Despite only having one league goal this season, Charlton Athletic, the newcomers to the Championship, have been making an impression with their play.
The Addicks defeated Watford on the first weekend, drew 0-0 with Bristol City, the play-off semi-finalists from the previous season, then lost narrowly—and many would argue unfairly—to Leicester City 1-0 on Saturday.
Louis Mendez of BBC London thinks the football supporters are watching should inspire them. With the number of opportunities they're creating and the step up, they appear to be a more formidable attacking force this time around.
Coincidentally, they haven't taken them yet," Mendez remarked.
"They will need to sharpen up slightly in front of goal but the way they're creating chances and the way they're keeping teams at bay so far has been really positive."
Mendez thinks playing in England's second division is a suitable level and does not anticipate Nathan Jones' team being relegated, despite the fact that three games is a small sample size.
"I think Charlton fans will be really pleased by the start to the season because if there was ever any question about whether the Addicks could compete at this level, they've answered that emphatically," he said.
Tonight at 19:45 BST, Charlton will travel to League Two Cambridge United for an unpredictable matchup in the EFL Cup's second round.
"Charlton at Cambridge is always a challenging game for whatever reason. The two teams are in different divisions, but they have been familiar opponents in League One for the past few years," Mendez stated.
"It was only a few months ago that Charlton went there and won 1-0 and that was a horrible game of football but Charlton scraped past."
A strong EFL Cup outcome is necessary to give the players the courage to continue and validate Charlton's standing as a valuable Championship team—a goal that is of utmost importance.
Cup competitions give Mendez the chance to improve league form and gain momentum throughout the season, but the cup itself isn't the main objective.
"The cup is really not a major priority but you don't want to lose games like this against a side in League Two because you don't want anything to dent the good start to the season."
As young players and new recruits try to make an impression on the team, tonight's cup game also offers chances for the players to grow as individuals.
Mendez stated that more of the same is anticipated against Cambridge after Nathan Jones made eleven changes to his team in the EFL Cup first-round victory over Stevenage.
"There are players that require minutes, therefore I anticipate adjustments. such as Harvey Knibbs. Charlie Kelman could be the first. He hasn't gotten off to a fast start yet. "Maybe you'll get a little sprinkling of the youth again as well."
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