Let’s be fair — being a substitute is a tough gig and the numbers rarely tell the whole story. If players come on for ten or fifteen minutes they start with a base rating and have little time to shift perceptions. That matters for how we judge them, and it matters for Chermiti too.
Subs don’t get a fair crack
There’s a simple truth: a sub is expected to change a game in a tiny window. You can see why fans turn to the ratings as shorthand, but a seven out of ten for someone who had 20 minutes and no service isn’t the same as a seven for a player who’s dominated the full 90. You mentioned they start at a base of 6.0 — that makes sense of why scores barely move unless there’s a goal or an assist.
Chermiti’s role and the reality
Chermiti has often been used as the lone target man when coming on, which is a difficult role to shine in if the team is struggling to create clear chances. Give him a short cameo with few crosses and it’s unsurprising the ratings don’t rocket. When he’s been handed starts, the picture changes. You notice his hold-up play, his movement, the way he links with midfield. The end product — goals — hasn’t been as steady as we’d like, but the general play looks better.
What needs to happen
It’s not about blind optimism. He does a lot right, and he has clear areas to work on. The simple answer is more consistent minutes and better supply. If the team gives him the right service and time to settle, he can produce more often. Only time will tell, but judging him purely on short substitute cameos is unfair. To be honest, give him the minutes and we’ll see a fairer assessment.
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