(02-18-2011, 07:52 PM)Aficio Wrote: Is Coentrao THAT good?

He played only 4 WC2010 matches in the very defensive Portugal team. Brazil were OK with a draw while both CI & NK didn't possess any great wingers. In knock-out match against Spain, Ramos dribbled pass him twice.

Benfica is the current champion of Portugese league, but their from in CL was awful and Coentrao didn't have any star performances.

Only Bayern pursued him some weeks after WC, but for now there are only some random rumors.

(02-18-2011, 09:14 PM)abbeyleemania Wrote: we always had more than enough back ups for FB position in the last years. i hope will have enough back ups starting from next season.

Abate's place is quarented. Zambrotta and Oddo may leave next season. we still didnt see Didac Vila, so its useless to talking about him. Jankulovski for sure will leave. Antonini could leave for Juventus if we sign a better player for his place, Criscito or Coentraro.

Abate+new signing+Zambrotta+Didac Vila is enough. 2 starters 2 back ups. Mexes, Yepes, Silva, Nesta is enough for CB spots plus Rodrigo Ely...

(02-18-2011, 08:33 PM)Aficio Wrote: Coentrao - the winger, that's what I want to say. If he comes, he'll play LCM like Urby, not the needed LB.

We still don't know how Didac Vila plays, but since his arrival, Antonini's form has increased He plays like every match could be his last >>> Vila is a real threat, so he could be good. This young guy is very athletic, with enough tactical training, he can become what we expect.

The possibilty is still unknown, we could have a good set of Vila, Nini & Zam or still cry for a WC LB. I'm looking forward to some Vila's show.

(02-18-2011, 11:42 PM)abbeyleemania Wrote: Coentrão just scored 3 goals last season and 10 assists. (in 45 games just 3 goals, he scores one goals each 15 games) His scoring rate is low. this is why if we sign him, we had better to use him at FB not at midfield.

if we lose Coentrão, What about Evra? he can leave United next season. maybe another name? Cissokho?

(02-19-2011, 12:31 AM)Aficio Wrote:

(02-18-2011, 11:42 PM)abbeyleemania Wrote: Coentrão just scored 3 goals last season and 10 assists. (in 45 games just 3 goals, he scores one goals each 15 games) His scoring rate is low. this is why if we sign him, we had better to use him at FB not at midfield.

if we lose Coentrão, What about Evra? he can leave United next season. maybe another name? Cissokho?

We've talked too much about Coentrão so I just tried to "play down" this player a bit. Good LBs are rare nowadays, that means the value becomes too high and not every team possesses or does all things to possess one.

The kind of player I want at LB is someone like Chiellini, athletic, good at defense and tough enough to take any challenge, own field or advance. Because our LCMs are technical & tactical players like Pirlo, Urby or Merkel, they need protection. So I prefer Criscito to Coentrão or Bale.

IMO, the utmost priority is a super ACM, we'll watch the progress of Vila until the end of this season to see how much we need a new & expensive LB.