Pleasing all Schalke fans would be the result. - Will Topp be the next Terodde?
The emergency team saved the day with Simon Terodde (36) and Keke Topp (20), managing to maintain their position in the league. It's intriguing to note that, despite playing a total of 1081 minutes, the talented Topp has been more productive than the renowned Terodde. In just 1996 minutes of his final season, Topp scored 5 goals and made 2 assists, whereas Terodde scored 5 goals and made 4 assists in 222 minutes.
Though it's mind-boggling, the data suggests that Topp is surpassing Terodde in almost every aspect.
Here's a breakdown:
Ball possession phases: 34 for Topp versus 27 for Terodde
Duel: 29 for Topp versus 23 for Terodde
Distance covered: 10.9 km for Topp versus 10.7 km for Terodde
Sprints: 24 for Topp, 21 for Terodde (per 90 minutes)
But, the question remains: Can Topp follow in Terodde's footsteps?
Schalke fans would be ecstatic if Topp became the next Terodde. However, if the team decides to field just one striker (4-2-3-1 is reports are true), would they rely only on Topp and Bryan Lasme (25)? That would require hiring an accomplished central striker.
Current top scorer Kenan Karaman (30/13 goals/7 assists) has had his most successful season playing as a "ten," making him less effective in the penal box.
Another interesting scenario would be if Karaman, who has a contract until 2025, doesn't agree to an increase in salary and is sold. This will potentially lead to changes in the entire attacking lineup.
Either way, Topp will have to compete with other talents. From watching Topp, he's gained the confidence he needs to compete, partly from Terodde.
Paraphrased excerpt from "Stormduo Terodde und Topp: Wo die '04er hinter das Kraftwerk kommen." originally published on "Bild".
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