Yep, I'd say that in terms of fancy footwork and technique, he showed a lot more flair than Luis did! A bit unusual but not unexpected given how unfit Luis looked overall...
God, how lucky are we to have these two up front for us though?
He seems like a terrific kid, but the "flair" comment is a red flag to me.
Maybe it is grumpiness with England exiting, but I feel like he can indulge himself too much on the useless flick, either unseen or 40 yds from goal and it doesn't do anything.
In my view Ronaldo's french pastry stepovers 8 yds in front of a defender do nothing, and he was a more effective dribbler at United when he torched defenders by isolating them with speed, change of pace and directness. I worry Sturridge strays down this path.
He has the pace, physicality and touch to get after people like Barnes. Shelf the party tricks unless you're in a spot, and show me clinical effectiveness and movement.
We have two excellent players in Suarez and Sturridge but not a partnership. In my eyes, it is more up to Sturridge to make it happen. Woe to the Premiership if it happens.
