I do not believe that 'Hate' enters the equation.
To many observers he has been disappointing and flatters to deceive.
It is imperative for us that his performances improve.
For me ‘flatters to deceive’ is an apt description.
The fact that he plays for a very good Spain team and that Glasner selects him indicates that he must be a talented player.
Does he suit our way of playing and the role which he has been given though?
I wasn’t expecting another Eze.
After all Pino was a third of the price, is younger than Eze and new to the Premier League.
I acknowledge it’s early days too, but I do have concerns.
While a game competitor, he is continually outmuscled and can’t get away from defenders even when he displays good footwork.
This means moves down our left side often peter out.
He makes clever runs in behind defenders, but our style of play and type of player means that only Wharton is likely to find him with a pass.
He looks like he will be the scorer of the occasional spectacular goal ( when given time and space) as opposed to a regular contributor to the goal tally.
In my the role in which he features in the front 3 requires more pace , thrust and power.
He did well v Wolves, when he was given time and space, but how many Premier League clubs will afford him this much time and space?
I hope I’m wrong and the occasional flickers of talent that he displays become a consistent feature and that he can contribute the goals and assists from that position that we need.