Yan Couto | On loan at Girona

People call out Couto defensively, and then proceed to propose Frimpong as an alternative? The guy doesn't defend, like at all. Second column indicated his percentile versus full backs/ wing backs. He is brilliant offensively, mind you.
Tackles1.11
5​

Interceptions0.36
3​

Blocks1.01
33​

Clearances0.85
1​

Aerials Won0.39
8​

 
Haaland94 said:
People call out Couto defensively, and then proceed to propose Frimpong as an alternative? The guy doesn't defend, like at all. Second column indicated his percentile versus full backs/ wing backs. He is brilliant offensively, mind you.
Tackles1.11
5​
Interceptions0.36
3​
Blocks1.01
33​
Clearances0.85
1​
Aerials Won0.39
8​
Click to expand...
Both are poor defensively and would more than likely be terrible in the current system we are running.
 
FMwkdsoul said:
Both are poor defensively and would more than likely be terrible in the current system we are running.
Click to expand...
Very possible. Right now, we heavily rely on Kyle bailing us out versus top, quick, technical wingers like Vini or Mbappe. Whereas obviously, we can't get a like-for-like replacement, we should look primarily at quick defenders who can defend first and foremost, IMO.
 
Haaland94 said:
Very possible. Right now, we heavily rely on Kyle bailing us out versus top, quick, technical wingers like Vini or Mbappe. Whereas obviously, we can't get a like-for-like replacement, we should look primarily at quick defenders who can defend first and foremost, IMO.
Click to expand...
1 on 1 defending is the first criteria we probabaly look at in this system currently, bet we go for the profile RB/RCB (eg. Arnau/Diomande) or a well rounded FB (eg Fresneda/Livramento etc). very much doubt wing backs will be in the frame as it stands
 
Haaland94 said:
People call out Couto defensively, and then proceed to propose Frimpong as an alternative? The guy doesn't defend, like at all. Second column indicated his percentile versus full backs/ wing backs. He is brilliant offensively, mind you.
Tackles1.11
5​
Interceptions0.36
3​
Blocks1.01
33​
Clearances0.85
1​
Aerials Won0.39
8​
Click to expand...
His stats have a lot to do with the system he plays in, but I can`t deny Frimpong is quite poor defensively nonetheless. Unlike Couto though, Frimpong has that recovery pace to keep up with the likes of Mbappe, Vinicius etc. which is a great asset. Frimpong would look great in that wide attacking FB role Walker`s had recently, and his defending should only get better. RB market is very dry these days. Boey looked decent, but signed for Bayern, and neither Porro nor Livramento will be available in the summer I think, although those 2 would be my preferred choices. I liked the look of Elias Jelert from FC Copenhagen last night. Very quick and strong, kept up with Doku surprisingly well
 
jamesha said:
Glad that he is doing well but wondering if he should have been given more of a chance at City. Also see Pedro Porro and Frimpong
Click to expand...

They may not have developed in the same manner had they been here.

But the answer is that we will never know, but I suspect the club is happy with how things worked out .
 
Good deal from our perspective and glad Couto seems to be doing well. Personally I don't think he was anywhere near good enough defensively. Vini JR absolutely destroyed him over and over again when I watched Girona play Madrid last year and he made bad errors in the other games I watched aswell. Good going forward and extremely quick, I could see him doing well in a side with wing backs, the 'Frimpong' role at Leverkusen would suit him down to the ground.

He's similar to Porro really but quicker and slightly less technical.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Unread Posts

Don't have an account? Register now and see fewer ads!

SIGN UP
Back
Top