Player Profile

Japanese star gives Cov new dimension

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The LeaguePaper Team
7 January 2024

Player Profile: Coventry City winger Tatsuhiro Sakamoto
By Chris Dunlavy

When Tatsuhiro Sakamoto arrived at Coventry City from KV Oostende in the summer, Mark Robins had not fielded an orthodox winger for the best part of three years.
It did not take long for that to change. The Japanese international performed capably at wing-back, in central midfield, as a floating No.10 and even in the solitary game he spent as a centre-forward.
Yet it quickly became obvious that Sakamoto was at his most dangerous when he drifted into wide areas, using his explosive pace, skilful dribbling and incredible...

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