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Bringing in an injury prone 18 years old against Getafe doesn't sound like the best plan tbh

I feel it was intended as a shot

True. O'riley has owned him so far. Stats back it up, zero successful dribble or crosses. Still, moso dangerous player, mainly due to how sterile Arsenal are.

More of a "fundamental " game than basic, IMO. Which is fine, some all timers like Ancelotti and SAF were like that. I am not sure of he is adapting to physicality or to his own midfield, which is probably the worst for Pep's ball during his career. Other than Rodri, his midfield and...

He is one of the few physical beasts in our defensive setup.1.86m who was actually the quickest in terms of top speed last year, strong and no nonsense player. Is actually a good passer if you leave him room. OTOH, he is a stiff when it comes to change of direction, and not the best in passing...

Maldini has the CV to back it up, though. 20 something years at extremely high level, early bloomer who lasted for eternity. It is a bit like Messi or CR7 who both hit the perfect storm, starting their careers at top clubs, having great coaches, having great work ethic, no career ending...

He is unlikely to ever have the amount of accomplishments to get that title, which matters a lot in those discussing. Maybe if he continues at high level for another hallf decade and win a couple of CL or something, but odds are against him. Best of his generation is the most likely answer.

Real sold some other levers, but not TV rights. But their official statement is that they have 12M non-stadium in debt, Barca hasn't been as transparent with their numbers, but estimated to be anything around 1B to 1.5B, tge difference itself is staggering. You have to wonder what is the plan...

I don't want to get dragged into the Laporta great or he sucks, but the numbers are ugly and actually bad. I expected us to be in a better shape this year, but it is worse. We can't keep operating like this, and it seems we are putting all our eggs on the Camp Nou elevating us. I hope it works...

Because they prohibted such way of calculations now. They put a minimum number related to income, something like one 3rd of your income or whatever.

Anyone follows OGC Nice? They have 2 young players in the positions we need the most. Jérémy Jacquet, CB, quick and knows how to play with the ball, long legs, 1.9m, 20 years of age. Arsenal was interested in him but the deal didn't go through, he returned from loan and is cementing himself as...

Honestly, this might be the year that he should be backup rather than a starter. Things could change, but past weeks feels like we are there

His contract ends in 2027 according to transfermarket, let's see what they could get for him before launching all those hypothesis. Sporting are the worst in sales among the top 3 in Portugal, so I won't hold my breath for anything more than 50M for him, at most

He is in good form in Brazil, good for him. He has gone through some shit in the past 2 years (on both career and personal level), getting back on track is always good for such young player. Good for us that we moved on too.

He will surely be integrated with B team before getting a chance to train with the first team.