LEFT BACK OPTIONS - IF IT AIN'T ALEX TELLES THEN IT'S ALEX GRIMALDO
By no means, Ben Chilwell should even be an option if Chelsea fails to secure Alex Telles. The next in line without a doubt should be Alex Grimaldo. Here's why...
@MannHandledCFC
@Miz9Rahman
1/9
By no means, Ben Chilwell should even be an option if Chelsea fails to secure Alex Telles. The next in line without a doubt should be Alex Grimaldo. Here's why...


1/9
Exhibit 1
- Great wide positioning
- Excellent dribbling/control
- Astute vision for a pass in the box
- Overall a very good forward run
This was against Lyon in the UCL
2/9
- Great wide positioning
- Excellent dribbling/control
- Astute vision for a pass in the box
- Overall a very good forward run
This was against Lyon in the UCL
2/9
Exhibit 2
- Great control
- Brilliant forward run
- Sublime passing between the lines
3/9
- Great control
- Brilliant forward run
- Sublime passing between the lines
3/9
Exhibit 3
CFC needs this quality - the ability to surprise the opponents with an early cross. Unlucky the cross did not reach the target but this is the kind of movement Tammy or other strikers could make in the box & it's crucial to have a LB who can see these plays.
4/9
CFC needs this quality - the ability to surprise the opponents with an early cross. Unlucky the cross did not reach the target but this is the kind of movement Tammy or other strikers could make in the box & it's crucial to have a LB who can see these plays.
4/9
Exhibit 4
Being aware of any type of transitional play. Backtracking for the defensive phase but as soon as there was an opportunity to intercept, Grimaldo takes it.
Neat pass once again between the lines for an assist.
37 interceptions in 6 UCL games this season!
5/9
Being aware of any type of transitional play. Backtracking for the defensive phase but as soon as there was an opportunity to intercept, Grimaldo takes it.
Neat pass once again between the lines for an assist.
37 interceptions in 6 UCL games this season!
5/9
Exhibit 5
- Has the ability to take excellent corners
- In this case an inverted cross
- Great vision for the assist
Overall club competition 2019/20:
80% pass accuracy
70% final 3rd pass accuracy
6/9
- Has the ability to take excellent corners
- In this case an inverted cross
- Great vision for the assist
Overall club competition 2019/20:


6/9
Exhibit 6
Has the ability to quickly turn defense into attack with phenomenal vision and passing range.
This is a wonderful assist!!
7/9
Has the ability to quickly turn defense into attack with phenomenal vision and passing range.
This is a wonderful assist!!
7/9
Exhibit 7
Being small in structure allows for the greater centre of gravity. He's quick to get into right defensive positions. Does not lunge into rash tackles.
Excellent defensive left-back play here.
Once again this is in the Champions League. He ain't messing around!
8/9
Being small in structure allows for the greater centre of gravity. He's quick to get into right defensive positions. Does not lunge into rash tackles.
Excellent defensive left-back play here.
Once again this is in the Champions League. He ain't messing around!
8/9
Exhibit 8
Phenomenal last man defending here. Has explosive speed to recover from dangerous situations. Has very good awareness of when to make the last-ditch tackle.
Bottom line - this man should be 2nd LB option if we fail to get Telles. Some would say he's 1st option!
9/9
Phenomenal last man defending here. Has explosive speed to recover from dangerous situations. Has very good awareness of when to make the last-ditch tackle.
Bottom line - this man should be 2nd LB option if we fail to get Telles. Some would say he's 1st option!
9/9