more and more reports about U19 00-Kutucu will be called up to the CL squad. And that good chance he will be used. He's rated by Schalke and currently at 11 goals in 11 games this season.
Schalke take 19 players with them and Wright/Kutucu are in for now because of the injury issues with strikers, 4 strikers out. Although 1BL matches are 18 man squad, so 1 person from the 19 will get the axe. looks like Skrzybski is back from injury and Teuchert just recently cameback. So that's already 2 more experienced options.
https://www.bigsoccer.com/threads/12-15-schalke-v-augsburg-mckennie-wright.2091436/ @bungadiri Can you move posts to the PBP thread?
I’m not saying he came in and stole the show, but I think Tedesco would do well to give Haji and Kutucu more opportunities. I think they both showed positive traits in an otherwise toothless attack.
It wasn't just him, the team tried to play the ball to him. Last time around he was Leper striker. He tried to get his dribble on towards the end, sign of growing confidence. Shame about the goal, he hits that, he gets a call back.
Agreed. Both youngsters came into the match, on the road no less, in a pressured filled environment and asserted themselves well. No, it wasn’t a world beating performance from either but it was signs of improvement and signs they can both hack it in the Bundesliga. If they only had someone who could consistently play positive balls into their runs, Hadji and Kutucu might have something to show for their efforts. Tedesco will be pleased and hopefully it eased some stress on his shoulders.
this game was impossible to find online if you aren't on some service. Tedesco is a true mensch. Haji was terrible last time around.
Fox Socer Match Plus has the cameras still rolling a good 10 mins after the match and Tedesco gathered his team midfield, locked in arms, in a circle, and he was praising his boys. Obviously, you could not tell what was being said but he gestured towards Hadji and Kutucu. I really like Tedesco and what he’s about. These injuries have really tested his managerial abilities.
Most people won't agree but I think he is the best coach on the continent right now right behind Tommy T at psg. This team has the talent of a Hamburg or H96. He misses goretzka like I miss a glass of scotch. FC Bayern Money have got this down to a science.
Wright gets that call if he's a more established player. Good to see him making strides. You can't predict how these guys develop.
Told ya Wright's not as bad as his debut. It'd be nice if he lands a January loan, because once the injured guys return, he won't be playing.
Lose your marker, @HajiWright! 😂#SchalkeUS🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/cvKlIFZVFM— Schalke 04 USA🇺🇸 (@s04_us) December 17, 2018
starts along with Weston, seems like striker situation at the club won't improve much until the break.
⚒️ Our side tonight:Fährmann ©️, McKennie, Nastasic, Bentaleb, Stambouli, Caligiuri, Oczipka, Harit, Sané, Schöpf, Wright.💺 Nübel, Mascarell, Konoplyanka, Kutucu, Skrzybski, Naldo.#S04B04 #s04— FC Schalke 04 (@s04_en) December 19, 2018
I’m working from home today. The match is on Fox Soccer Match Plus. I’ll flip it over while I’m half-ass working and provide some updates here and there when I can.