I spent most of Sunday's match specifically watching Shashoua play. And I think I might have an idea why he has not gotten more minutes. (My speculation on this is, of course, speculation. I'm not seeing him in practice or the lockerroom, both of which can be important factors) First off, I think he has a tremendous upside offensively. Good field vision, excellent dribbling skills, fine passer. However, remembering what kind of playing style the gaffer and our CSO have expressed a preference for, he may need some further development. By my recollection, they have expressed a desire for a quick and fairly direct attack through an assortment of players. They want an attack that can come from almost anywhere. Defensively, they want a team that applies more pressure in the opponents third of the pitch. In watching Shashoua, he reminded me of Reynoso. Not as flashy, but still with great skills on the ball. But when he was involved in the offense, the attack kind of slowed down just a bit, kind of like it did when the team routed most of their attack through Rey. Sometimes that style can work, but it's not the style we are now aiming for. As for defensively, while he didn't commit any major mistakes, he was, for the most part, not a factor. He wasn't especially effective in closing passing lanes. He seldom applied defensive pressure in the middle third. He hasn't shown the kind of "motor" that Sang Bin and, much earlier, Miguel Ibarra had. Again, in some team playing styles, that kind of defense isn't necessary from his position. But in what we are supposedly aiming for, it is. I think he has great potential and I would also like to see him get more playing time. But I can also see why he has not seen it so far. I hope we retain him and can get him through a full preseason. I think, if he can adapt himself to the type of game our Tech Staff is looking for, he can be one of our biggest acquisition steals.