balotelli's back pocket
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Could be perfect playing the 'Zinchenko' role long term IMO - not having to go up and down the touchline all game, or pop up all over the place like Cancelo, but a good enough footballer to keep things ticking over nicely. Tucking into midfield when needed, playing on the left of a back 3 or a back 4.
More suited to it than Laporte, who looks like a square peg there. Ake is fast, good on the ball and comfortable defending in wide areas.
If you were trying to create the perfect player for that position and role in a lab, chances are you'd end up creating Nathan Ake.
More suited to it than Laporte, who looks like a square peg there. Ake is fast, good on the ball and comfortable defending in wide areas.
If you were trying to create the perfect player for that position and role in a lab, chances are you'd end up creating Nathan Ake.