Some players just come alive when the ball enters the box, they might get criticised when things go wrong for not offering more to the team but it’s still a great thing to have.
Mauro Icardi is much more than just a penalty box striker, but you can’t deny he’s at his best when he can show his predatory instincts to put the ball in the net.
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This is one of the more simple finishes, but the pace and incisiveness shown in the build up is a true joy to watch:
Replay of the Mauro Icardi goal. There was no way he could’ve missed this one #GALPSG pic.twitter.com/yVoZcspwaW
— GFFN Match Zone (@GFFNMatchZone) October 1, 2019
Icardi scores his first goal for PSG and his first goal from an open play in nearly a yearpic.twitter.com/M226uMVNbz
— Daniele (@EdenDassidy) October 1, 2019
It’s interesting to not that it’s his first goal from open play in over a year. Hopefully some regular playing time in Paris could see him get back to his best.