The Nico, Cristo, Malo, 'Hailo wombo combo

was delightful and scintillating at times. Didn't disappoint.

There wasn't a doubt in mind, the first two wouldn't form a brilliant connection and understanding, hitting the ground-running. Cristo Nkunku is a differentiator in attack, smart players on the same wavelength. Nico Jackson' approach play, link-up, presence and ability to create something out of nothing as an outlet been tremendous on the whole (bar anomalies like Wolves) + scoring goals without taking penalties to boot.
Our sequence of plays, Nico mostly at the heart of it -
https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1740395693502504960/pu/vid/avc1/1278x720/Qj8iiUxG0JuAgr8n.mp4?tag=12
https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1740338187971538944/pu/vid/avc1/576x1024/b6SZceA4bnIe1ZgH.mp4?tag=12
Couple of 🔑 standout back to play moments alone in the match.

First full season being the main frontman at 21...genuinely been problematic for the renowned toughest defenders let that sink-in, few things to refine and stamp his authority on...the upside and upward trajectory will be stark. Fundamental skillset that he provides are invaluable wouldn't swap him for any of the alleged named targets, unique.
So what if he misses chances? (Which striker no matter the level of inexperience or experience doesn't?) He persists, consistently gets into right positions and is zealous, this a player hypercritical imbeciles jeer at on the pitch, make disparaging remarks about and cheer when subbed off (His conversion rate over two seasons has actually been competitive with the best high-profile names).
I wont even talk on the copious unconditional (vomit-inducing) support players like Werner or Torres who were by far levels below the standard required received. Utter basketcases and Hid on the pitch.
Lukaku, Aubameyang, Higuain, Falcao, Pizarro...You see household seasoned pros, no guarantees of success.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GCx7raMWAAAFufs.jpg
No striker in Nico' age bracket is matching or bettering his output in and out of possession, the most cost-effective striker purchase. Taken for granted.
https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1741979037319282688/pu/vid/avc1/576x1024/SsMqG8BtrWqBUcqK.mp4?tag=12
Huge loss when he leaves for AFCON (If there's any possible way to prevent Nico going to that tournament next-week, do it!).
A scapegoat for the brain-dead inside and outside the stadium, that don't deserve anything good. No two ways about it.
Am I surprised? No. Thick as mince fickle impatient, so-called supporters peddling inane baseless narratives everywhere, without a mind of their own. Herd mentality.

'Hailo Mudryk gradually growing in ability with each passing match, Poch has handled him well.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r09C1luhXK-PBGqrMtQqEUj-baeV7F5x/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e0A-y2l9cat0PwsCBAgSTD9P7PHDFMaX/view?usp=sharing