“Sometime good, other times bad” – Claim Brighton man considered ‘as an opponent’, needs improving

Back in February, Brighton & Hove Albion agreed a deal with FC Nordsjælland for Ibrahim Osman to arrive at the club in the summer.

Fabian Hürzeler didn’t include the 19-year-old in his plans for this season and the Seagulls allowed him to join Feyenoord on a loan deal during the last window.

Brighton sent the winger to the Eredivisie in the hope he can continue his development.

Last month, Feyenoord technical director Denis te Kloese insisted his side can benefit both sporting wise and financially from such loan deals. However, former Ajax and PSV winger Kenneth Perez isn’t completely convinced with the Brighton man.

Speaking to ESPN NL’s De Eretribune, the Dane analysed the Ghana international’s display in Feyenoord’s 3-2 win over AZ Alkmaar. His comments are relayed by Voetbal Primeur.

Osman scored minutes later coming off the bench in the 80th minute and his goal proved to the difference in the end. The Brighton owned player also had the chance to score his second goal late into the game.

Perez is of the belief the attacker needs time to develop into a ‘complete player’

“He tries to do something quickly. Later in the match he just had to finish normally, which hurts. He is still a very incomplete player,” he said

“It is not for nothing that clubs from the Premier League or other big leagues send him to the Eredivisie. Osman is obviously very strong physically, but in the Premier League he would be blown away. There he has to act faster.” 

“In the Eredivisie, he can do a lot at speed. When he gets into situations like this in training and learns tactical things, he does become a more complete player.”

“You saw the same with Minteh last year. He was a loose projectile in the beginning at Feyenoord. Osman will not become a refined finisher, but he needs to create more composure for himself when finishing and delivering crosses.”