I don't think he'll be with us past January but there is a player in there. We just don't seem to be able to bring it out of him.
Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga
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Bob McKinlay
My main criticism of him was never about his ability it was about his mentality during the previous games, he looked like he was about to cry a lot of the time
The best part about tonight for me wasn't really the goal (which was great) but he showed for the ball multiple times when he didn't do a month ago. The goal was a great example of that, pulled off & demanded the ball off CHO.
He is growing, good to see.
The best part about tonight for me wasn't really the goal (which was great) but he showed for the ball multiple times when he didn't do a month ago. The goal was a great example of that, pulled off & demanded the ball off CHO.
He is growing, good to see.
Osiris
Geoff Thomas
I'm not writing him off just yet
Yes he's had a slow start but how much has he actually played?
Looked very threatening tonight
Yes he's had a slow start but how much has he actually played?
Looked very threatening tonight
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Viv Anderson
Need to have patience. Definitely a player in there.
Notcher
Ian Bowyer
One I didn't doubt if we're able to play to his strengths when he plays. As I said earlier he's an off the shoulder player and his movement his good in the box.
He's also good at setting himself and then getting a quick shot off. He's a predator in the box if we can get the service to his feet.
He's also good at setting himself and then getting a quick shot off. He's a predator in the box if we can get the service to his feet.
Listen 'ere young man
John Robertson
If that's sarcasm, it nearly had me. Well done sir.
Yoghurt Slice
Viv Anderson
I really like Kalimuendo. He reminds me of a less technical version of Jermain Defoe in terms of the positions he takes up and the way he takes the ball on the half turn and looks to go directly to goal if possible. But is more likely to score the Inzaghi goals off his shin/arse/kidney. But is ultimately not at their level right now. He will score more this season and we will need him to. Definite keep for me, gives defenders problems they won't have with Woody or Igor, and we know he scores goals.
Yoghurt Slice
Viv Anderson
Or taller, bigger wingers that get up into the box more often
Bob Fossil
Nottingham's dirty secret
He's finally found his scoring boots.
Long may it continue.
Long may it continue.
Red Echo
First Team Squad
I just can't envision a scenario in which Dyche will think 'yeah, I'll bring Kalimuendo on' in Premier League games. We never seem to go for a two-striker setup, even when chasing a game.
If he can keep doing the business in Europe then that's alright in the short-term.
If he can keep doing the business in Europe then that's alright in the short-term.
Captain Sinister
Senior doom Monger
If only the players around him could play at his level.
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Geoff Thomas
Tidy finish right into the side netting, just like a lot of the goals on his highlights reel. Hopefully a sign that he's settling in because I'm sure that's why we prioritised signing him. Snapshots placed right into the corner are a sign of an instinctive finisher.
Notcher
Ian Bowyer
That could change when Woody or Taiwo is back. That's more likely to be in a chasing the game scenario but I could see him doing it.
Notcher
Ian Bowyer
I see a little bit of the Defoe comparison. He reminds me more of Earnshaw though.
Listen 'ere young man
John Robertson
Dyche might soon not have any choice but to.
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Ale Ape
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Grenville Morris
He took it really well. He got lucky with a few ricochets but he made his own luck by being positive and the finish was lovely.
I did notice he grew in confidence a bit after that on the ball but to me I have doubts whether he's the type of striker that Dyche will ever trust enough to play important minutes in the league - which is wild considering he cost £26m.
There was a moment in the 2nd half where Dominguez picked up the ball. Could've took his time and played a through ball to Kali, But Dominguez rushed it and it went to the Keeper.
Notcher
Ian Bowyer
After commenting on how I liked his movement and positions he took up, I went back and watched the first half again.
I knew it looked good at the time but it was even better than I thought. I always talk about making a double movement as a striker, but there was one phase when he actually made 4 different movements to pick up the appropriate space as the picture changed, but the pass never came to him.
The chance that Zinc fluffed but should have been squared to Kali was also really good movement from him beforehand. I'm almost certain that if we get Kali playing with Hutch or Bakwa he'll naturally get more goals. These are players that will relentlessly get into the box and pull stuff back.
A really nice interview. Reminiscent of the sort of things Elanga said early in his Forest career.
Red in the trent
First Team Squad
Really encouraging, especially after seeing him look dejected on that Bench Cam a month ago.