🇪🇸 Diego Costa

[Styles 9,790]

which angle you're talking about then? (so I can understand)

The chance at 3.50

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbasB3Dz_-0

I wouldn't say that was a great save by Howard; it's more of a miss than it is a save in my opinion, if that makes sense?

If I recall correctly the Sporting Lisbon chance was quite similar.

[Barbara 15,149]

The chance at 3.50

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbasB3Dz_-0

I wouldn't say that was a great save by Howard; it's more of a miss than it is a save in my opinion, if that makes sense?

If I recall correctly the Sporting Lisbon chance was quite similar.

come on, that's a brilliant save... absolutely brilliant.

I still don't get it. You mean he isn't good in 1 vs 1 against goalies that go and close down his angle options? You talked about him having a problem with the angle, but each of those misses come from different angles. For Spain he's very centralized, although cutting inside a bit, in the Everton he's totally coming from the flank and as far as I remember against Sporting, it was a very centered attempt too. So which angle are you talking about?

Regardless of not understand what you're labeling as a problem, I'll give my two cents.

Costa isn't a technically gifted player. He's very smart and he has an incredible ability of making the most out of shots (his dribbling for that Willian goal two weeks ago isn't something I can see him pulling out successfully a lot).

So everything that requires a more refined touch or technique, I think he'll lack. But he doesn't need a refined or fancy touch to score those goals. He could just hit it hard, in a good angle.

In this last season's goals compilations he scored 1x1 with goalies coming out to get the ball and close down his angles in 10 occasions out of 36 goals scored (0:38; 0:58 - this one identical to Howard's save which just makes me believe further it was a great save, he really stretched out his already big leg; 1:12; 1:20, 1:36; 2:24; 2:42; 3:03; 3:24 - in this one instead of shooting, he chose to dribble the GK; 3:34). Notice that in some of these goals not only he had the goalie ahead of him, but also a defender. I don't think Diego has a problem with certain angles. He's predictable, every time he's cutting in and the goalie is closing him down as well as the angles, he's going for a wide shot. He also could have a larger repertoire, with curls, chips, high balls. But I don't think it's an angle problem.

Also I remember watching this very same video before he signed for us and I remember my thoughts exactly: 'that's not that impressive' because I was looking at those goals and thinking that they weren't that hard to score, a bunch of sitters, with a few good goals mixed. The thing with a good striker is that he doesn't make impressive things often, he just keeps scoring. That's the impressive part. And in that sense, Diego is more than impressive - and I once again admit I was completely wrong about him.

[Styles 9,790]

come on, that's a brilliant save... absolutely brilliant.

I still don't get it. You mean he isn't good in 1 vs 1 against goalies that go and close down his angle options? You talked about him having a problem with the angle, but each of those misses come from different angles. For Spain he's very centralized, although cutting inside a bit, in the Everton he's totally coming from the flank and as far as I remember against Sporting, it was a very centered attempt too. So which angle are you talking about?

Regardless of not understand what you're labeling as a problem, I'll give my two cents.

Costa isn't a technically gifted player. He's very smart and he has an incredible ability of making the most out of shots (his dribbling for that Willian goal two weeks ago isn't something I can see him pulling out successfully a lot).

So everything that requires a more refined touch or technique, I think he'll lack. But he doesn't need a refined or fancy touch to score those goals. He could just hit it hard, in a good angle.

The Everton angle, mostly. And I could have sworn that the Lisbon miss was from a similar angle. Maybe it's the fact that Costa is trying to curl the ball into the far post in all three chances that is making them seem similar in my mind. So yeah, perhaps it isn't the angle itself but his shooting form/technique when trying to aim for that corner and he isn't getting enough curl/whip on the ball.

I really don't think it's a great save by the way. It's a good save, don't get me wrong, but I think that should be a goal 9/10.

In this last season's goals compilations he scored 1x1 with goalies coming out to get the ball and close down his angles in 10 occasions out of 36 goals scored (0:38; 0:58 - this one identical to Howard's save which just makes me believe further it was a great save, he really stretched out his already big leg; 1:12; 1:20, 1:36; 2:24; 2:42; 3:03; 3:24 - in this one instead of shooting, he chose to dribble the GK; 3:34). Notice that in some of these goals not only he had the goalie ahead of him, but also a defender. I don't think Diego has a problem with certain angles. He's predictable, every time he's cutting in and the goalie is closing him down as well as the angles, he's going for a wide shot. He also could have a larger repertoire, with curls, chips, high balls. But I don't think it's an angle problem.

