Player Review

86 - IF

4.0

Disappointment

By Thecaliph, 12-03-2018

I always use formations which based on 4 defenders ( 2 CB - LB and RB ). According to match dynamics, it can be 4-1-2-1-2 narrow, 4-2-3-1, 4-2-2-2. Before I bought Koulibaly, I used Shadow Manolas and because of work rate, I did not have any trouble in defense. However, Koulibaly has a High / High workrate and when opponent pass towards forwards, Koulibaly leaves his position and runs. This creates spaces in defense. To cover the spaces, my RB player come closer to the Benatia and this means that your team width becomes less than 40-45. In this way, opponent sees his left wing is optimum for the attacks.

In summary, I replaced the Koulibaly with Manolas again and my defense was fixed. Although Koulibaly's stamina is higher than Benatia, Koulibaly gets tired quickly because of his workrate.

+Strength

+Air balls

+Tackle

-Actually he has only 1 disadvantage that affects everything which is High / High Workrate.

Formation: 41212-2

Position: CB

Games: 25

GPG: 0.08

APG: 0.00

4.0

Overall

3.0

Value

3.0

Stamina

Pace (7/10)

Shooting (1/10)

Passing (5/10)

Dribbling (4/10)

Defending (9/10)

Physicality (10/10)

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