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Chuks Aneke - speculation re 2023/24 season (p60)

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  • Billy_Mix
    Billy_Mix Posts: 2,707
    Scoham said:
    As unsurprising as it is dispiriting.
    Has anybody put his/their hand up to admit who sanctioned Chuks's return?  Setting fire to £50 notes would generate a greater return on investment.
  • I’m sorry. He’s a total waste of resources now.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,220
    edited August 2022
    https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/charlton-athletic-striker-injury-update-as-boss-hopeful-midfielder-can-make-speedy-return/

    "We’ll probably be a touch more gradual with it but we shouldn’t be looking at months. We’ll certainly be looking at weeks."
  • I’m sorry. He’s a total waste of resources now.
    I don't disagree with you, but even if he misses the next month he'll still have another 30 something games to (potentially) play! 
  • KettsJohn
    KettsJohn Posts: 1,210
    Agree  it's very frustrating. We can't afford another striker at present. I can se exactly why we brought him back. A fit Chuks is good at this level. The three year deal is the bit that makes think the gamble was a bit reckless. Hope he comes back fit and proved us all wrong. I am sure he is disappointed with the new injury 
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,991
    Ok I'm not a medical professional, but am starting to think it's as much mental as physical. 
  • https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/charlton-athletic-striker-injury-update-as-boss-hopeful-midfielder-can-make-speedy-return/

    "We’ll probably be a touch more gradual with it but we shouldn’t be looking at months. We’ll certainly be looking at weeks."
    Sadly, I have to admit that this is one injury too far for me & I'm fast losing faith in Chuks contributing significantly to whatever's in store for us this season. 

    If this doesn't signal the urgency of another striker, nothing will.
  • I’m sorry. He’s a total waste of resources now.
    I don't disagree with you, but even if he misses the next month he'll still have another 30 something games to (potentially) play! 
    Yep. Jam tomorrow 
  • I’m sorry. He’s a total waste of resources now.
    I don't disagree with you, but even if he misses the next month he'll still have another 30 something games to (potentially) play! 
    I'm sure you don't really think that if he comes back with 30 games to go he will play more than a couple before he goes down with something else.
  • Surely with this latest news an additional striker has to be a higher priority than a CB? We have 3 centre backs with I assume the option to recall Elewere. Plus I do think Clare could slot in there if necessary once Egbo is back or alternatively play Sessegnon at RB when fit if Clare had to play CB. Feels to me like we have slightly more options at the back than up front.
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  • I’m sorry. He’s a total waste of resources now.
    I don't disagree with you, but even if he misses the next month he'll still have another 30 something games to (potentially) play! 
    I'm sure you don't really think that if he comes back with 30 games to go he will play more than a couple before he goes down with something else.
    I just mean deeming him a 'total waste of resources' seems a bit dramatic when there's still a full season to go. I don't think we should've resigned him btw, but we did, and there's still plenty of time left for him to make an impact this season. 
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,559
    be lucky if he plays ten games this season but not to worry because he'll score 15 goals during that time.

    No budget now for another striker yet we manage to pay 300k for A&eke and give him a three and a half year contract. Whoever sanctioned that needs to give their head a wobble.
  • I like Chuks as a player but given how little he plays we can't rely on him. No idea why we signed him?
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,559
    Surely with this latest news an additional striker has to be a higher priority than a CB? We have 3 centre backs with I assume the option to recall Elewere. Plus I do think Clare could slot in there if necessary once Egbo is back or alternatively play Sessegnon at RB when fit if Clare had to play CB. Feels to me like we have slightly more options at the back than up front.
    Dobson too has played CB I believe at times.
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,885
    edited August 2022
    Surely with this latest news an additional striker has to be a higher priority than a CB? We have 3 centre backs with I assume the option to recall Elewere. Plus I do think Clare could slot in there if necessary once Egbo is back or alternatively play Sessegnon at RB when fit if Clare had to play CB. Feels to me like we have slightly more options at the back than up front.
    Dobson too has played CB I believe at times.
    Dobbo was a CB in his youth with Arsenal and was converted to a holding/defensive midfielder by West Ham.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,844
    Worrying to get 2 separate calf injuries so soon after each other.

    It's not as if there's one bit of Chuks which is vulnerable, e.g. Harry Kane's ankles or Danny Haynes' hamstrings, as Chuks seems to get injuries everywhere
  • Hartleypete
    Hartleypete Posts: 4,699
    edited August 2022
    If he were a car he would have been written off by now.
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,885
    edited August 2022
    If he were a car he would have been written off by now.
    At least you’d get any unused car tax refunded and no insurance to fork out on in future. 😉
  • The predictability of it all is the saddest thing. 
  • Dazzler21 said:
    I will start by saying I don't know and am speculating but Chuks is very muscular, almost veering towards body building. Of course strength is a big asset but could this also be part of the problem. The calf is a muscle of course.
    He's muscular for a footballer, but nothing close to a body builder. 
    Jurgen Klopp told Joe Gomez to lose some muscle.

    "He had a lot of muscle and you only need muscles like that if you're only going to the beach or whatever."



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  • If he were a car he would have been written off by now.
    Sadly I’ve written him off.
  • If he were a car he would have been written off by now.
    And scrappage money from the Breakers
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,845
    I’m sorry. He’s a total waste of resources now.
    I don't disagree with you, but even if he misses the next month he'll still have another 30 something games to (potentially) play! 
    I'm sure you don't really think that if he comes back with 30 games to go he will play more than a couple before he goes down with something else.
    I just mean deeming him a 'total waste of resources' seems a bit dramatic when there's still a full season to go. I don't think we should've resigned him btw, but we did, and there's still plenty of time left for him to make an impact this season. 
    There was a full season to go before the Accrington game. Now more than 10% of the league games have gone already and there's still absolutely no sign of him. 
  • Shame for him.  I was happy when he came back as he is such a force at this level if fit but it really has been bad business so far with him injured most of last season for us too.  Still, wish him a speedy recovery and hopefully he comes back and stays fit for a decent slug to help us this season.
  • usetobunkin
    usetobunkin Posts: 2,183
    Always sad when a pro is injured, and I wish the lad well.  Don’t think we will see him this side of Christmas 
  • cabbles
    cabbles Posts: 15,255
    Dazzler21 said:
    I will start by saying I don't know and am speculating but Chuks is very muscular, almost veering towards body building. Of course strength is a big asset but could this also be part of the problem. The calf is a muscle of course.
    He's muscular for a footballer, but nothing close to a body builder. 
    Jurgen Klopp told Joe Gomez to lose some muscle.

    "He had a lot of muscle and you only need muscles like that if you're only going to the beach or whatever."



    The muscle comment is relevant.  When was the last time you saw Messi bullied off the ball.  The problem with his muscle is that it adds extra strain on joints and tendons.  If you have a history of injuries and that sort of physique it can be a poor combination. 
  • Chuks is built like a light heavyweight boxer not a footballer.
  • SELR_addicks
    SELR_addicks Posts: 15,446
    Aneke finally has his long-term contract he's always wanted. 

    Suddenly he's out with a multitude of different muscle injuries. What a shock. 
  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,458
    The irony!



  • Aneke finally has his long-term contract he's always wanted. 

    Suddenly he's out with a multitude of different muscle injuries. What a shock. 
    This narrative is crass and unfair.
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