2020/21 Niels Nkounkou

[BigDuncTributeBand]

His composure for the Kean assist was insane, looks so dynamic going forward. We’ve still to see how good his defending is, how he’ll cope with clever movement, tricky wingers, positioning etc. so agree with sensible shouts not to build him up too soon or put pressure on him....but what a prospect!

 

[sladen90]

Not sure if it's been mentioned but during the second half Fleetwood played a long ball over his shoulder to the striker and he cleared it on the volley with his back to the ball as it dropped over his shoulder. He looks insanely confident.

 

[marekb]

Looking forwards to watching the boy play and develop, love it when youngsters come into the first team and play without fear.

 

[Frenk]

Oh god, hate it when this happens. Like when loads of people wanted Bilyaletdinov to play in the middle.

A good attacking full-back doesn't necessarily make a good winger.

If Carlo says he's a left back, then he's a left back.

Nah, never saw Bily suited to that role myself. This kid is fast, can pass, has great control, and a good cross in him. Plenty of players have changed positions, so who knows. Either way not too fussed, he looks good, an exciting prospect.

 

[Eggs]

...I imagine lots of other top clubs will have watched last nights game and wondered why he wasn’t on their radar.

 

[Terrarian]

...I imagine lots of other top clubs will have watched last nights game and wondered why he wasn’t on their radar.

From what I've read Eggs he had a few clubs including Juve after him but chose us as he thought he'd get more playing time. And boy am I glad he did, he's a cracking talent.

 

[neilsyd]

Looks quality. Proper potential. Don’t wanna say any negative but seeing as it hasn’t been mentioned, he was poor for their second goal
No issues with that though, can’t believe it’s his second first team appearance. Who is Marseilles left back?

 

[toffeeblue9]

Can't be bothered to go through the rest of the thread to see if anyone has mentioned it, but he was partly responsible for their 2nd goal - ball was lofted towards our back post, he lost the flight of it and his man, which enabled them to knock it across and score (although Pickford still shoulders most of the blame there).

Having said that, it's more or less the only foot he has put wrong in his two games. Going forward, he has everything going for him. He's quick, strong, has a trick and has great delivery. You would assume we have reached the point already where we are no longer thinking about bringing in a left back on loan this season, which seemed to be the plan after Baines retired.

I hope he gets a few league games this season - he looks an immense talent.

 

[Yorkie89]

So confident. I think he is stopping us going and buying a ready made left back which I am happy with

 

[leslad]

Bale started as a left back.

Just sayin

 

[Nymzee]

 

[JLW]

I think his performances will alert Digne that if he drops below his standard then I’m sure Ancelotti would have no qualms about throwing this kid in for a PL game.

 

[buskwhi2]

Reminds me of early Benjamin Mendy. Let’s hope he doesn’t turn out like him.

Very much so. Although Mendy tends to just blast his crosses in whereas Nkounkou was making good decisions as to when he dribbled, when he crossed, when he kept it simple etc and his crosses were varied.

Very exciting prospect.

 

[roydo]

A Left Back?????

Wow.

 

[irishtony1878]

Has he got an identical right footed twin brother?