𧡠THREAD: Charlie Kelman steps up!
The British-born #USMNT youth player has left Southend for QPR. Last season was tough for Southend, and Kelman didn't get on the end of many balls in the box. At 1.69m he can't do much in aerials, either. Second striker might work better.
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The British-born #USMNT youth player has left Southend for QPR. Last season was tough for Southend, and Kelman didn't get on the end of many balls in the box. At 1.69m he can't do much in aerials, either. Second striker might work better.
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Kelman's involvement in Southend's most dangerous moves was rather low for a central striker, though he did take decent chances on average. He was active in both channels, a bit more on the left, usually linking up the play but also dribbling on the corner of the box.
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Here are Kelman's shot maps. He scored a couple of longer shots from open play. From dead balls it looks like he wasn't always around the six-yard box, which isn't surprising given his height. Again, second striker looks best for him.
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And here's a comparison with two players who've had similar styles in the Championship. Maupay is actually playing more second striker this season. Kelman will still need to receive more balls in the box to be effective. It's a work in progress; QPR is a good step for him.
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P.S. We know Kelman is 18. We'll fix his birthdate asap!
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