It's Quiet 18 - Wanna ring the bell?

[Alan Harper's Tash]

You`ve got a point, but Frimpong, unlike Couto, has got that Walker recovery pace which is key in a high-line defense. He`s also levels above Couto in terms of attacking, already got 22 G&A so far this season. They`re both quite poor defensively, but Frimpong is also superior in terms of physicality. I`d say Couto is better on the ball and slightly more suited for posession-based football. Neither are perfect candidates for us, not sure there are any young available RBs in the world at the moment that is

Thanks for writing out what I would have eluded to.

Frimpong doesn’t have pink hair either.

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

Maybe as we usually play 3 centre backs and a full back we won't buy a right back. We could just as easily play 3 centre backs and a left back. Don't know which left back though to be fair.

That's Gvardiol role, doubt we get what we consider an actual left back.

 

[Delphinho]

Frimpong doesn’t have pink hair either

That’s also a very good argument, didn’t even think of that

 

[blueparrot]

That's Gvardiol role, doubt we get what we consider an actual left back.

Maybe, personally don't think we'll buy any full back, get another year from Walker.

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

Maybe, personally don't think we'll buy any full back, get another year from Walker.

Same, not a starter anyway. i could see a utlity player in the 'gomez' kinda mould if he goes. linked with a turkish lad who plays a few positions inc lb & rb

 

[117 M34]

Bit of a left-field prediction (ignore the pun) but I wouldn't be surprised if we sold Dias and replaced him with a traditional left back.

 

[Skrastins]

Bit of a left-field prediction (ignore the pun) but I wouldn't be surprised if we sold Dias and replaced him with a traditional left back.

He is on a cusp of signing a new contract

 

[Skrastins]

Ivan Fresneda or Frimpong would be mine go to choice for RB

 

[domalino]

So Couto, already on contract with us, should be ruled out since he is a wing-back who is far better attacking than defending and you suggest we buy Frimpong instead, a wing-back who is far better attacking than defending? What am I missing here?

The fact Frimpong is about 10x the player Couto will ever be?


I suppose if you wanted specifics then he’s taller, faster, stronger, a better defender, has more experience at a higher level, is a goal threat, plays in a league Pep has said is the most difficult in the world for defenders because of the speed of transitions, will have experience of winning trophies, speaks English, knows the club.

And of course he is a city supporting academy product so he’s club trained and home grown.

 

[Bluewonder]

Bit of a left-field prediction (ignore the pun) but I wouldn't be surprised if we sold Dias and replaced him with a traditional left back.

Surprised? I'd be fucking staggered