Albian Ajeti looks in line for a call up against West Brom along with midfielder Carlos Sanchez for today’s clash against West Brom in the he FA Cup fourth-round tie .
The near forgotten striker produced more action in five minutes against Everton than in his previous appearances since signing from Basel in the summer and both of those were in the Carabao Cup.
Sebastien Haller’s form is well below par and Michail Antonio looks likely to be be held back for Premier Leahgue action and thus Ajeti is very much in the frame today.
Questioned on his options for the game David Moyes said: “We’ve got Ajeti who we brought in.”We can’t forget that he is here and find out what his level is.”
“He has a good chance. I’ve seen why he’s scored goals, that ability. But what I haven’t seen is him on the big pitch, in that team situation. But I could say that about two or three players I’ve not had the chance to see in action.
In fairness Hugh, the guy has never been given a proper chance. 8 appearances to date, 45 mins against Newcastle being the longest. Usually it’s a 5 or 10 min cameo at the death. To determine if he is going to be good enough surely means him being given a fair crack of the whip?
But the biggest question is why he was bought in the first place because Pellegrini certainly didn’t fancy him and it seems that it’s only circumstances that Moyes is having to consider his selection.
These PR photos of players in goal celebration guise are looking more and more ridiculous as the weeks go by this season, especially this one bearing in mind Ajeti hasnt got a goal or assist to his name to date. Looks more like he just checked his bank balance.