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I think he's been disappointing at Newcastle personally. After watching Euro 2012, I thought he was outstanding but he's been solid at Newcastle without being anything special.
That analysis brings up some interesting points but it is a bit skewed. For example, "Tackles won" as a stat unless it is a percentage s Newcastle defenders will have to make more tackles than Arsenal ones. Debuchy's percentage of tackles won is 55% and Sagna's is 56%. In terms of total duels won (aerial included) Debuchy's is 57% whilst Sagna's is 61%.
That article focused on goals, assists and chances created to claim Debuchy was stronger going forward. However, it might just show a different style. For example, Sagna's pass completion is 85% compared with Debuchy's 73%. Sagna plays in a system designed to keep the ball and will often prefer to make a simple pass rather than put the ball into the box.
Debuchy is not just more wasteful in his passing either. Whilst they've both scored 1 goal each, a look at their shooting stats tells a different story. Debuchy has had 35 shots to Sagna's 16. So again, whilst Sagna suits Arsenal's measured build up, Debuchy is wasteful with shots. The shots taken might also show poor decision making. Of Sagna's 16 shots, only 5 of them were outside of the box. Sagna shoots more often than not, when he is in the box and has a greater chance of scoring. Over half of Debuchy's shots were from outside of the area.
good reply mate.