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Why so serieuse?
He can do wingback, but he isnt suitable for a back 4.
There is significant difference between running down the left hand side from a defensive position, or taking up the position of a winger. An overlapping run is dangerous beacause it possibly creates 2vs1 if our full back is not tracked, but to be dangerous as a winger requires a totally different game play. You have much less space and time to think.Two assists and no word about him here?
I am the only one who could imagine him as a offensive Left Wing with a Left Back behind him?
His offensive runs are phenomenal.
He isn't the best technical, but really has a great mentality for this position.
Don't want to single out your post, but who wouldn't struggle against guys like Zaha, or Willian or Salah? Even Nacho struggles against direct players.I'd still trust a fit Monreal over him and I don't think he's a long term option in a back 4. 1v1 against a nimble or intelligent attacker and he's toast. Pleased with his efforts and his role in both goals.
Whenever he's down the flank in and around the opposition's box I do get excited though, his crossing is very good.Good at getting up and down the flank and of course strong physically but that’s it. Can’t pass, dribble, or defend very well. Lacks the agility to be a top full back.
think his potential is huge. all he needs is health and more Unai
No problems singling out my post. You're right about the threat of Zaha and Co but my main issue is that he has often been left on the floor when faced 1v1. He had a good game vs Bournemouth and even though he plays on his toes,he's not that hard to get past in a non physical battle. It's defensively that he concerns me.Don't want to single out your post, but who wouldn't struggle against guys like Zaha, or Willian or Salah? Even Nacho struggles against direct players.
Our problem is defensive shape, which is exaggerated when we play WBs. Even with three CBs, they were regularly getting 1v1s with Mustafi and Sokratis.
His cutbacks are dangerous, but he can't whip in a cross like the best full backs can. Maybe he has that in his locker but I've never seen him do it.Whenever he's down the flank in and around the opposition's box I do get excited though, his crossing is very good.
The issue is he isn't a good ball carrier, especially under pressure and in his own half. Monreal excels at this and it suits our system. And yeh he quite bad at defending lol
If I was a team that plays with wingbacks, I'd love to sign Kola, he is actually quite a good player there
Kinda agree, Bellerin definitely gets a pass as far as defensive contribution go on but is still an undisputed starter for most. Find it laughable that some people think Maitland-Niles is better in that role when the latter is basically unplayable because of his lack of offensive contribution. This is modern football, a fullback should contribute more than usual in attack.To be completely honest, I can't seem to understand why he tends to get the stick from certain fans, it's not like he's Mustafi brainfart level defensively. Granted he's no world beater in his role, but from what I've seen so far between injuries, he's been decent at least. Plus he's built like a bulldog, so he's got that physical quality to him that you want from a defender.
The only problem I have with him is that he's been having injury patches preventing him to get a good run of games to build his confidence. I mean you don't get to be included in the Bundesliga team of the season and be a total crap. I think our fans tend to be harsher on our own player compared to other clubs, what with the grass being greener on the other side and whatnot.
I definitely second that. Only 25 and has all the tools to be a huge success. His passing, technique and intelligence is nowhere near as bad as people make it out to be. Like you say, he just needs to stay healthy and a good run of games.