Should play as RWB not as RB. His strength is going forward, his defending is solid but can get caught out from time to time, especially when the opponent is playing counter attacking football. He is reasonably fast, strong and has a decent cross, which is why you want him to play as RWB. Works best in a 3-5-2 formation that Ronald Koeman played at Feyenoord. Solid jumping and heading to clear corner kicks and free kicks from the side. Okay with tackling and challenging the ball. Does have a wee bit of a temper. Mentally not that strong, when the team was behind I've rarely seen him to try to make a difference. Good stamina and endurance, rarely gets injured and has a good work rate.What's the verdict then Cove? From what I've seen, he's an excellent signing!
Verdict: good signing in general, not so sure about his adaptability, will have trouble adapting to the EPL way of defending. If Pardew uses him only as a RB, I can see him fail.
