The more I watch Klimala, the more I'm convinced he's not (and likely never will be) a true #9. He has no striker's "instinct" inside the box. He always takes extra touches and gets himself away from goal. He has no skill ability to beat defenders 1v1. He has no elite top end speed or strength to get by defenders. And more often than not, even if he's 1v1 he'll shoot right at the keeper.
I think he'd benefit from swapping with Morgan in that inverted winger / supporting striker role. The things Klimala does well (hold up play, finding open areas) would work better there. Plus Morgan actually knows how to score, so putting him closer to goal might benefit him too.
best suggestion on this board in ages!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Agree Klimala is the 2nd striker - the team is missing the striker and neveer replaced what Fabio/Fletcher was supposed to be.
4231
Morgan
Luq - CCJ/Omir - Klimala
Also, this put him more in position to cover at outside back as we know from prior games he is pretty good at ;-)
heck a 3331 would be good.
Morgan
Luq -/ Omir/CCJ/Clark (if he ever gets into form/wins back STruber) / Klimala
Tolkin CDM? Duncan
Long Nealis Reyes