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Anyone heard about him? Uruguyan player of the tournament at the copa america

The telegraph:
Dalglish is hopeful of completing a £12 million deal for the 20 year-old Coates before the end of the month.

He may also offer Bellamy an escape from Manchester City. The striker, who left Liverpool in 2007, would most likely have to take a pay cut to rejoin the Anfield side. It is unclear whether City would allow him to sign for potential rivals on either a loan basis or for a cut-price fee.

Dalglish’s need for further defensive cover increased yesterday after Liverpool allowed Greek international Sotirios Kyrgiakos to join Wolfsburg on a free transfer.

The 6ft 6 in Coates impressed during Uruguay’s victorious Copa America campaign and has been monitored by Manchester City prior to their capture of Stefan Savic. Currently with Nacional, Coates was due to switch to Brazilian side Sao Paulo, only for the Uruguayan side to pull out of the deal when his profile, and price, increased.

Dalglish, meanwhile, has admitted that Liverpool asked too much of Andy Carroll in the immediate aftermath of his club record £35 million move from Newcastle in January.

Carroll’s debut for Liverpool was delayed for six weeks after his deadline day move to Merseyside thanks to a groin injury sustained playing for his hometown club against Aston Villa on Dec 28.

Even after returning from that intractable problem, the 22-year-old struggled to convince, further injury issues restricting him to just six Premier League appearances and two goals. Dalglish, though, believes even that may have been asking too much of a player short of fitness.

“He was never really fit when he came here,” said the Scot. “We pushed him in probably earlier than we should have and it was not particularly fair on him. Last season we were a wee bit unkind on his and asked a bit too much of him.”

Though Carroll has yet to score this season, Dalglish is adamant the improvement is clear. The forward featured in all six of Liverpool’s pre-season games, and has led the line effectively against both Sunderland and Arsenal. “Andy is 22,” said his manager. “Every time he plays, people will ask if that’s the best he can be. But you never stop. You always want to improve.

“It is best to judge him when he is fully fit, and this season he certainly looks a lot fitter.”

Dalglish’s attempts to clear the deadwood from his squad are gathering pace with a move to AC Milan likely to be in place for Alberto Aquilani this week.

Nabil El Zhar has already joined Levante and Milan Jovanovic the Belgian side Anderlecht, with the likes of QPR target Joe Cole and Christian Poulsen expected to follow. Inter Milan have not made an offer for Dirk Kuyt, contrary to reports in Italy.

Sotirios Kyrgiakos was on Monday on the verge of moving to the German side Wolfsburg on a free transfer. The Greek international was in Germany on Monday for a medical as Liverpool continue the clear out of their squad.
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Saw this over Twitter before, never really seen him, but Uruguay are developing really well as a footballing nation, and at 20, he's certainly got youth on his side.
 
as i said in the cahill thread, i don't know much about him, but he's the most striking looking player i've ever seen. he really is an absoloute colossus.
 
I prefer the idea of young defender who is a '6' (coates) but has the potential to be a '9' than a defender who is a '7' and that is pretty much all he is ever going to be.
also I doubt we would have released the greek without having a replacement lined up.
 
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I doubt we would have released the greek with having a replacement lined up.
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It would be a bit of a strange move if we didn't have anyone lined up.
I know we're not involved in as many competitions this season, but it only takes one or two injuries. Particularly as we have Glass-Legs Agger in that position.
 
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[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=46565.msg1385003#msg1385003 date=1314061161]
I doubt we would have released the greek with having a replacement lined up.
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It would be a bit of a strange move if we didn't have anyone lined up.
I know we're not involved in as many competitions this season, but it only takes one or two injuries. Particularly as we have Glass-Legs Agger in that position.
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agger and skrtel are injury prone and carra is aging, we'd be mad not to move for a CB before sept 1st
 
DOB: 7/10/1990
Height: 1.96 m
Weight: 85 kg

Following in the footsteps of national team captain Diego Lugano and his centre-back partner Diego Godin, 20-year-old Uruguayan Sebastian Coates looks set to become the next star defender from Nacional to make a name for himself in Europe. Measuring close to 6ft 6in and weighing around 90kg, young Coates is a tall, physically imposing presence in the centre of defence, who possesses a surprising burst of pace for a player of his size and has even shown himself to be highly composed and skilled with the ball at his feet.

Having broken into Nacional’s first team in early 2009, Coates has established himself as a regular in the starting XI over the past two seasons, even being singled out as one of the side’s most influential players by team management, helping guide the side to the 2011 Championship Playoffs with his commanding play at the back. What’s more, Coates does not possess that reckless streak, which South American defenders so often carry, instead looking calm and collected in most situations and very rarely making clumsy errors. However, perhaps the one characteristic of his which truly stands out is his fantastic positioning; his ability to anticipate the play and find himself in the right position to cut out a through ball or make a well-timed challenge. Certainly, in footballing terms, Coates is the full package at centre back; a complete defender, in the mould of Inter Milan’s Lúcio or even his fellow Uruguayan Lugano, whom he is often compared to back home.

On the international stage, Coates has been a regular in Uruguay’s recently successful U-20 side and his impressive performances in the League and Copa Libertadores have even earned him a call-up to the full side. Called into the squad for the first time for the World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica, in November 2009, Coates unfortunately did not managed to make an appearance but continued to be talked about as a possible inclusion for Uruguay’s squad in South Africa over the coming months. He did not ultimately make the final 23, as coach Tabarez decided that it was too early for the youngster to be making such a big step, but one can definitely expect Coates to become a fixture in the side in the not too distant future, as Uruguay look to make it to Brazil in 2014, the site of their historic upset in the 1950 World Cup, and improve upon their impressive display in South Africa.

