Benoit Assou-Ekotto

[tobi]

His form for Benfica wasn't at left back.

 

[Shadydan]

His form for Benfica wasn't at left back.

He started off as a LM then he was converted to a LB in the 2009-10 season, his form in 2010-11 at LB was utterly superb which is the reason why Real signed him.

 

[mill]

He started off as a LM then he was converted to a LB in the 2009-10 season, his form in 2010-11 at LB was utterly superb which is the reason why Real signed him.

I remember he played there against us, pre season friendly admittedly

 

[tobi]

He started off as a LM then he was converted to a LB in the 2009-10 season, his form in 2010-11 at LB was utterly superb which is the reason why Real signed him.

I don't rate him as a left back and he doesn't add anything to Real in that position, he is nowhere near as effective as Marcelo.

 

[Shadydan]

I don't rate him as a left back and he doesn't add anything to Real in that position, he is nowhere near as effective as Marcelo.

Well okay, Marcelo has improved immensely at Real and adds a vital ingredient in Real's attacking impetus. This is not to say that Coentrao is a bad defender because he is anything but. Defensively he is better than Marcelo but going forward doesn't offer the same threat.

He'd no doubt improve a lot of teams if he were to move, no way is he a bad left back, the guy is brilliant.

 

[Blake Griffin]

i'm really starting to think the benny rumours are true ...

 

[Snarfalicious]

i'm really starting to think the benny rumours are true ...

Yeah, I think they are as well. If they are, I just hope it's for a quality fee and not something like 6-8m. That's not enough money when it comes to losing a quality, established LB and a fan favorite.

 

[Syn_13]

Yeah, I think they are as well. If they are, I just hope it's for a quality fee and not something like 6-8m. That's not enough money when it comes to losing a quality, established LB and a fan favorite.

This one is looking a possibility with the recent omission from the squad. Don't know if he's keeping up with his twitter. Perhaps someone should ask him if he's still got a few niggles from his injury?

You're right about the amount, I'd be rather pissed off with anything under £10 mil for a player as established as himself, even with his flaws. The only reason to let him go would be because we're lining up a replacement who is better or who is of the same ability (maybe ever so slightly less) but can get better, either way it'll cost us.

 

[nedley]

My hunch is that he's off to PSG.

 

[Erudite]

Benoit Assou-Ekotto ‏@AssouEkotto
Com on my team!!!!!! Lets GO!!!! Lol
Doesn't sound like a player leaving the club

 

[yawa]

Isn't Benny linked to a move away in nearly every transfer window and yet he's gone no where. Not sure why Sky Sports rumours are now suddenly believable.

 

[BK007]

I'm pretty sure he was fit before Parker and he hasn't even made bench. Worrying.

 

[paige09]

can someone explain to me like i'm a 8 year old how he doesn't fit into this team?

 

[Vwbottom]

can someone explain to me like i'm a 8 year old how he doesn't fit into this team?

"Don't ask silly questions or you'll get a silly answer now go finish your homework, school starts again in a week"

 

[yawa]

I'm pretty sure he was fit before Parker and he hasn't even made bench. Worrying.

According to a BBC article he was back in training on or around the 12th December.

 

[jonnyp]

Why would we sell our best left back? Doesn't compute.

 

[JUSTINSIGNAL]

He's not match fit yet. What part of this don't you children understand?

 

[yawa]

He's not match fit yet. What part of this don't you children understand?

Sorry oh wise one but isnt this transfer discussion based on a rumour that hes being sold. Shall we just shut the entire transfer bit to keep you happy?

 

[paige09]

He's not match fit yet. What part of this don't you children understand?

Not saying he's fit or not fit. Just why is this a rumor.

 

[JUSTINSIGNAL]

Sorry oh wise one but isnt this transfer discussion based on a rumour that hes being sold. Shall we just shut the entire transfer bit to keep you happy?

Yes