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Etienne Capoue

Finney Is Back said:
From what I could tell.... Capoue was playing same role for us that Wanyama was playing for Southampton. Schneiderlin was playing in the Mason role... I didn't really notice either Schneiderlin or Mason on Sunday but noticed both Capoue and Wanyama.

Also just to state in this thread (as I already have in another) I thought Capoue's performance was much better yesterday than it has been in our previous home games against WBA and Liverpool. He seemed to take up better positions defensively and also seemed more progressive on the ball. I hope he continues to prove me wrong.
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I had a look at Schneiderlin and Mason's stats after the game and Schneiderlin came out on top but obviously he was not making only his second PL appearance.
 
Finney Is Back said:
Not wanting to be too combative with his potential future teammates perhaps? ;)
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A paper (I can't remember which) were reporting that SCBC were going to offer him a new contract. It will be interesting to see what happens, his comments at the close of the window certainly made it seem like he still saw his future elsewhere.
 
Toulouse keeping track of their former captain' progress in England...

@ToulouseFC: @WhoScored a fait un focus sur E.#Capoue! On profite de la trêve pour décrypter ce papier: http://shar.es/1mokK7 .

The first time we've had a player making 70+ passes per game since Modric left...

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@AndyGlockner: Fun sidebar from today's @si_soccer column: Etienne Capoue has been a beast so far. (radar from @mixedknuts)

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Mumorn said:
we did indeed. Capoue looked better.
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Interesting and good to hear. Can you (or anyone else) go into more detail as to how he was better than Schneiderlin in the game? What exactly did he do better for our team than MS did for Soton?
 
Last season we were looking good and doing pretty well until Capoue got sat on by the fat spanish midfielder. With Sandro also out we didn't have anyone really defensive, and while Dembele did a pretty good job, he isn't the fastest at turning over the ball and increasing the tempo of play.

Touch wood but who will be his replacement should he get injured again?
 
metalgear said:
Last season we were looking good and doing pretty well until Capoue got sat on by the fat spanish midfielder. With Sandro also out we didn't have anyone really defensive, and while Dembele did a pretty good job, he isn't the fastest at turning over the ball and increasing the tempo of play.

Touch wood but who will be his replacement should he get injured again?
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Stambouli
 
Stambouli looks more action oriented than capoue from what I've seen. Can't resist a good challenge haha. Will he get bored just stringing the passes and looking for the outlet ?
 
Seems to be two steps forward, then two steps back with this guy.

He REALLY needs to up his game imo. I would like to see Stambouli start vs Saudi Sportswashing Machine as he seems to be quicker to get back in position if he ventures forward and is quicker ton get his tackles in generally
 
our press seemed disjointed at times, but i thought capoue and dembele did okay today. capoue and dembele were the last men a few times on counter attacks.
 
He always walks around like he has a limp, i'm not his biggest fan because he ambles but he did show he can make a long range pass last night which i didnt think he had but didnt see him under pressure. I get the feeling Poch isnt sold on him yet.

Cabaye and Tiote won the midfield battle last time we played Saudi Sportswashing Machine last season so he'll have to be up for it on sunday
 
glorygloryeze said:
Seems to be two steps forward, then two steps back with this guy.

He REALLY needs to up his game imo. I would like to see Stambouli start vs Saudi Sportswashing Machine as he seems to be quicker to get back in position if he ventures forward and is quicker ton get his tackles in generally
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He played well last night....
 
mattls said:
He always walks around like he has a limp, i'm not his biggest fan because he ambles but he did show he can make a long range pass last night which i didnt think he had but didnt see him under pressure. I get the feeling Poch isnt sold on him yet.

Cabaye and Tiote won the midfield battle last time we played Saudi Sportswashing Machine last season so he'll have to be up for it on sunday
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Why has he started every league game if Poch isnt sure about him?
 
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