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Francis Coquelin: No Longer Needed?
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yybecause
Formerly known as ArsenaLover
Still one of my favorites in current team.
Hopefully he plays behind the ball more now. I understand high press and like it, but when we build up the play I want him to stay deeper and move sideways like yesterday, leaving Cm’s and others to do most of the build up.
Usually when we build up our play he goes higher to let more skill players do their job from deep. There is more then 1 problem with that when it comes to Coq.
Yesterday he had 2 cm’s who come to get the ball and move it up, but this time Francis didnt go higher up in order to let them do that. He was moving sideways which ensures he is always behind the ball (and you want your ballwinner there, all the time).
At the same time, once ge gets the ball, he is still in a deeper position where he is better on the ball and can use it better, unlike higher up where he doesnt have space for a long ball, or time to do something simple and accurate, nor the skills to deal with defenders pressing him while he is still turned with his back to the goal.
Hopefully he plays behind the ball more now. I understand high press and like it, but when we build up the play I want him to stay deeper and move sideways like yesterday, leaving Cm’s and others to do most of the build up.
Usually when we build up our play he goes higher to let more skill players do their job from deep. There is more then 1 problem with that when it comes to Coq.
Yesterday he had 2 cm’s who come to get the ball and move it up, but this time Francis didnt go higher up in order to let them do that. He was moving sideways which ensures he is always behind the ball (and you want your ballwinner there, all the time).
At the same time, once ge gets the ball, he is still in a deeper position where he is better on the ball and can use it better, unlike higher up where he doesnt have space for a long ball, or time to do something simple and accurate, nor the skills to deal with defenders pressing him while he is still turned with his back to the goal.
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Jury
A-M's drunk uncle
No such thing!
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With all the talk of him going it kind of makes me sad really. One of the only players who seemed to have pure passion and desire for this club. There's plenty of others I'd rather see leave than Coq.
It's a shame he lost his place, but no one can argue this guy actually saved our skin in the 14-15 season I believe it was. So solid in midfield and didn't get the praise he deserved.
His on the ball skills were a lot better than people made out, same with his passing. He deserves regular football.
What a player.
It's a shame he lost his place, but no one can argue this guy actually saved our skin in the 14-15 season I believe it was. So solid in midfield and didn't get the praise he deserved.
His on the ball skills were a lot better than people made out, same with his passing. He deserves regular football.
What a player.
ggunner12345
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he is no longer needed
BigPoppaPump
Reeling from Laca & Kos nightmares
Would be a great player if we played a more simple game.
why did he change to a more offensive player? wasn't needed to be one
IslingtonBornandbred
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12 million for him is a joke by the way if that's true. Sky reporting it.
I like the way he changed his game on loan to get into the team. His contribution three years ago (I'm tandem with Santi) was excellent. I'm glad he won something here and if he leaves, I wish him all the luck in the world. He's not world class but I'll miss his passion for the club. A proper player with no airs or illusions who just wants to play. Bon chance Francis. I'll miss you.
Good player who didn't deserve a lot of the abuse fans gave him. He always gave it all on the pitch, you can't ask for more from a player. I wish him all the best in Valencia.
Sniper Mik
Not a Closet Sp**s Fan
NieThePiet
Loves Overhyping Our Rivals
All the best Francis!
RacingPhoton
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Can never question his commitment. Our last best midfield was him pairing with Santi. Brave soldier. Hope he really does well for Valencia.
TheLawOfDiQ
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So now we have no DM. Interesting.
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