Do you think at 1.78 he isn’t too short?Top quality IMO, absolutely convinced by him. Still only 22.
Better than Upamecano, Kounde is class
That’s a good point about his potential to be a DM.I had never heard of him before this thread. Anyway, watching the short highlight youtube video, I concluded he would be better off learning to play as a defensive midfielder with that passing range.
Anyway, I thought Ole was looking for a left-footed Centre-back?
I think fans figured Ole wanted a LCB as Maguire is right footed, but Maguire has been made such a main part of Ole's plan that if he wanted to play on the right of the partnership he already would be and Lindelof would be LCB as he played there for Benfica and for us when he partnered Smalling. I think Maguire likes playing LCB as he can drive inwards and play that crossfield ball to the RW.I had never heard of him before this thread. Anyway, watching the short highlight youtube video, I concluded he would be better off learning to play as a defensive midfielder with that passing range.
Anyway, I thought Ole was looking for a left-footed Centre-back?
Agreed. He was great even though I’d never even heard of him until 24 hrs ago.He looked good when we played them. I can’t remember what he looked good at, just that he looked good.
Having seen the usual amazing YouTube highlights reel, he’s great in the air for someone so smallLast thing we need is another CB who’s weak in the air we already have Lindelof & Axel
In theory it’s easy, hence why you see it suggested so often in fan forum’s.That’s a good point about his potential to be a DM.
How easy would it be for a CB to transition into DM, in theory it seems easy when you can tackle and pass like this lad.
If he could use his attributes as a DM he would be perfect for what we need.
He was.He was very good against us.
He is good in the air for someone so small, better than any CB we have except Maguire.Do you think at 1.78 he isn’t too short?
Who was the last truly top class CB to play in the league fullstop? There’s a total dearth of them regardless of height.Who was the last truly top class CB to play in the league at his height? It's a pretty big gamble to have someone that small come in.
Lindelof regularly makes those passes.I think OGS has played Pogba deep due to his passing. Having a CB that could make those type of passes would be important for him. I think this is what Liverpool miss the most from van Dijk now.
Good point.I think OGS has played Pogba deep due to his passing. Having a CB that could make those type of passes would be important for him. I think this is what Liverpool miss the most from van Dijk now.
In fairness, his latest hairstyle is this. I just wanted a close-up picture for the OP.
I'd ask for millions in discount for the hairstyle alone.
Buy him!In fairness, his latest hairstyle is this. I just wanted a close-up picture for the OP.
Really hope we are interested in either this guy or Konate but until I hear from the usual suspects will reserve judgementHe's absolutely quality. City tried to buy him but opted for Dias instead for less money.
Size really isn't of a massive importance especially with a virtual living example in Lindelof. Who at around 6'2 would have you think he's closer to 5'11 in his presence and physicality. Puyol is exactly the same height as Kounde to my knowledge, that's not a comparison but if you know how to read the play, position yourself and manoeuvre your good enough to make the fold. The mentality is also an important aspect look at the likes of a Tim Cahill aerially.What garbage!
No way we will sign a Hobbit to play CB in the Premier League.
I genuinely think city have a good record for recognising talent in centre half more recently too. Laporte one of the league's best in form, Dias has been a good addition. Kounde is going under the radar slightly in terms of hype but if it's coming from Spain he's a standout defender we should be considering.I would have been quite happy for City to sign Kounde when we were needing a CB last summer but went for Ruben Diaz instead.
Wouldn’t be too worried about his height as some players have the athleticism to compensate for this and I believe that he’s one of them.
Regardless of his height, do you think he could hold on his own aerially and physically, without needed to babysit by other stronger CB?He is good in the air for someone so small, better than any CB we have except Maguire
Godin was top class.Who was the last truly top class CB to play in the league fullstop? There’s a total dearth of them regardless of height.