A bit of Adu

Apparently, Ghanaian-born MLS prodigy, Freddy Adu has attracted the attention of Scottish champions, Celtic. In the past, he's been linked to Chelsea, and had a two-week trial at Man United, so when he flies over for talks with Celtic officials, it could be another wasted trip.

Not being a follower of Major League Soccer, I've no idea how good he is. Sure, I've seen the clips on YouTube, but you have to ask yourself, if he's that good, why didn't Alex Ferguson sign him?

Normally, I'd say the Scottish league is inferior, and a bad choice for high profile players. However, in Adu's case it might be perfect. The demands on him wouldn't be so high, and if he did well, it would act as a showcase for his entry into the Premiership, perhaps even to Man United.

Posted 07/13/07 by Anthony | Filed under: Soccer

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The problem with Adu is simple; he is just not big enough. Yes he has some skills, and a pretty good motor, but he gets pushed around too much by bigger defenders.

Posted by fnsports at 07/14/07 20:40:13

Not to mention his goal scoring and assists have dropped off every season since his first, despite more playing time. Though that might be because he's been moved to midfield rather than a striker.

Posted by Ron at 07/15/07 17:32:35

Definitely a move to midfield would drop your goal and assist numbers. The idea, I guess, is that he can have more influence elsewhere on the pitch. As for his size, or lack of it, that isn't necessarily a problem. A lot of very good players are small. Juninho had a couple of very successful seasons in the Premiership, despite his munchkin-like proportions. Of course, Adu could always hit the weights and gain some bulk.

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