Scored another two goals on the weekend, that’s 4 in 13 games in Turkey
Tassos Bakasetas - Alanyaspor - Turkey
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A player that’s a bit criticised on this forum (Reaper and I mostly criticise him) but he scored a fantastic goal against Galatasaray recently. He deserves to be praised because lately he has been playing well. Hopefully he can score goals like these for the national team.
https://youtu.be/mGHeMJ_4m0U
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Waahhh. What a goal! I've been harsh on him too, but the man does have his quality moments. I felt he did disappoint for us. He had a starring role against Croatia in the play-offs in the second leg, but he didn't make anything of the opportunity, offering no threat whatsoever, and that was pretty much his story with Greece for a long time. After 20 games, he finally registered an assist. I thought he was a good player who could do as his coached asked of him, but I didn't feel he had any exceptional quality and in football it's the exceptional players who make the difference in the end, especially in the position he commands in attacking central midfield.
Full credit to him for his success in Turkey. He reminds me a lot of Salpingidis, but more skillful. He has a feel for the game in a way that allows him to shift the balance. Salpingidis had the exact same quality. How many times did we see Salpingidis pluck in to nab an unlikely goal? Bakasetas has that quality. It's good to have him as an option. Players like him should give us optimism for the NT's prospects.
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I would just like to see him score these kind of goals for Greece. He has scored great long shots in Greece, especially when he was playing for Panionios. When he made his debut for Greece I was excited to see that same player but for 20+ games he has heavily disappointed us. Hopefully with the form he has now he can carry it in the national team. He has to contribute for the team and I mean in assists and goals. If he can pluck in those goals like Salpingidis did I’ll be happy.
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Besiktas appear to be interested in his services:
https://www.pagenews.gr/2020/02/09/a...tis-mpesiktas/
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I’ll give credit where credit is due and Bakasetas has been in great form. He scored a wonderful goal recently to rescue his team from defeat. Here is the goal...
https://youtu.be/nJO3a4yVF_g
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He could be a second striker and he could be effective on the wing in the same way Salpingidis had been. He's more of a false 9 than a 10 I think.
I just remember him in the play-off against Croatia being a complete and total waste of space. He played so many times for Greece and he never could settle in. Since his move to Turkey, he has played at another level. His form for his club has been very good and now for Greece he has found some life, but I don't know to what extent he can translate that ability to more success. He wasn't impressive in the UCL for AEK and to impress in Turkey doesn't necessarily mean much in the bigger picture. If he were in England, even if he wasn't enjoying as much success, that would be more impressive. For the time being, I think he has set the bar and if he makes the most of his opportunities, he could own a starting place with Greece ahead of Fortounis or Vrousaj.
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Originally posted by Don Giovanni View PostHe could be a second striker and he could be effective on the wing in the same way Salpingidis had been. He's more of a false 9 than a 10 I think.
I just remember him in the play-off against Croatia being a complete and total waste of space. He played so many times for Greece and he never could settle in. Since his move to Turkey, he has played at another level. His form for his club has been very good and now for Greece he has found some life, but I don't know to what extent he can translate that ability to more success. He wasn't impressive in the UCL for AEK and to impress in Turkey doesn't necessarily mean much in the bigger picture. If he were in England, even if he wasn't enjoying as much success, that would be more impressive. For the time being, I think he has set the bar and if he makes the most of his opportunities, he could own a starting place with Greece ahead of Fortounis or Vrousaj.
I like how he uses his body well and is definitely strong and doesn’t get pushed off so easily. He hustles aswell which is great. He has a good eye for a pass and a deadly shot. Skill wise he is not at the same level as Fortounis, Mantalos or even Vrousai. You’ve said it before about how he has a feel for the game and he does. Skill and pace is what he is lacking.
If he can translate the way he plays for his club to Greece then I would definitely change my stance with him.
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This will most likely not make a difference to JVS. Like you’ve said the only way Bakasetas doesn’t play for Greece if he’s injured. Have a look at Fountas recent goal. Great shot with his left foot. I’d play Fountas anywhere in the attack for Greece. Can create and score for others. He’d be a great replacement, especially now that Fortounis is out.
https://youtu.be/z8DJXlWNebkLast edited by Dean97; 08-06-2021, 11:26 PM.
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Although Mantalos is not the same player as he used to be, he is still a better option than Bakasetas. So I’d be ok if he’s our CAM. I think Kourbelis time is up. There’s no need for him anymore. Galanopoulos who I think JVS likes will be ahead of him. We also have Alexandropoulos who is very underrated and should be starting for this team. JVS also in the past has rated him so hopefully he plays.
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