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Why Are The Big-Money Strikers Misfiring?

The Athletic

2026

 
 
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Last summer was the year of the big-money strikers - from Isak to Gyokeres to Sesko to Woltemade and more!


So is it fair to say they’ve struggled to live up to expectations?


And if so... why?


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Host: Ayo Akinwolere

Guests: Oli Kay, Mark Carey, Carl Anka

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead, Guy Clarke

Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson, Liam Warburton

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