As the holder of a Spanish passport, Coates also has a potentially far easier route to Europe than many other players coming out of South America, and such a valuable commodity should be yet another incentive for any club wishing to bring the young Uruguayan across the Atlantic. Reports in January even claimed that AC Milan had already negotiated a deal to bring Coates to the San Siro this summer and, although those rumours are far from confirmed, it simply goes to show what a hot commodity the Nacional defender is currently. Whether it be in the coming months, or sometime early next year, expect Coates not to stick around Montevideo much longer. He could very well be plying his trade in one of Europe’s top leagues before too long.
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Sebastian Coates is one of the most promising players on the entire South American continent. This is not only due to his talent and skills but also because of his size. At the age of 19, this physical prodigy (1.96cm tall and 86kg), is considered the next hope for the defence of Uruguay’s national team in the upcoming years.

Coates has played as a centre-back for the Uruguayan side Nacional Montevideo since he was 11-years-old. He came through the ranks and was the captain of all the youth categories of the club. Coates’ talent was spotted early on and he was part of the Uruguayan Under-17 national team back in 2007.

Step by step Coates continued to progress and in 2009 he was part of the Uruguayan Under-20 side at the South American Youth Championship (Sudamericano sub-20), where the Uruguayan team finished the tournament in third place. Coates was considered one of the leading players of the team in that tournament, together with another highly rated prospect, Nicolas Lodiero. Later on, he was also part of the Uruguayan Under-20 team which played at the Under-20 World Cup in Egypt. Where the Uruguay team reached the last 16 - losing to Brazil 3-1.

Coates has also featured for the Nacional first team and has already produced some highly rated performances, especially in the 2009 Copa Libertadores (see video below). His displays and potential makes a move to Europe during summer 2010 something that is very likely to happen. Teams from Italy have already spotted the young starlet and his name has already been linked to clubs such as Inter Milan, Palermo, Fiorentina and it was also reported that Juventus sent scouts to follow Coates’ performances.

The 19-year-old is a very tall and very strong player. Even though, he is not extremely fast, he has long legs and great timing with his tackles. These skills together with his strength and size, makes it a really tough task to try and pass him by dribbling or through upper body strength. Even for quick and skilled players.

Coates’ heading game is tremendous and his size and strength gives him an advantage against almost any player. He is capable of marking any player inside the box in set play situations and at the other end of the pitch; he is capable of scoring.

One might say – "OK, so he is tall and strong, that gives him some natural advantages but what about his technique? And for his size, isn’t he a clumsy player?" Well, that is not the case with Coates.

Even though, he is not a dribbler, for his size and role on the field he has decent technique. He is capable of controlling the ball and can hold on to it for a while. He is also capable of quick movements which can help him keep the ball at his feet or break free from his opponents at dead ball situations inside the box. He also has decent passing skills and is a very confident player.

It is very likely that Coates will be part of the Uruguay national team in the upcoming 2010 World Cup but it is not certain that he will play, as for the moment the Uruguay coach – Oscar Tabarez, might prefer more experienced players at the back. But, as much as there can be a sure thing in football, at the next World Cup in 2014; Coates will surely play a major part.

All in all, Coates has tremendous potential and it seems that under the right guidance and with more game experience, he actually might become a world class defender. He still needs to improve some aspects of his game, like his acceleration, but for his age he is really something special.
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Binny's Bold Bits Beckons Best Back 2B Bagged!

Makes me all poetic and excited at the same time! :laugh:
 
[quote author=cobrastatus link=topic=46565.msg1385037#msg1385037 date=1314076715]
I get the impression from Binny's bolded text that we have a future Sami Hyppia on our hands, sign sign sign!
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Seconded
 
If we do sign this guy can we at least get him on a 5 year contract with a $70m buy-out clause minimum because no doubt he'll want to join Barca/Madrid after 2 years.
 
@rorysmith_tel Rory Smith

Questions, questions: no transfer ever definite but Coates signs good. Heard Bellamy few times this summer: file under maybe for now. #LFC
 
This kid would be an awesome signing in my opinion. He was superb in the Copa America
 
would I be correct in saying the only player we've made a bid for (according to the papers) and missed out on is jones? you'd hope us making a bid is a clear indication he wants to come (information gathered via suarez).
 
Latest on twitter is that we have had a bid accepted at 7 mill. Now City have matched that..
 
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Latest on twitter is that we have had a bid accepted at 7 mill. Now City have matched that..
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cunts.
 
[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=46565.msg1385090#msg1385090 date=1314087023]
would I be correct in saying the only player we've made a bid for (according to the papers) and missed out on is jones? you'd hope us making a bid is a clear indication he wants to come (information gathered via suarez).
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You'd think most youngsters in South America would jump at the chance to join one of the top clubs in Europe. Also to join South American legends like Suarez and ..Lucas
 
[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=46565.msg1385096#msg1385096 date=1314087206]
[quote author=Hansern link=topic=46565.msg1385093#msg1385093 date=1314087144]
Latest on twitter is that we have had a bid accepted at 7 mill. Now City have matched that..
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cunts.
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They better not have, and he better realise that he's going to get first team football here, more than he would there.
 
From the limited amount of times Ive seen him he has always bossed it convincingly in the air and never looked uncomfortable with the ball at his feet either. Sign him now, in 2 years his price will have doubled
 
They've signed Savic this summer so he is surely their young promising CB of choice. They also have Bouyata (sp?) who is meant to be rated quite highly within the club. If they have bid, Coates would do well to see some sense and not join them because he won't get a game.

That said, if I was him I'd be looking at Wilson and wondering if the same will happen to me.
 
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