"Concerning" - Fally Mayulu issue raised at Bristol City | OneFootball

FLW's Bristol City fan pundit has claimed that Mayulu has hit a road block with his performances after a strong start at Ashton Gate.

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Following a brilliant start to life at Bristol City, Fally Mayulu has since gone downhill, being in and out of the squad for the Robins.

When Fally Mayulu signed in the summer from SK Rapid Vienna, there was a lot of hype surrounding the young French striker, but for whatever reason, his positive performances have turned into mediocre appearances off the bench.

The 22-year-old signed for the Robins for a fee around £2.5 million and many Bristol City fans thought he would be the next big thing after his opening outings.

He began the season with a goal off the bench to give Bristol City a late lead in their 1-1 draw with Hull City and followed it up with another against Millwall.

But since then, it has only been misses for Mayulu and his Bristol City career has gone backwards.

Bristol City claim suggests "concerning" matter regarding Mayulu's recent performances

FLW's Bristol City fan pundit, James Skinner, has been displeased with Mayulu's performance levels and has surprised him in a negative way so far this season.

"Unfortunately, the one player who has surprised me from a negative aspect has been Fally Mayulu. Since he's come into the squad, on the opening day of the season, he scored a cracking goal against Hull City, but since then, we haven't really seen much from him.

"I don't know if something is going on at training, or if he hasn't settled as well as hoped. I'm really not sure what's going on, but when he comes on as a sub, he doesn't look interested, which I'm not saying he isn't, but from what I see, he doesn't.

"None of his flicks are coming off, I think it goes without saying that for a striker, goals are the key. He's not really getting anywhere near scoring a goal, and it's a bit concerning.

"I hate to look at the negatives, but he is one player who I think would produce a lot more attacking threat for us, but it's just not happening. If he hasn't settled for personal reasons, I hope he gets that sorted, and mainly for his well-being.

"I really don't know what's going on with him. I hope that in time it gets better for him, but he has been the one player I haven't seen what I thought we would from him.

Mayulu is still young and deserves time

His promise at the start of this season showed there is a player there.

Standing at 6'4, Mayulu provides a unique playing style for a striker/winger, with frightening pace but also posing a threat in the air.

The Frenchman is still only 22 and will surely be looking to overcome this obstacle and prove to the Robins faithful his worth once more.

It's harsh to judge a new signing after just nine games, but Mayulu will know he needs to get back to the standard of his opening games where he showed that threat Bristol City fans are screaming out for.

He deserves time, and he should still be a player to keep your eye on.