Do you not think part of the reason why we deploy the style of football we have, is the lack of attacking options? We'd scored the least in the league prior to Dyche coming - and so it's not a new thing.
If we're expansive, the lack of pace in...
If we had a proper attacking midfielder who can compete and work in that pocket behind him we'd see the benefits. While Doucoure has attributes hes not the most dynamic passer in the final third.
Actually mental when you look back and we had Richarlison, DCL (playing well), Gordon and Digne when Benitez came in and we struggled. Just shows what a poor manager he was.
Cant help but feel if Dyche had those available we'd be in a different...
I've though this all along. If we stay up any potential suitors would surely then rear their heads.
If you were looking to buy a club that had points deductions hanging over them and the possibility of relegation you would probably wait to see...
The only thing I'll say is that it does sometimes take a player a year to adjust to the Premier League. He has a bit of pace and strength but its not looking good.
Second touch is normally a foul, cant stay onside and cant finish so far.