To be fair, there's a bit of overreaction going on about Maswanhise. Plenty of folk are quick to write players off after a handful of games, but the reality here is more nuanced. Yes, his numbers look impressive and, as some have pointed out, he appears to be over his xG this season. That doesn't automatically mean he won't be a useful player for us.

Form versus sustainability

What worries supporters is whether this is a one-season wonder or the start of something reliable. You can see why people compare him to the likes of Skov Olson — that kind of consistent output over several campaigns sets a high bar. Maswanhise, by contrast, looks to be in his first real season of note. That's not a criticism, just context. We should want him to prove it's repeatable rather than panic because the sample is small.

Stats tell part of the story

Numbers are handy but incomplete. If he's scoring more than his expected goals, that suggests good finishing and perhaps confidence. It might also flatten out over time. Either way, the stats back up the view that he's not as poor as some critics claim. The sensible response is to give him the minutes and the system to try and show it again, not to heap abuse after a few off-days.

Style and fit matter

There is also the tactical side. Sometimes a player is technically good but simply doesn't fit the way the manager wants to play. A centre-forward who offers a different movement profile to Chermiti, or a winger who favours flair over the link-up play we need, won't always be the right tool for the job. That doesn't make them rubbish — it just means role and system have to be considered when judging value.

At the end of the day I'm not saying he's perfect. I'm saying don't fall into the trap of assuming a player is finished after a few games. Give Maswanhise a chance to show whether this season is the start of something or an outlier. Either way, measured judgment beats knee-jerk criticism every time.

Written by Angus1812: 25 March 2026

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