Fábio Coentrão’s name has appeared in the papers and on the relevant sites a number of times over the last couple of weeks, mostly in conjunction with Liverpool who are looking for a summer fix to their left-back problem. It’s a little surprising then, to learn that it may be Chelsea who are favourites to earn the Portuguese winger’s services. According to reports, Benfica are expecting a number of bids for the 23 year-old during the summer transfer window and Chelsea will be first and foremost amongst those who are seeking his services.
Yet, the Portuguese winger (who can also play as a left-back) has been quoted in the French press as having a ‘love’ for Liverpool. Given that Liverpool are currently struggling in the left-back position, it’s likely that they too are keeping tabs on Coentrão (as has been widely reported). Neither Fabio Aurelio nor Paul Konchesky have been able to hold down the left-back position, forcing Kenny Dalglish to shift right-back Glen Johnson over to the left. It’s not an ideal situation and Dalglish will be looking for a solution this season.
Of the wingers/full-backs linked with Liverpool, Coentrão’s name seems to me to be the most exciting (expect perhaps Alexis Sanchez, who is a Manchester United fan). Given that Liverpool have been linked with Taye Taiwo (who has recently announced his desire to play for AC Milan), Jose Enrique, Oscar Wendt and Gael Clichy (not going to happen) that’s pretty high praise.
He mostly operates as a left-back for Benfica, where his energetic, bounding bursts forward in combination with pinpoint accurate quick crossing have earned him a good number of plaudits. He’s masterful with the ball at his feet has a great reading of the game and is always quick to get back and put in a decent tackle. What’s most impressive about Coentrão is just how well-rounded his game is – something that was on evidence at the 2010 World Cup in which he was one of few Portugal players to leave the tournament with any credit.
Without any further ado, let’s take a look at him in action:
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Actually that depends, we could go 3 5 2 or we could go with a top defensive midfielder to allow the two full backs to attack. It all depends on how Kenny sees it. I don’t think he will be coming as we look to be going down other routes.
I would be VERY surprised if we got him, left back and left wing has been a huge problem for some time now, if he moves it would probably be for a champions league team, so that rules us out!(like most top stars) plus he would be in excess of £20 mill. So another load of bollocks to comment on.
I say if he loves Pool let him come, we will find the money. Better have those who love our club than very expensive rent boys.
huge talent but paying 20+ million for a left back,….hmm i dunno i’d love him at Liverpool but for example Leighton Baines would cost more than half of Coentrao’s price and Leighton Baines has played a lot of games the premierleague and is a Liverpool fan..so i think Leighton Baines would be a better move.i’d rather we spent money on wingers,strikers,defensive midfielders than a left back..King Kenny knows what we need and i’ll be behind him..YNWA
I’d personally love to see him! Meireles could even convince him to join. I like players who come to our club because they love liverpool fc. And it seems we struggle with out defence our first team defenders don’t play. So why not have a great LB to help both defenders and attackers. Konchesky made an absolute mess. I think it’s well important for us to half a young, world class LB for once. Loveeee Aurelio but the guy is made of glass.and dunno about bringing Insua back. I did like him a lot.
Excuse my errors in my post earlier.I’m half asleep here!
Remember, ladies and gentlemen. Ajax A LOT for Suarez, but thanks to Comolli and Suarez, we got him for less.
I reckon if Coentrão has a decent buyout clause, it could work out well?
i like to take coentrao for left winger withdraw with maxi.. its more option for a goal..
……….skertel…..cara….agger…………..
johnson…………..m`villa………….coentrao
………….meireles…….gerrard…………..
……………caroll……suarez…………….
call back insua
get coentrao, m`villa , xavi pierto
I like a lot Coentrao, but we understand that it is wasted expensive
Caner Erkin is cheaper (€ 5m), with much more physical power, higher,
very good in the air and the medium distance shot, hopefully Coentrao
arrive, but Erkin would be a very interesting option if it does not.