7 | Joao Cancelo - 2022/23 Performances

[Trojan1962]

He was smashed in the face by Mitchell’s forearm. Don’t talk out of your arse

I thought it was Ayew? Might be wrong

 

[freshie]

I thought it was Ayew? Might be wrong

You’re right

 

[applejuice]

Cancelo is obviously a talented footballer but he is costing us defensively. Today he gave away a stupid and unnecessary free kick which led to their first goal. He should definitely have cleared the ball for a throw in but gave away a corner for the second goal. He then clutched his head pathetically to get an Oscar. It's becoming a worry because he is so prone to mistakes defensively.

His weaker foot is exposed and studied by the PL oppositions. Ever since they found out around Jan/Feb, Cancelo's performance started to have more up and downs.

No coincidence he was also not good against Crystal Palace in March.
Have saying this - a natural left footed LB offers way more than this. Easier to clear the cross. Easier to challenge the opposite winger. Quicker to feed the ball to the man in front of him. After Cancelo sub, Foden played as a wing back briefly then Gomaz. The smooth of the pass tells you everything. It does not mean they are a better footballer than Cancelo. It is just a left foot more suited to play there.


And Cancelo is actually better on the right. It is just because our attacking heavily concentrated on the left side usually. So he has more highlights when starting on the left. It does not mean he is not good on the right side.

 

[Lavinda Past]

He was toss today. Absolutely hopeless. No getting away from it.

 

[Shaffer92]

If Walker doesn't start getting it done, put him back on the right for a few games.

 

[Hart of the Matter]

It is a worry.

 

[bobom]

If Walker doesn't start getting it done, put him back on the right for a few games.

I was going to say the same thing.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Our fullbacks are an issue.Both look out of sorts and more than capable of major gaffs each game.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Cancelo has been fairly consistent for a couple of seasons now , but when he has a stinker he has a proper shit game he gets frustrated , luckily its probably only once or twice a season , the positives far outweigh the negatives with Cancelo he has to be in the top three full backs in the world on his day.

 

[BlueMoonAcrossThePond]

He was toss today. Absolutely hopeless. No getting away from it.

On the bright side, he managed to avoid a yellow card for dissent. So he had that going for him. :-)