João Cancelo

[vlad]

He was destroying Digne yesterday!!! I dont know how good are his defending skills but he is pure energy in attack! If he is good in defense he could be a good option for us.

yeah, let barca buy everything what is worth in la liga, does not matter if he will be on the bench or not, then complain how bad is la liga

 

[xXKonan]

According to COPE, Mendes is already in talks with us for Cancelo to join us.

 

[Luftstalag14]

If he can't defend, wouldn't he just be another Vidal?

 

[xXKonan]

Cancelo can't defend very well but he has time on his side.

From what I've read we want him more for his attacking talent than "Defending"

 

[Sali]

His defensive positioning is lacking sometimes which is why he's being played as a right winger at Valencia atm, his tackling is not bad though and he also makes up for his bad positioning with his incredible pace. That reminds me, anyone remember when Mathieu was played as a left winger at Valencia while Alba played left back? Lol, good times.

That being said, Cancelo will be so much better than Aleix at right back, as he has played right back all of his career while the latter had never any defensive skills at all, just a good work-rate.

 

[xXKonan]

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[Barcilliant]

We might as well just buy Valencia CF at this point.

This is true. They are becoming a feeder side for us.

 

[Barcilliant]

He is very good offensively but gets caught out of position frequently.

 

[Raketa10]

I really think he has a great potential. What worries me are his defending skills at the moment but on the other hand that is something you can learn.

For example Darijo Srna was in the beginning of his career playing more RM and RW positions. He become proper RB in Shakhtar. I wouldn't mind if we go for Cancelo but than people here need to understand he'll need some time to adapt and learn how to defend, so mistakes will happen for sure during that time.

Aurier would be a good solution immediately while Cancelo would be long term project for us. Honestly I would rather have him than Aurier because I really think we do not need trouble in our locker room every now and then and that would happen with Aurier.

 

[Truthist]

Rarely seen him play, how quick is he compared to someone like Bellerin or Alba?

 

[Raketa10]

Rarely seen him play, how quick is he compared to someone like Bellerin or Alba?

Not as quick as Bellerin but he is really quick and has better dribbling skills.

He is also physically stronger.

 

[Barcilliant]

Not as quick as Bellerin but he is really quick and has better dribbling skills.

He is also physically stronger.

Better then Bell end anyday. Bellerin is sooo overrated it's ridiculous.

 

[Jombi]

I would much rather have Cancelo than Bellerin for sure.

Would prefer Fabinho, Ricardo Pereira or Benjamin Henrichs over any of those though!

 

[Raketa10]

I would risk with Cancelo he has great potential and he can also play for us in CL this season, no to mention that he would be cheeper than Bellerin or Fabinho.

 

[F4THi]

His offensive work will really make a real difference on the right flank especially with Rakitic's poor offensive work on the flanks and with Messi going deep all the time