Tyrhys Dolan made an explosive start to the season in LaLiga with a goal in Espanyol’s 3-0 win over Levante. The English forward looked particularly sharp. His first year in Spanish football after leaving Championship club Blackburn Rovers had its moments.
He played against Real Madrid and Barcelona. But there is more to come, he insists. I know myself a lot more.
I know what I can do." There is a reason for his optimism. Dolan spent much of last season operating on the right wing. "Pretty much on the touchline.
Hanging wide." His job was to cross the ball and his numbers reflected that. "My assist output was much better than my goal output." It was a learning experience that added to his repertoire. But now Dolan is back on the left.
That role change brings new opportunities. "For me, it is better because I can cut in and get more shots off. I can be more dangerous as a left winger," he explains.
"Which way is he going to go?" he asks, imagining the dilemma facing the defender. "Is he going to take it and put across? Is he going to have a shot?" The change has already brought a goal.
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