multi-usage player, he can play RM, RW or AM. He will fit well if we are interested in tactical variability.
But playing many positions comes with a package. If you are truly good then you are a versatile player, but if not then you are a tweener.
Another point is Dembele, he was in his 2nd year and we were pushing hard for him to succeed, that pushed Malcom further from the playing time.
Why next season? he will be less than 21 when he arrives, might not even come straight to the team and get loaned.
Generally he looks good, with some tools to succeed.
But there is surely legitimate doubts over his success, like most other players.