Also I remember watching this very same video before he signed for us and I remember my thoughts exactly: 'that's not that impressive' because I was looking at those goals and thinking that they weren't that hard to score, a bunch of sitters, with a few good goals mixed. The thing with a good striker is that he doesn't make impressive things often, he just keeps scoring. That's the impressive part. And in that sense, Diego is more than impressive - and I once again admit I was completely wrong about him.

Thanks for the video.

Yeah, technically he isn't the best - which really isn't a problem. A lot of those finishes were scuffed shots but they still went in which is all that really matters. One of the Sky pundits recently went through Costa's Atletico goals from last season and he kept saying "he didn't hit that one cleanly", and to be fair, he was right.

[TheOneChan95 225]

The Everton angle, mostly. And I could have sworn that the Lisbon miss was from a similar angle. Maybe it's the fact that Costa is trying to curl the ball into the far post in all three chances that is making them seem similar in my mind. So yeah, perhaps it isn't the angle itself but his shooting form/technique when trying to aim for that corner and he isn't getting enough curl/whip on the ball.

I really don't think it's a great save by the way. It's a good save, don't get me wrong, but I think that should be a goal 9/10.

Thanks for the video.

Yeah, technically he isn't the best - which really isn't a problem. A lot of those finishes were scuffed shots but they still went in which is all that really matters. One of the Sky pundits recently went through Costa's Atletico goals from last season and he kept saying "he didn't hit that one cleanly", and to be fair, he was right.

I sort of agree, as long as it goes in we won't complain. But it would be good if he did have the technique to put more curve on it for instance. But his shooting style is pretty good for a striker that usually scores in the box in that it is always low. I said it before I don't recall him blasting many over the bar at all.

[Special Juan 28,141]

Against Arsenal, Costa was central to the goal; Szczesny had advanced, and with the ball on the bounce, that allowed Costa to simply lift the ball over the keeper.

Brilliant goal but very different to the kind of situation/angle that I'm talking about.

It's quite understated how difficult a chance that is to take. Some may say "Oh he only has to touch it" that isn't true, the balance and execution of that is not easy at all. If we are talking the whole thing, firstly the chest touch has be 100% immaculate so that 1. The ball doesn't get away from him and 2. The finish is quality because he has to stay balanced, but execute perfectly whilst putting enough purchase on it to not only nick it over the keeper, but to have enough pace to make it enter the goal before the defender can deal with it.

One of my favorite Costa goals this one.

[Sidzeret 2,257]

It's quite understated how difficult a chance that is to take. Some may say "Oh he only has to touch it" that isn't true, the balance and execution of that is not easy at all. If we are talking the whole thing, firstly the chest touch has be 100% immaculate so that 1. The ball doesn't get away from him and 2. The finish is quality because he has to stay balanced, but execute perfectly whilst putting enough purchase on it to not only nick it over the keeper, but to have enough pace to make it enter the goal before the defender can deal with it.

One of my favorite Costa goals this one.

Most players will take an extra touch after controlling tye ball with the chest and the chance of lobbing the keeper becomes a helluva lot harder.

Liked the way he waited for the ball to bounce to his advantage before the actual finish with the lob.

[beyondinvisible 47]

One of my favorite Costa goals this one.

Yes, it's simply beautiful.

I always used to think he was a brute force striker. After watching him play regularly this season, it's obvious that he's so much more than that. Yes, he's strong and uses his strength to bully defenders but he's also good with his positioning, times his runs into the box well, and is generally aware of what's going on around him. 32 million is a huge bargain. Compared to the other transfers, he would have been worth closer to 45-50 million.

The scary part for other teams is that I don't think he has fully developed as a striker yet. He could still get better!

[The Skipper 20,609]

Costa still seems to be technically underrated by some IMO, sure he isn't the most technically gifted but he's still very good technically IMO, even though if it does look unorthodox on the eye. It's not a weakness at all for him.

