from May 6<\/a><\/p>\nHaving scored 34 per cent of Ipswich\u2019s league goals \u2014 the fourth-highest share of any player \u2014 Delap has often been tasked with generating his own chances with limited service from his team-mates.<\/p>\n
In a counter-attacking Ipswich side, Delap\u2019s powerful, driving runs forward have been a theme of his season as he has shouldered much of the attacking responsibility with a return of 10 non-penalty goals \u2014 at a rate of one in three \u2014 for his efforts.<\/p>\n
Whether it is thumping finishes from range or delicate flicks at the near post, Delap is in a rush to get on the scoresheet. A desire to get forward is the bare minimum for a striker, but Delap is something of a throwback \u2014 an out-and-out striker who is desperate to stretch the opposition back line.<\/p>\n
This is highlighted in Delap\u2019s SkillCorner profile below, denoting his off-ball run types as a share of his total runs made. Runs ahead of the ball or in-behind opposition defences take up a healthy amount of Delap\u2019s running real estate, with a large share of cross receiver runs (runs towards goal to receive a possible cross) showing a player who thrives at the sharp end of his side\u2019s attack.<\/p>\n
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Why Man Utd want Cunha for a No 10 role<\/strong><\/p>\nAnalysis by Manchester United correspondent Laurie Whitwell<\/p>\n
Cunha\u2019s familiarity with that position behind the striker in a 3-4-2-1 formation enhances his appeal for United, who want adaptable players but also need new signings to hit the ground running. Cunha\u2019s record against United inevitably colours perceptions too. He terrorised Erik ten Hag\u2019s side when running from midfield on the opening day of the 2023-24 season and, of course, scored direct from a corner past Andre Onana at Molineux this term.<\/p>\n
Cunha\u2019s ball-carrying is an important aspect to consider in an Amorim system. Usually, Amorim has a blend in his No 10s, one a creator, the other tasked with running beyond. Cunha could offer a bit of both, but his ability to go past opponents would add dynamism and, importantly, he can carry a scoring edge.<\/p>\n
There may be questions about temperament given his bans for reactions against Ipswich and Bournemouth, and his work off the ball at Wolves left some staff wanting more. But he has 12 and 15 Premier League goals in consecutive seasons, after getting two in 17 games while on loan for half a campaign, which is proof of his pedigree. Rasmus Hojlund got 10 Premier League goals last term, but only three this year, while Alejandro Garnacho, who plays as the ball-carrying No 10 under Amorim, has seven and six.<\/p>\n
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