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17 Feb 2021 21:41:45
The Dutch commentator (I live in the Netherlands) on the RBL - Liverpool match last night wasn't impressed with Upamecano. Only one match, I know, but maybe we dodged a bullet there.

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17 Feb 2021 23:18:26
I watch Leipzig as my 2nd team and he's always been a player who has played at times 'risky' passes to try beat the press. He's done it since Ralph Hussentl (however you spell his name) was our coach. He isn't bad at ball recoveries but his passing needs to improve. He got caught out at against Hertha Berlin too, but he's still very young so in sure this part of his game will get better.

18 Feb 2021 09:03:47
I watched some of the Leipzig game v Liverpool and noth Liverpool goals came from abad pass/ defenders slipping but the commentator has said that Leipzig generally has a v good defensive record this season so presume this was just an off night?

18 Feb 2021 11:03:43
Leipzig are, defensively sound because they usually press the opposition and concede very few chances a bit like City.
However that is the Bundesliga not the PL or European competition which can be a very different proposition.
I have seen him play 3/ 4 times in the CL and he looks what he is a very raw kid who has a lot to do to become a top CB.
To put it in perspective he isn't as good as Kurt defensively.
I can see exactly why we wouldn't be interested at this stage of his development.

18 Feb 2021 11:52:48
Comparing Upamecano and Marquinhos PSG v Barcelona - I know who I'd rather have. I can't see why PSG would sell though.

18 Feb 2021 13:38:24
Yeah Leipzig against Liverpool in general was pretty poor, no player really did themselves justice. Sabizter the captain, who would be one of the two players I'd sign from Leipzig for CFC was pretty bad and when he made the back pass for salahs goal even before Salah shot head his hands on his head, he knew. It was just a poor night in general, usually very sound.

18 Feb 2021 13:43:27
In terms of him being not as good as Zouma, I would actually disagree. In terms of playing forwards from defense he is a lot better (all be it the misplaced passes at times) in terms of defence positioning, both aren't great in that but have the pace to recover, but upamecano is only 21/ 22, Zouma at his age should really already have improved this but he hasn't. Zouma clearly better in Ariel duels though. I can see why CFC would of been very interested in Upamecano but on flip side, I can see why they didn't make a offer for him.

18 Feb 2021 17:15:58
Mc93 Interesting posts Mc93.

18 Feb 2021 19:12:50
Agree Mc93 Zouma is quite good in the air in defence and at set pieces but poor at one-on-ones. However, he is a liability when playing the ball from defence: he is not the type of CB to have in the team if you want fluid transition.





 

 

 
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