New signing Fabio Coentrao excelling in Real Madrid jersey – La Liga Special
Real Madrid’s latest Galactic signing, Fabio Coentrao, has had a good start to life in the Galacticos jersey. The Portugal international has started all pre-season friendlies for Los Blancos and has been key to their success against competition from North
American clubs.
Jose Mourinho brought his compatriot to Santiago Bernabeu for 30 million Euros, a mammoth transfer fee for a defender. Able to slot in any position on the left flank, Coentrao rose to prominence playing as left-back for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984.
Coentrao has gelled in rather quickly with his new teammates, establishing a good chemistry with playmaker Mesut Ozil and full-back Marcelo. He linked up with his fellows to perfection against Chivas http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Guadalajara-c39463 and La Galaxy, providing the attackers with
mouth-watering service – surely an indication of things to come?
The full-back was recruited by Mourinho for his attacking flair and defensive stability, the first of the two attributes has been judged to be of extreme quality. In the first two friendlies, Coentrao started in the left-midfield slot, showing his attacking
promise. He understanding with Marcelo was telepathic, taking on opposition defenders with ease. The 23-year-old linked well with Kaka for Jose Callejon’s opener against La Galaxy, and supplied http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Karim-Benzema-c20350 with an inch perfect cross, which he buried into
the goal with a ferocious header.
In the game against Chivas, he tirelessly ran entire lengths of the left flank, terrorizing opposition defenders, and stopping their attackers in defence. His energy was sublime as he attacked the opposition with valour.
Los Blancos superstar, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629, has shown contentment with the progress the new signings have made. Spanish sports daily, Marca, reported him saying: "All the new players have surprised me. They are doing very well."
Coentrao has showed that he can fill-in on the left flank, which has been owned by former Benfica teammate, Angel di Maria. The Argentine has been given extended leave to recuperate after being part of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/America-c38390.
The Portuguese has seized the opportunity and shown the Real Madrid faithful that they have an able replacement for the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rosario-Central-c40380 player.
His performances give another insight into his purchase for a high price. Filling in on the left lane for either Marcelo or Angel di Maria, it would also show Di Maria that he is not an untouchable for Los Blancos, and his demand for a new contract after
a prolific debut season is unnecessary – the exit door remains open should the Argentine make too much noise.
Coentrao has still not been tested as a full-back, which shows that the coach is happy with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marcelo-c23554 in that position and the new purchase is to reinforce the squad on the left side. We get another hint from this strategy that Kaka and Mesut Ozil, who can
also play that spot, are not favoured for this role. The duo will fight out for a more central role and one unlucky Galactico will warm the bench.
Until now, the Portuguese purchase seems to have hit the ground running but his true test lies in taking on La Liga defences. A judgement on his 30 million Euro price tag can only be passed then. For now, he remains an expensive defensive purchase, making
a name for himself in an advanced role on the left flank.
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