I agree. With his current skill set he's not really a guy you want as your lead striker or number 9. Lost a little pace so not as quick, not big enough to be a target man, and is better with the ball at his feet then making runs behind the defense.
He's also on the wrong side of 30, and for a striker that tends to be when you start to see a dip in play. Those that do age well after 30 tend to do so more in a number 10 role then as a lead striker, since there is less reliance on pace in that hole.
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