Gonzalo Garcia today

[C Block]

As important as the points are today, I would absolutely love to see Gonzalo get one or two,
Doesn't matter how hard you think he is working or how well he is playing, there comes a time in the season when the media and the supporters study the cold hard facts of goals and assists, and that scrutiny will start after 10 games (at the latest)
My observation so far is this, are we creating enough chances for him in goalscoring positions  ?
There hasn't been a discussion yet has there whereby we're all discussing his misses, and "how did he not score that "
So let's get him in goalscoring positions and let's give him the service  starting from today
COYSW

[irishfulham]

agreed hasn't had much chances. Seems to make good runs though just needs to be slotted through

[KentFulham]

Agree, he has to start performing, we cant carry two low scoring strikers

[Fulham 1879]

I'm not worried. He looks quality. I don't remember any "how did he not score that" moments. Fulham look good in attack, it was just the defence that was the issue until Liverpool. We look far more mobile, imaginative and unpredictable when we attack than under Silva, when it was largely just wing it, cross it.

[General]

Far too early to be thinking about when we can start criticising a player intentionally. Writing that sentence and realising that's essentially what the Op wants to do, when by their own admission they're 6 games early in doing that too.

We had Chelsea, Liverpool, and European qualified Sunderland in those four games.

For what its worth, i think Garcia has done really well so far and has got into so may good positions and has lost out simply by the rest of the team not spotting the space hes in with, often, a clearer shot at goal.

Have spotted moments in each game we've played so far when he's been in a great position and could've potentially scored from but the player who could've passed to him ended up rushing themselves and taking on the shot, which often was weak or off target.

I dont think it's a question of quality, more about the team getting more aware and familiar of each other so they can see how good he is.

Hopefully he can kick on, but hes already showed his quality with two quick/smart finishes and has looked bright.

[KentFulham]

Far too early to be thinking about when we can start criticising a player intentionally. Writing that sentence and realising that's essentially what the Op wants to do, when by their own admission they're 6 games early in doing that too.

We had Chelsea, Liverpool, and European qualified Sunderland in those four games.

For what its worth, i think Garcia has done really well so far and has got into so may good positions and has lost out simply by the rest of the team not spotting the space hes in with, often, a clearer shot at goal.

Have spotted moments in each game we've played so far when he's been in a great position and could've potentially scored from but the player who could've passed to him ended up rushing themselves and taking on the shot, which often was weak or off target.

I dont think it's a question of quality, more about the team getting more aware and familiar of each other so they can see how good he is.

Hopefully he can kick on, but hes already showed his quality with two quick/smart finishes and has looked bright.

Agree, this is why I am less worried by Garcia, you can see the quality and know that when chances come so will goals

[Marcus]

Strikers are such an inexact science. Some hit the ground running then, once Premier League coaches work them out, they are a busted flush. Others are slow burners, take a while to get going, but then are unstoppable. Hopefully, Gonzalo is in the latter category.

[C Block]

Far too early to be thinking about when we can start criticising a player intentionally. Writing that sentence and realising that's essentially what the Op wants to do, when by their own admission they're 6 games early in doing that too.

We had Chelsea, Liverpool, and European qualified Sunderland in those four games.

For what its worth, i think Garcia has done really well so far and has got into so may good positions and has lost out simply by the rest of the team not spotting the space hes in with, often, a clearer shot at goal.

Have spotted moments in each game we've played so far when he's been in a great position and could've potentially scored from but the player who could've passed to him ended up rushing themselves and taking on the shot, which often was weak or off target.

I dont think it's a question of quality, more about the team getting more aware and familiar of each other so they can see how good he is.

Hopefully he can kick on, but hes already showed his quality with two quick/smart finishes and has looked bright.

Who do you think you are ? Please don't try and put words into my mouth!
Read again what I said, I've not criticised him in any way shape or form , I like the lad and I wish him well, my observation was that he needs to be provided with more chances and opportunities to show us all what he can do
Not sure why my original post warranted such a snidey comment to be honest.

[Stoneleigh Loyalist]

agreed hasn't had much chances. Seems to make good runs though just needs to be slotted through

I would second that!

[Nick Bateman]

I agree with the OP. He has been called "the new Raul" by Arbeloa - that's a tall order to follow. Anyone who saw the Wimbledon cup game would have been impressed but since then his league performances are nowhere near (I do notice he is fouled a lot in the PL with zero protection from refs).

Garcia would love to score against United and against two slow defenders albeit good defenders he stands a chance.

[Somerset Fulham]

Actually, it was Alonso not Arbeloa.

[WindyCity]

Well, Garcia got some service/chances today, counted 3 good/half chances in 1st half, and he really didn't do anything with those.  jmho

[bill taylors apprentice]

We are not looking to play the ball to him in and around the box.

There are numerous times he's in space (not just today) and we shoot.

[WindyCity]

I'm glad we're shooting more
Garcia was picked out several times, three that I counted, and he couldn't finish/create
Not meant to be critical of his play, I think he's very good, but he is getting some chances, at least in the first half

[Steeeeeeeeeed]

Garcia had a very poor game today, just been subbed, hopefully he can do better.

Really not sure about him either way at the moment, jury is out.

He doesn't seem to offer much height or pace wise, probably the two.main qualities for a striker in the Prem these days...

and today his 2 or 3 chances showed very poor finishing ability...

He seems to be good at positioning, like an old fashioned fox in the box type, but not sure if that's what we need.

Still, will see....

[Moussa Dembele the 3rd]

When are we allowed to be underwhelmed?

[Nick Bateman]

From what I've seen so far, Garcia is definitely NO centre-forward!

[LC]

I think he has ability, but I don't think he's ready at this exact moment. I would start Muniz in the next game

[SimonDaviesEnjoyer]

He gets into good areas and the goals will come. Give the boy a chance rather than getting on his back after 4 games.

[demeant0r]

He's only just arrived, still getting used to a new country and a new team. He has already scored so it's not like he can't. Give him until the new year to judge him.