Striker Debate: Should it now be Watkins, Malen or both?

[danno]

Duran would have had a better chance of starting against Monaco if he wasn’t one booking away from suspension.

In the league he has three yellow cards, which is as many as Chris Wood and Haaland put together.

Hopefully the penny drops for him at some point. His ill discipline can cost him opportunities, his managers trust, and cost his team points.

Rooney was exactly the same at his age, and he did OK! But it’s definitely an area of the game for Duran to work on.

[Footy-Vill]

I have the impression Duran is becoming a problem due to his inability tactically and understanding of himself being a team player.
This lack of adaptation, discipline, and following instructions to me is the problem.

Now in reference to the debate Watkins , Duran or both ? well Duran hasn't completed one 90 minutes. And with Watkins proven scoring and in form then: It has to be Watkins starting.

I think that's a massive disservice to how far Duran has come since last season. I think he presses well and his scoring record is phenomenal. For me he should start on Sunday to give him a run out and keep Ollie fresh for Wed night too.

He is the very opposite of the depcition of him presented by Footy. He's been brilliant this season in all areas of the game. Lots to improve upon but his all round game at both ends of the pitch and his overall work rate has been excellent.

Well I'm aligned with Emery's thoughts.
As I intimated , observed and shared about Duran.
Now Watkins selected again ahead for West ham.
Most telling and I couldn't put it better myself :

Unai Emery: "But the first requirement is to be a TEAM. And in this beautiful four-lettered word there is no place for anyone that won't be a good team-mate, for anyone that won't understand the meaning of effort, generosity and responsibility."


That basically describes says it all

[Drummond]

Duran is an excellent striker of the ball, he's desperate to score and has proven to be successful on a number of occasions and at a better ratio than pretty much anyone else around.

He's doing his job and if Emery didn't trust him, he wouldn't get any minutes, wouldn't have been given a new contract and Emery wouldn't have said what he has.

Asked by Sky if there were any circumstances in which it might make sense for Duran to leave Villa in the next week, Emery said: “Such circumstances, of course, in this moment are not helping us to be focusing 100%, but Jhon Duran is our player and I am happy with him. I want him here with us.”

Then asked if he was desperate to keep Duran at Villa Park, a steely-eyed Emery added: “I want him here.”

I think this is more telling.

[Footy-Vill]

Duran is an excellent striker of the ball, he's desperate to score and has proven to be successful on a number of occasions and at a better ratio than pretty much anyone else around.

He's doing his job and if Emery didn't trust him, he wouldn't get any minutes, wouldn't have been given a new contract and Emery wouldn't have said what he has.

Asked by Sky if there were any circumstances in which it might make sense for Duran to leave Villa in the next week, Emery said: “Such circumstances, of course, in this moment are not helping us to be focusing 100%, but Jhon Duran is our player and I am happy with him. I want him here with us.”

Then asked if he was desperate to keep Duran at Villa Park, a steely-eyed Emery added: “I want him here.”

I think this is more telling.

Emery was singing Danny ings praises and even captained against Stevenage in the infamous FA cup defeat.
Then Ings was not long sold in the January window.
Make of that what you will
So even if Duran starts tonight or plays apart doesn't mean he'll be staying

[Behind Bluenose Lines]

The way the speculation is going today, we'll have neither to choose from! 

[Richard E]

It won’t be both.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Shame Emery couldn't get them playing together. Oh well..now to fix Leon Bailey and the defence.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

I'm definitely in the Ollie camp! ;-)

[jwarry]

I'm definitely in the Ollie camp! ;-)

No,question

[Legion]

I think I'll go for just Watkins.

[Steve67]

I think I'll go for just Watkins.

And hope that he doesn't get injured, ever.

[kippaxvilla2]

Watkins or Malen or both?

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Easy one this.. Duran.

[Sexual Ealing]

Easy one this.. Duran.

Yep.

[ChicagoLion]

Weatherspoons.