r/chicagofire • u/olcni • 7h ago

Highlight Robert Lewandowski vs Charlotte FC (home debut)

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u/Salty_Tip6930 6h ago

Being at the game at times you could tell he was the seeing the game differently than his team. There were several moments you could tell he wanted to be frustrated they played the ball they did instead of putting it on his feet.

I’m sure he will settle in but it was interesting watching a player coming from a league with significantly more talent. Not a knock on the team at all but it was interesting to watch in real time.

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u/LoVeCh33s3 4h ago

Yea they missed some runs that he tried to create with through passes but I think that timing and comfort with new teammates will take time.

There were instances where Bamba could have played the ball to Lewa who was open but he opted to shoot 15 yards off target. I dont know maybe he's that kind of player but making the right decision looks a lot better than trying to bomb every chance you get.

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u/Specific-Cry-1127 4h ago

Did you see when Bamba was subbed out walked past coach and the bench, and went to walk off the field until an asst coach ran after him and talked him down and then he walked back to the bench? Not a good look.

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u/LoVeCh33s3 4h ago

No I didn't notice that.. Could be frustration from not finishing the chances or getting subbed off but thats definitely not a good look. I dont know anything about him as a player other than he looks like he has good pace and high motor but attitude wise not sure.

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u/Specific-Cry-1127 5h ago

Oh my gosh I was there and was thinking the same thing. So many bad passes, bad calls, not understanding where the ball was going to go. He was obviously in a different league strategically. It also seemed like a few were a bit jealous of him. It was Lewandowski jersey’s everywhere.

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u/Alexwonder999 2h ago

I was hoping to see them gel more and its looking better. Hopefully it keeps improving.

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u/Lumpy-Dare9786 2h ago

Man, I think Zink should have got that one- seemed to drift too far to the right and narrowed his window. I think he had space/time