RLC did we miss

[ex-Pat]

I don't think we missed him, I know we missed him,  so glad half of you on here are not the manager.

[The Rational Fan]

RLC has been a top player and he should be ready for his career to peak. If RLC suddenly reaches his peak in the second half of the season, then everything upfront will look entirely different and lots more goals will be scored.

[MJG]

No, because just like the vast majority of the games he's been in, he could have been on the pitch and you would just not have noticed he was there.

He has the potential to be a good player but I just wish we gave more of our own youngsters the run of games he has been given to prove himself.

[3 Cherries]

On his Tottenham form - yes

I like Cav but on Saturday he lost the ball far too frequently inviting pressure back on our goal

Whereas RLC possesses the physicality we lack up front and doesn't get bullied by defenders

[LittleErn]

On his Tottenham form - yes

I like Cav but on Saturday he lost the ball far too frequently inviting pressure back on our goal

Whereas RLC possesses the physicality we lack up front and doesn't get bullied by defenders

+1

[Twig]

On his Tottenham form - yes

I like Cav but on Saturday he lost the ball far too frequently inviting pressure back on our goal

Whereas RLC possesses the physicality we lack up front and doesn't get bullied by defenders

RLC may possess physicality but he doesn't really employ it. I think it's the difference between how a player looks and how he actually plays.

[Milo]

I don't think Fulham missed RLC, but they missed a third player in the midfield.  With Cairney injured, I would have loved to see Onomah.  With the introduction of Tete into the lineup, Fulham's back 5 has become less creative and marginally more defensive.  Playing Bobby D-C as a hybrid wingback, dropping back when out of possession, getting forward when with possession, has enabled Parker to play a midfield three while still keeping a balance between offense and defense.  This balance goes with Tete in that role.  It's a straight, rather than hybrid, back 5.  The difference was notable when Lookman came on for Tete against Spurs.  Against Chelsea, it was clearly just two in the midfield.  Occasionally, Aina stepped up, but in general, I thought Fulham's midfield was out-manned.  It is hardly surprising that Anguissa had his worst game to date.  Still not sure why Cairney lost his spot after a string of great games, or why RLC holds onto his after a string of bad to mediocre ones.

Interesting post.

[ALG01]

No, because just like the vast majority of the games he's been in, he could have been on the pitch and you would just not have noticed he was there.

He has the potential to be a good player but I just wish we gave more of our own youngsters the run of games he has been given to prove himself.

I totally agree. I feel RLC was a very good player but has yet to capture the form that would make him an automatic starter. I think others deserve a better run in the team. I did feel we really missed lemina and I fetlt we really missed tom cairney. But RLC? I nver once felt during the game we missed him. He can go back and we would be no worse.