[Barbara 15,149]

Costa still seems to be technically underrated by some IMO, sure he isn't the most technically gifted but he's still very good technically IMO, even though if it does look unorthodox on the eye. It's not a weakness at all for him.

yeah, but I don't see him dribbling, having a fancy finish or a mesmerizing goal all the time. He's technique is somewhere else. I think maybe we should start using the word flair instead of technique.

[Special Juan 28,141]

I think one word that sums him up is 'Dangerous'

I mean this guy has joined a league where a lot of people didn't even think he would score 10 all season, let alone do what he has done so far. People can analyse his finishing, his body shape, his touch, his aerial ability and his all round game, the fact remains this guy is fucking quality at what he does…….he just does the job that's asked of him every single time.

[Jase 43,479]

Against Arsenal, Costa was central to the goal; Szczesny had advanced, and with the ball on the bounce, that allowed Costa to simply lift the ball over the keeper.

Brilliant goal but very different to the kind of situation/angle that I'm talking about.

Speaking of Szczesny, had no idea what was he doing. He looked like he was going to come out but then backtracked. Yes, the ball was bouncing but had he came a few more yards out, the goal might not have happened at all. In the end, he was like neither here nor there.

[Styles 9,790]

Speaking of Szczesny, had no idea what was he doing. He looked like he was going to come out but then backtracked. Yes, the ball was bouncing but had he came a few more yards out, the goal might not have happened at all. In the end, he was like neither here nor there.

It's the touch on his chest that took Szczesny out; Costa got his first touch absolutely right and didn't allow Szczesny the chance to close him down. The assist and the finish itself were both of high quality, but that touch to guide the ball into his path without breaking stride was sensational.

[Jase 43,479]

It's the touch on his chest that took Szczesny out; Costa got his first touch absolutely right and didn't allow Szczesny the chance to close him down. The assist and the finish itself were both of high quality, but that touch to guide the ball into his path without breaking stride was sensational.

The touch was good but the ball was still bouncing and Szczesny could have come slightly further out to close down the angle. Not that I'm complaining about the goal but yeah, He completely took himself out of the equation really.

[beyondinvisible 47]

The touch was good but the ball was still bouncing and Szczesny could have come slightly further out to close down the angle. Not that I'm complaining about the goal but yeah, He completely took himself out of the equation really.

I think Szczesny waits to see if Koscielny can catch up with Costa and also which way he's planning to go. Only then he starts moving. I don't think you can blame the keeper here though. This should have been dealt with by the defenders.

Really doesn't matter who was at fault. That goal was class.

[Atlas Lion 1,223]

Costa> Aguero>Falcao

RVP is past it. Suarez is the best in the world, he may rival Ronaldo & Messi for the Balon D'or.

Also, No mention of Hugo Sanchez? Surely he's one of the top 15-20 of all time?

5 La Liga titles

5 Pichichi's

1 Euro Golden Boot

?

In regards to attacking players, I would

Maradona

DiStefano

Messi

Romario

Garrincha

Pele

Ronaldo

Gerd Muller

Eusebio

Puskas

Cryuff

C.Ronaldo

George Best

Van Basten

Bastistuta

Meazza

Sanchez

[iseah100 5,612]

In regards to attacking players, I would

Maradona

DiStefano

Messi

Romario

Garrincha

Pele

Ronaldo

Gerd Muller

Eusebio

Puskas

Cryuff

C.Ronaldo

Van Basten

Bastistuta

Meazza

Sanchez

Seems fair to me. Good list.

[Atlas Lion 1,223]

Seems fair to me. Good list.

Forgot Georgie Best. He'd be between C.Ronaldo and Van Basten.

[iseah100 5,612]

Forgot Georgie Best. He'd be between C.Ronaldo and Van Basten.

How good were some of the English guys like Shearer and Lineker?

[Atlas Lion 1,223]

How good were some of the English guys like Shearer and Lineker?

Shearer was a monster in every sense, didn't see much of Lineker. Truth be told, the late 80's and 90's generation of English players absolutely shits all over this current one.

[iseah100 5,612]

Shearer was a monster in every sense, didn't see much of Lineker. Truth be told, the late 80's and 90's generation of English players absolutely shits all over this current one.

But doesn't make your list? Lineker was a poacher, from what I've seen. Yea, for sure. I've seen a lot of Hugo Sanchez, amazing athlete.