Buendia works just as hard, if not harder, than any of our other players. There's absolutely no reason that I can see why he can't play in the middle, even as an 8.
He's fantastic and very good on the ball, I love it when he rakes the ball from deep into the far side of the opponents box for the onrushing left sided players.
At the end of the day he's a limited forward. He's suited to direct, counter attacking play and taking advantage of opposition mistakes. He's not what we need anymore and would look more comfortable in a side like Wolves or Wet Spam.
Hoping to see some changes with a look toward the 11 we'll be fielding against Bournemouth with Douglas, Buendia and Archer coming into the side.
Martinez
Cash - Chambers - Carlos - Digne
Kamara - Douglas
Bailey - Buendia - Coutinho
Archer
Fair enough but he is a young kid, if it were that clear cut I'd expect the coaches to have a word with him. Unlike Watkins/Ings who should know better.
I genuinely hope we give him the #9 shirt, a real show of faith. Regardless of the opposition he's currently showing up Watkins and Ings in this friendly again Brisbane Roar.