So given that both players play in advanced positions, it should be of no surprise that a larger
proportion of their passes are backwards. However, the distinction lies in the number, accuracy
and the quality of passes. Welbeck has a passing accuracy of 86% this season compared to 87% last
season. This season he has made a pass every 2 minutes and 11 seconds. Hernandez falls slightly
behind in terms of accuracy, 82% last season and 83% currently. However, his involvement in the
game is much lower than that of Welbeck. He makes a pass every 4 minutes and 46 seconds.
Welbeck also trumps Hernandez if quality of passes are to me considered. Last season, even
though he was played left winger for most of the matches, Welbeck created a chance every 58
minutes. This season has been underwhelming for the whole team but he has made a chance every
210 minutes. Compare that with Chicharito, who has made one chance in his 448 minutes of
outing. Last season was much better though, with him making a chance every 62 minutes. These
chances for our little pea have appeared in clusters whereas our black Pele apparently creates a
chance almost every match i.e. more regularly.
The statistics almost shows that although Welbeck has been constantly involved in the buildup
of attacks during matches, the pre-conceived notion that Chicharito does not contribute much
might prove to be a false one.
Defensive Play
This is where, possibly Sir Alex Ferguson and currently David Moyes has differentiated between
the two. You see, when you have Hernandez on the field, you know he will be looking to get into
scoring positions and be at the end of crosses or direct passes, i.e. always stay up front if a chance
arises. In case of Welbeck, when you play him as a striker, you see him dropping in the hole and
moving to the channels and running the opponent down before
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