JamDav1982
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Pedri is a better player than Ruiz and it is not even close.
He was better in this World Cup also.
He was better in this World Cup also.
Not trueFootball is about physical attributes as much as it is about technique.
Can you disprove something I said?
Pedri performed better than Ruiz vs Belgium. Fact
Pedri performed better than Ruiz vs Argentina. Fact
Not true
Then Pedri should have played over Fabian, not used as a sub when Fabian got tired.
He was not used when Fabian got tired. Against Belgium he was subbed off as soon as second half started and Spain was much better in second half.Then Pedri should have played over Fabian, not used as a sub when Fabian got tired.
Phisicality is super important, especially in a defensive position.
He was not used when Fabian got tired. Against Belgium he was subbed off as soon as second half started and Spain was much better in second half.
In the final he was subbed on in 63rd minute which means he played more minutes than Ruiz in that game.
Physicality is important but technique is definitely more important in football. You said they matter equally.
Baena is superior to Ferran at LW.
Pedri is superior in midfield to Ruiz.
One minute Ruiz is a physical monster the next he gets tired after 45-60 mins.
Man, your best players start the game. The coach sees Fabian Ruiz as the superior midfielder in the formation that Spain plays in. Couldn't be any clearer.
If LDF sees it like that it's ok.Man, your best players start the game. The coach sees Fabian Ruiz as the superior midfielder in the formation that Spain plays in. Couldn't be any clearer.
World of difference between Pedri coming on when the opposition is leggy and saying Fabian is tired.
Another dunce conclusion by jamdunce.
Pedri is so bad physically, that fresh Pedri vs tired opponents is not a big advantage. He still gets beat in physical duels and speed.
It's life. Some players are gifted technically, but crap athletes. Genes are a thing.