Timothy Castagne

[PrettyColors]

I personally don’t think he’s good enough defensively, and for that reason I don’t think he’s Mourinho’s first choice.

Here’s an example of Ashley Young, the muppet, skinning him.

That is such shocking defense it makes you think that the system required a CB or midfielder to step into that space and cut him off. That said, why would we be spending so much money on a player who isn't required to actually defend 1v1 in a back 4?

 

[C0YS]

I personally don’t think he’s good enough defensively, and for that reason I don’t think he’s Mourinho’s first choice.

Here’s an example of Ashley Young, the muppet, skinning him.

Mate, he didn't do great in that incident. He showed him the inside channel but no one was there to block him. But as was mentioned in the Italian commentary, somebody needs to be covering inside there. That's the one incident where he was defensively culpable I've seen, and it's not entirely his fault.

Ashley Young btw, has been exception in Serie A. The pace really suits him and after a shaky start he has really come to his own. Unlike Eriksen who seems to be playing in a different time zone.

 

[C0YS]

That is such shocking defense it makes you think that the system required a CB or midfielder to step into that space and cut him off. That said, why would we be spending so much money on a player who isn't required to actually defend 1v1 in a back 4?

Personally I think Castagne would actually work better as an out an out fullback over a wingback.

Contrary to what is being made out he is much better defensively than the other options, but just a little less dynamic going forward.

 

[OPModric]

These are some stats, comparing the players with each other but also with averages across all the top 5 leagues. Castagne is the colours, Aurier is the black border.

So, the closer to the centre you are to the chart the worse you are at it compared to other players. Similarly, if you almost fill in the space it means you are close to the best.

Keep in mind, this does take league averages into account so isn't a particularly fair comparison but yes, does hopefully show stylistic differences and potential weaknesses.
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So Castagne not as good as Aurier on interceptions, dribbled past, tackles and pressure. Those things are among the most important for us to better.

 

[C0YS]

So Castagne not as good as Aurier on interceptions, dribbled past, tackles and pressure. Those things a among the most important for us to better.

Then we keep Aurier, as there are few better full backs in those stats, as you see in the chart. Stats are misleading without context, and all of these things, are actually Aurier's strengths. But they are really how you defend. But you need to contextualise the league as well. Serie A has less tackles as a rule, teams don't pressure as much, as a rule. And pressures, actually mean coming out of position to force the opposition into a mistake, this often is a poor defensive decision.

 

[dtxspurs]

I personally don’t think he’s good enough defensively, and for that reason I don’t think he’s Mourinho’s first choice.

Here’s an example of Ashley Young, the muppet, skinning him.

Yeah, I know one clip doesn't define the player. But the whole thought process of a pure wingback in a super attacking system moving to a flat back 4 doesn't make much sense to me.

 

[delawarespur]

Not quite true, Castagne has started most games recently. But yes, as you say, there isn't much in it so there is always an odd one out.

I highly doubt Atalanta will be sitting back. If they do I feel they are doomed. They've ripped most teams to shreds playing their brand of football and they shouldn't fear anyone, they need to go for it.

I think you could be right. They’re trademark is there deadly attacking style. But, I feel the pressure of the moment and this completely new experience for them may lead to a more cautious approach. Maybe not by design, but by instinct/fear. Obviously hoping for a great watch as a neutral, and on paper, this fixture should produce loads of goals.

 

[C0YS]

I think you could be right. They’re trademark is there deadly attacking style. But, I feel the pressure of the moment and this completely new experience for them may lead to a more cautious approach. Maybe not by design, but by instinct/fear. Obviously hoping for a great watch as a neutral, and on paper, this fixture should produce loads of goals.

Yeh, Inter dealt with them really well last day of the season as well, though it was a bit of a dead rubber really, which probably meant more to inter.

But I think their system is so ingrained that they can't really play another way, otherwise nothing works. It's hardly flexible.

 

[PrettyColors]

As expected Castagne starts on the bench behind Hateboer :

Interesting lineup from PSG without Mbappe starting.

 

[bbunc]

Interesting lineup from PSG without Mbappe starting.

he’s coming off major injury if I recall

 

[Nick-TopSpursMan]

So he doesn’t start in their biggest game of the season? Hmm would he not be nailed on to start if he was good enough for us to be targeting as a starting RB?

 

[delawarespur]

So he doesn’t start in their biggest game of the season? Hmm would he not be nailed on to start if he was good enough for us to be targeting as a starting RB?

It’s a weird one. Gosens, hateboer, and castagne basically split time between themselves for 2 positions. But, in the biggest games this season (ex. Valencia home and away in the R16) it’s always gosens and hateboer starting. It’s up to you if you want to read anything into that. Last year it was castagne who was starting in the big games. I personally don’t mind, as castagne isn’t just left on the bench for 90 mins. He usually gets 20-30 mins in the second half when he’s not starting. Likewise for the other two if one of them isn’t starting.

 

[PrettyColors]

You can definitely see why Hateboer starts, huge aerial presence which is useful in attacks.

 

[thefierycamel]

You can definitely see why Hateboer starts, huge aerial presence which is useful in attacks.

He's also faster and stronger. Castagne is basically trippier which doesn't excite me at all really

 

[lookofdisdain]

Castagne just came on at LWB I think

 

[philll]

He's just been subbed on for Atalanta.

 

[mr ashley]

It’s a weird one. Gosens, hateboer, and castagne basically split time between themselves for 2 positions. But, in the biggest games this season (ex. Valencia home and away in the R16) it’s always gosens and hateboer starting. It’s up to you if you want to read anything into that. Last year it was castagne who was starting in the big games. I personally don’t mind, as castagne isn’t just left on the bench for 90 mins. He usually gets 20-30 mins in the second half when he’s not starting. Likewise for the other two if one of them isn’t starting.

Is there any chance that his comments about ‘finding it hard to turn down PSG and Spurs’ have knocked him down the pecking order? A bit like how we saw Hojbjerg dropped after he made it clear he wanted out?
Has Gasperini started planning for his departure?

 

[Yiddo100]

Castagne just came on at LWB I think

And boom PSG score 2, he's spurs alright

 

[PrettyColors]

Lol, he comes on and Choupo Moting crosses from his side for the equalizer.

Then loses his mark for the winner, all of this in 5 minutes. Spursy.

 

[Yiddo100]

Lol, he comes on and Choupo Moting crosses from his side for the equalizer.

Then loses his mark for the winner, all of this in 5 minutes. Spursy.

Levy has just reduced the bid by £5m