Coentrão’s big redemption

The Portuguese left winger waves goodbye to Toulon 09 in high fashion. With an impressive left foot, the young Portuguese had fingers pointed throughout the season do to his lack of character and competitive spirit, but talent as never been an issue. Introduced to football by modest Rio Ave, has been brought by Benfica in an early time, but soon was loaned – he spent 08/09 in breading team Rio Ave (helped them to secure a spot in the main championship) and gained new dimensions to his game.
After watching him score a hat-trick in an honor match against Qatar (deciding who was going to the last in the group – Portugal won 6-0) his ability to capitalize on opponents mistakes was the obvious to pop into one’s mind. But a more close analyses, show a new kind of player (probably juts motivated by the awesome showdown in front of the goal-keeper), Coentrão’s offensive play – besides three goals, he made some pretty decent passes to his team-mates – walked alongside a good tactical mentality, always helping his left back on the defensive tasks and recovering a couple of possessions.

Tip: If Fábio Coentrão keep’s the pace and concentration he showed on the last Portuguese game at Toulon 09, then the Portuguese left winger will became a good comeback to Benfica. But, while the talent is truly there, if he continues with the poor mentality he showed on his first couple of years as a pro, then he’s on his way to became just another flop from Portugal.