I am one of those people that feel that Katherine is a very special player. I understand why some people have some apprehension and the loans she’s been on justify that situation but it’s more like confirmation bias in a way. I do not fully trust the current manager’s judgement and ability so the fact he sends her on loan doesn’t automatically mean that she is NOT ready. I just have to go with what I see.
What I see is a very poised, elegant player that hasn’t been give a proper chance yet and as usual I don’t think that this manager is capable of getting the best out of her and I don’t think he knows what her best position is.
When she signed I remember reading or hearing that the same Danish coach that worked with Harder said that Kuhl was considerably better at the same age and maybe I sound like I dislike our manager that much but I trust basically anyone over him. I’m ok with that and I will die on the hill that we will thrive under a different person in charge.
One of the words that comes to mind when I think of Katherine is “fluidity”… everything just flows and moves elegantly and effortlessly. We have that with Lia and Kim and sometimes with Frida but definitely not with Pelova. I personally never thought she was at the level of the rest of the squad and would’ve sent her on loan instead of Kuhl because I don’t see a ceiling with her, but I do with Victoria.
But, in her defense, I just will always go back to knowing in my heart of hearts that all players have a limit to their capabilities if they play under the current manager. Anyway, this isn’t about comparing anyone because I also think that Victoria has a bright future ahead, perhaps not at Arsenal but that’s a different thing altogether.
The reality is that if we imagine Victoria was as good as Kim and Lia, and this injury happens… wouldn’t you replace her with someone as good? The lack of transfers in the midfield department are worrisome for me but I think Katherine can help us in the meantime.
I can see Kim and Lia hold down as two 6s and have Rosa as a 10 and Alessia as our 9 with Beth and Caldentey on the flanks. I would like to see that actually. But I’m always torn as to what I’d like to see and what I predict the manager will do so Idk.
So, if you’re following you’d be like: Demian wtf you silly donut, where’s Kuhl in all of this?
I rather see Kim as a 10 than lie deep so maybe that double pivot is Lia and Kuhl. That would be great too.
Also I cannot wait to see Amanda come back.
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