Richy scored from what was effectively a non-chance at the point when he received the ball. With a top scorer, there's always a chance of a goal when they have the ball in or around the opposition area, even if no shooting opportunity when the ball lands at their feet. Despite recent improvement, not seeing this from DCL.
This for me is the difference. I like DCL, I think he has a great attitude an he can contribute to the team in various ways. However, to be a top striker you need to be able to create chances for yourself from nothing. Exactly what Richie did which won us the game. I havent seen anything to suggest DCL can do this but he is certainly worthy of starting at the moment. If we are challenging for a top four start at the beginning of 21/22, which has to be the aim surely, I dont think DCL will be good enough for that CL assault. There's certain things you can improve, which he definitely has. Ultimately, that bit of brilliance, quality that all the top sides have at their disposal up front, I dont think you can teach.
Don't disagree with anything you say in relation to DCL's actual play - good link work, still improving, at least potentially a useful squad player, maybe will even be a good scorer one day. I do disagree a little with what you said about people on this forum, however. There is a significant proportion thinking he is the long term front player and should be accepted as he is, or given more time as a regular starter to become a good goals man.
