7 | Joao Cancelo - 2022/23 Performances

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Unfortunately you cant play Cancelo on the same side as Grealish. Both like to cut inside and it means there is no width down the left hand side.

I have to admit I am astounded at the amount of negativity I have read regarding Cancelo the last few days - he has been one of our best players the last 2 seasons. Everyone knows that he has never been the soundest defensively but that's modern fullbacks for you - Trent AA is notoriously suspect in defence and he's lauded by the sky mafia as the greatest fullback to ever lace a pair of boots!

Foden down the left with Cancelo works better, Foden keeps the width and allows Cancelo to come infield and find space.
 
Gus Fring said:
I thought he was let down a couple of times by Grealish yesterday from a covering perspective though I must say, he has to do more in this system (Grealish)
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He was also let down by shit positioning, touch, a lack of effort to get back into position or run to close the space and by trying to beat the man rather than pass to a team mate. Grealish can definitely improve defensively, as can Mahrez but Cancelo was shite under the press.
 
Banshee said:
Still think that after today ?

Cancelo so good today
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Haha was waiting for this. Cancelo was class agreed, still don’t see Grealish out left long term. But the pair of them much improved and I will happily eat my words if they play like that together more often.
 
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