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<blockquote data-quote="Which Tyler" data-source="post: 1043043" data-attributes="member: 73592"><p>On Coka - we know he's got all the talent in the world; but his head just isn't in the right place. Long injury and the now-known family problems will do that to you, as will living through a pandemic TBH</p><p>.</p><p>To get that back, it's going to take psychological help, and the opinion of those closest to him. Some players in his situation would be better off sitting on a beach with his family having a laugh and working things through; for others it's going to take a coach showing faith in him, and giving him the starting jersey for 8-10 matches on the trot; whilst others again it's going to be a mix of them.</p><p></p><p>Of course, getting a run of 8-10 starts when your form doesn't justify it is always going to be a tough ask; but if that's what he needs shold bring a massive return on investment. Of course, it also runs the risk of ruining his career if that's not what he personally needs.</p><p>I don't envy the coaches trying to make those decisions, and I really, really hope he's seeing a top notch sports psychologist, and that said professional's opinion is taking centre stage on the decisions. As fans, we can't really comment (beyond saying what we believe would be best for ourselves in that situation, which has no relevance whatsoever to what's best for any other individual)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Which Tyler, post: 1043043, member: 73592"] On Coka - we know he's got all the talent in the world; but his head just isn't in the right place. Long injury and the now-known family problems will do that to you, as will living through a pandemic TBH . To get that back, it's going to take psychological help, and the opinion of those closest to him. Some players in his situation would be better off sitting on a beach with his family having a laugh and working things through; for others it's going to take a coach showing faith in him, and giving him the starting jersey for 8-10 matches on the trot; whilst others again it's going to be a mix of them. Of course, getting a run of 8-10 starts when your form doesn't justify it is always going to be a tough ask; but if that's what he needs shold bring a massive return on investment. Of course, it also runs the risk of ruining his career if that's not what he personally needs. I don't envy the coaches trying to make those decisions, and I really, really hope he's seeing a top notch sports psychologist, and that said professional's opinion is taking centre stage on the decisions. As fans, we can't really comment (beyond saying what we believe would be best for ourselves in that situation, which has no relevance whatsoever to what's best for any other individual) [/QUOTE]
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