Fabio Coentrao

cityboy1 said:
Dax777 said:
Coentrao was poor against Braga this weekend. Braga has a pesky Right sided player called Alan. And he gabe Coentrao a tough time. Also a lot of balls came thru his wing. However he was often not the one picking the player up at the time. Either he had drifted in defending Alan or he was upfield when it happenned.

Even his offense was a bit off. Granted they went a man down after 45 minutes so the defense had to stay back. Wiel on the other hand had a very good game against Alkmaar. Looked the better of the 2 this weekend. By the way Wiel can probably play RM comfortably. Just like Alves does sometimes for Barca.

Oh by the way, there is a kid on Ajax that has impressed me on 3 occasions now, Vurnon Anita. He is a right footed Leftback. Kinda like Lahm. He is fast tenacious and a sure tackler.

He is a bit on the short side. But if you want a shutdown fullback, I believe this kid will be one of the good ones in a year or so. Rumor is that he is close to becoming the next Oranje starting LB. Really like the kid. Not fancy or as offensive as say a Coentrao. But dependable, and extremely hard to beat. Even scored this weekend.
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Not City's Alan. This dude is meaner, tougher looking, older, and perhaps more aggressive attacking defenders than our Alan. It also seems he is one of the more experienced guys at Braga. Our Alan seems new at his club (i.e. still a sub). Braga Alan is a starter and leader. Tough compact, skilled player with some speed. Tried Wiki but couldn't find his picture<br /><br />-- Tue Mar 08, 2011 12:04 am --<br /><br />
Mad 4 It said:
From what I understand Van Der Weil is two footed so can play LB or RB, where as Coentrao is a left sided player who can play LB/LWB/LMF.

There appears to be pros for both players and therefore which player we go for is probably connected to who we else are after in midfield i.e. which combinations are likely to suceed with the following players Hazard, Sanchez, Mata, Hamsik, Coentrao and Van De Weil (left Pastore out as it looks as though he's going to the rags).

Dax what's your take on the "Magic" combination?
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I am devasted as is. DOn't want to think about Pastore not coming home. But even worse, coming home but staying with the nasty neighbors! That can't happen :(

Well if it is true Pastore is a rag in waiting :( Then I really don't know. I on't think we can get any of the other guys I have eyes for. Hopefully, I am wrong on whoever we get and they end up being fantastic as City playeers.

My personal choices of players we should consider in order of preference my preference for each area

Playmakers: Pastore, , Goetze, Sahin, Mata, Reus, Hotslby, Marvin Martin.
Wingbacks: Van Der Wiel, Marcel Schmelzer, Coentrao, Anita, Baines, Enrique
Speed Wide forwards: Gaitan, Shurle, Gervinho
Skilled attacking players: Muniain, Sanchez, Hazzard, Djalo, Gervihno
Central Mids: Inler, Hamsik, Rodwell, Assamoah, Javi Hernadez, Javi Martinez
Central Defense Hummels, Otamendi, Subotic, Carrico
Strikers: Lukaku, Hulk
Keepers Hennessey, Loach

Some combination of 3 players on this list would leave me excited. Now if the 3 also happen to be the first name in each section, then I'll go bananas.

However, I probably rate all the CM's about equally. Inler slightly in front of all the others, because of his immense defensive skills, but all the others have unique qualities that cannot be easily compared. So any of them will be great
 
Dax777 said:
cityboy1 said:
alan-ex-fluminense-com-a-camisa-do-red-bull-salzburg-da-austria-1291421276319_300x300.jpg
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Not City's Alan. This dude is meaner, tougher looking, older, and perhaps more aggressive attacking defenders than our Alan. It also seems he is one of the more experienced guys at Braga. Our Alan seems new at his club (i.e. still a sub). Braga Alan is a starter and leader. Tough compact, skilled player with some speed. Tried Wiki but couldn't find his picture

-- Tue Mar 08, 2011 12:04 am --

Mad 4 It said:
From what I understand Van Der Weil is two footed so can play LB or RB, where as Coentrao is a left sided player who can play LB/LWB/LMF.

There appears to be pros for both players and therefore which player we go for is probably connected to who we else are after in midfield i.e. which combinations are likely to suceed with the following players Hazard, Sanchez, Mata, Hamsik, Coentrao and Van De Weil (left Pastore out as it looks as though he's going to the rags).

Dax what's your take on the "Magic" combination?
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I am devasted as is. DOn't want to think about Pastore not coming home. But even worse, coming home but staying with the nasty neighbors! That can't happen :(

Well if it is true Pastore is a rag in waiting :( Then I really don't know. I on't think we can get any of the other guys I have eyes for. Hopefully, I am wrong on whoever we get and they end up being fantastic as City playeers.

My personal choices of players we should consider in order of preference my preference for each area

Playmakers: Pastore, , Goetze, Sahin, Mata, Reus, Hotslby, Marvin Martin.
Wingbacks: Van Der Wiel, Marcel Schmelzer, Coentrao, Anita, Baines, Enrique
Speed Wide forwards: Gaitan, Shurle, Gervinho
Skilled attacking players: Muniain, Sanchez, Hazzard, Djalo, Gervihno
Central Mids: Inler, Hamsik, Rodwell, Assamoah, Javi Hernadez, Javi Martinez
Central Defense Hummels, Otamendi, Subotic, Carrico
Strikers: Lukaku, Hulk
Keepers Hennessey, Loach

Some combination of 3 players on this list would leave me excited. Now if the 3 also happen to be the first name in each section, then I'll go bananas.

However, I probably rate all the CM's about equally. Inler slightly in front of all the others, because of his immense defensive skills, but all the others have unique qualities that cannot be easily compared. So any of them will be great
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I think we will purchase 4/5 players max this summer. My choice would be Loach, VDW or Coentrao, Rodwell, Subotic and Sanchez. If Tevez leaves then go for Hulk
 
SkyBlueLion79 said:
Only seen him play a couple of times. Liked what I saw though.
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Coentrao?

-- Tue Mar 08, 2011 6:10 am --

Mad 4 It said:
I think we will purchase 4/5 players max this summer. My choice would be Loach, VDW or Coentrao, Rodwell, Subotic and Sanchez. If Tevez leaves then go for Hulk
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You already listed 5, and it becomes 6 when Tevez leaves. I say we should buy 2, and 3 if Tevez leaves.

If push came to shove and I had to choose from a Pastoreless list. I'd probably go Sahin and Muniain.
But if Tevez left, I'd add Hulk to the list

So no Tevez- Sahin, Muniain, and Hulk
With Tevez- Sahin, and Muniain
 
cant understand why should we be interested in coentrao when we can get bale. really cant understand.
 
Mancio said:
cant understand why should we be interested in coentrao when we can get bale. really cant understand.
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Bale is not a Left back anymore, he is a left winger since last season.
 
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