"Boateng isn't a right back'

[Sabster]

Must admit striking similarities in play between Boetang and Maicon.

Thought this on numerous occasions, although no one has ever mentioned it before.

 

[smithy]

Boateng looks class. But does anyone know if crosses such as the one last night are the norm for Boateng? Is he genuinely a good crosser, or was that just one in a million? I have no idea to be honest. Before last night, i'd only seen him play for Hamburg v Fulham last season and then in the World Cup, so can anyone who's seen much more of him fill me in on his crossing ability? The guy really excites me though. He's composed, uses both feet, has a bit of skill when he needs it, has good pace for such a big unit, is aggressive in the tackle, can play across the whole back 4, is a full International, and is only 21. Looking good.

He already did it a few weeks ago: <a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbW6E14sf7c" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbW6E14sf7c</a>