Aston Villa star has been in the spotlight alongside the controversy during the game against Manchester United which ended in a draw.
The clash of Manchester United versus Aston Villa is probably over but the controversy on its equalizer has not been so yet. The dramatic goal in the 96th minutes brought a debate following the potential foul from The Red Devils’ goalie, Senne Lemmens who was seen attempting to distract Zion Suzuki’s position to claim the ball.
Some say it is a foul but others do not share the same opinion. However, one fact remains about the Japan international there, as mentioned by Jay Borthoyd, one of the experienced pundits, which is reported in The Standard.
“I do think Suzuki needs to be better, he needs to be stronger and get a punch away.
The former Parma man has been highly complimented for his quick adaptation in Villa and how he has settled well in the media, especially before his mistake leading to his own goal against Fulham.
At the moment, suddenly all that praise seems to disappear. He still contributes well with the saves and long ball delivery from the backline in the buildup, but Suzuki might be forgetting something that this is Premier League and what he has experienced in the so far is just the beginning. When things get tough and games get intense, any team could punish you.
Apparently, this is what is happening to Unai Emery’s side and Suzuki in particular. His weakness on anticipating deep crosses has been exposed. Such appears to have been vaguely pointed out by Dermot Gallagher, the former Premier League referee in Sky Sports Ref Watch section while discussing Patrick Dorgu’s goal controversy.
“I think it is a goal – does he make a lot of contact? He does make contact, there is no doubt about that.
“Is Suzuki strong enough? I am not sure, we saw last week against Fulham a similar incident where he goes to punch the ball. He goes into an area that is congested and once he gets there, he needs to get a firm punch on it and he does not.”
Such situations with deep crosses or rumble in the box which often lead to aerial duels with the outfield players or even possible distraction is quite common in English football. Such is physically and mentally demanding for goalkeepers. The pressure on the pitch and off the pitch, from the media, the fans, pundits etc goes hand-in-hand in the Premier League. Thus, any praise should not be taken lightly. It is part of the test for all players, whether they will get carried away with the brief spotlight and stardom or not.
Meanwhile, Unai Emery shares his view on Suzuki’s form more wisely without blaming the shot stopper, despite his disappointment with the result, as reported in Metro.co.uk. Coming from Italian Serie A whose intensity is lower than Premier League, the 24-year-old would need some time to adapt.
“When we are conceding the last goal in this corner, it is adaptation. Adaptation to the Premier League for Zion to settle here well. He must try to, because it is not the same timing. Here is not foul. They are pushing, they are disturbing the keeper. Of course, in another countries, another leagues, they are not permitting it. Here, yes. We have to continue analysing, having experiences, and trying to avoid situation like we conceded.”
This is definitely homework for Emery during the international break. Suzuki shall expect more intense training to deal with any situations in the English top flight.
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