To be frank, the problem is plain: our main striker doesn't score often enough to carry the team. You can see how that becomes a real issue when the league is on the line. He's useful in the build-up as a secondary striker, but without a genuine goalscorer alongside him you lose a cutting edge. That leaves Rohl with a tactical headache going into the summer.
Why a partner matters
A secondary striker thrives when there is someone sprinting in behind, someone ready to finish moves. When he's isolated, his value drops. He links play, drifts between the lines, but who is actually getting the chances? To be fair, that's not an indictment of his work-rate. It's about balance. You'd want a front two that complement each other: one who creates and drops, the other who times runs and finishes. Right now, we don't consistently have that pairing.
Formation trade-offs — 4-4-2 versus 4-2-3-1
The 4-4-2 lets both forwards operate close together, which suits a secondary striker. Trouble is, it can shove Moore out wide. If Moore is our best creative spark, nudging him to the wing makes him less effective. The alternative, 4-2-3-1, keeps Moore central but leaves the lone striker isolated unless the wide support and central 10s compensate. Neither shape is perfect with the current personnel.
What needs to happen this summer
Truth is, this has to be addressed in the transfer window. We need clearer roles up front or an adjustment in personnel so the chosen formation gets the best out of our attacking four. Rohl is in a tough spot — you can't hang your hat on the front four as they stand. I don't want wild claims or panic, just a pragmatic plan: identify a genuine goalscorer or tweak our midfield balance so Moore stays central and creative. That would make all the difference.
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