Should the unthinkable happen and we lose golden boy Austin is Dwight Gayle really the right replacement?
There seems an almost unanimous opinion on this board that he would be the replacement we would be happiest with. But with Ramsey looking set in his 4-2-3-1 formation is Gayle really capable of playing the lone striker? Up until 2 games ago people were questioning Austin's ability to play the role, yet his first goal against Rotherham certainly showed his ability to muscle 2 defenders, bring Greens kick down on his chest and drive towards goal. At 5'10 with a pretty slight build I can't see Gayle playing this role effectively and the rest of our squad (in particular the attacking midfield 3) seem to be settling in and excelling in the new formation.
There seems an almost unanimous opinion on this board that he would be the replacement we would be happiest with. But with Ramsey looking set in his 4-2-3-1 formation is Gayle really capable of playing the lone striker? Up until 2 games ago people were questioning Austin's ability to play the role, yet his first goal against Rotherham certainly showed his ability to muscle 2 defenders, bring Greens kick down on his chest and drive towards goal. At 5'10 with a pretty slight build I can't see Gayle playing this role effectively and the rest of our squad (in particular the attacking midfield 3) seem to be settling in and excelling in the new formation.
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