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If Coutinho isn't coming, just give Denis Suarez a chance and see how it works out.

He certainly looks very composed and clever. But, speaking of players he is supposed to replace here (Coutinho and Iniesta), he's not on that level of talent and skill. At the beginning of their careers, Coutinho and Iniesta perhaps weren't as consistent (although context has to be taken into...

That's what character, passion and resilience gets you. It's not just about goals, it's also attitude. If only Barca had Puyol.

They just whip those crosses in, playing numbers game. It works. It is rational and efficient when you think about it.

The amount of games they've won in 2016 is inexplicable, considering how they've played. Yes, they are famous for scrapping wins, and have top quality in their ranks. But they improvise so much and make so many mistakes, yet somehow teams refuse to punish them. And they always scrap it in the...

Rakitic is technically sound and very tidy player. When he has time and space, his passes are perfectly weighted and precise. He just doesn't have that speed of thought and smoothness like Busquets or Xavi, and is burdened with tough defensive work.

There is an inherent bias and knee-jerk reactions, which is a normal fan reaction after all. But really, we've seen this type of Madrid 'remontadas' too many times over the years. I'd be more confident if Madrid played well and missed their chances.

Madrid comeback written all over it... Villareal not clinical at all.

Of course he needed time adapting to tighter defense and overall more demanding game than in Brasil. Of course his game gets more controlled and efficient as he matures. It's a normal process for any player. Confidence is a big part of it. And of course Neymar had it in him from the very...

Neymar is very expressive player, like Ronaldinho was, and forcing him to be 100% disciplined and efficient would be counterproductive. Messi is not as flamboyant, but he also enjoys freedom to make plays by his instincts, even if sometimes there's more simple and logical solution. Busquets...

Some people just overthink too much and get stuck in an argument for the sake of it. It was obvious Neymar is once-in-generation talent from his Santos days. He was bound to succeed everywhere. He is just THAT talented. Simple as that. Only question was, is he competitive and driven enough to...

The most classiest and intelligent player I have ever watched.

Well I actually said: Unfortunately, I think some did.

For the millionth time, nobody here had any relevant data to gauge both keepers values and potential with certainty. Couple of matches and youtube clips, some bits of data here and there - absolutely irrelevant. Sure people had their ideas and expectations, but they could have easily been proven...

That wasn't my argument at all. I'm sure neither I or anyone here followed Sociedad that much to know how exactly was he doing there. And like I said, on the other hand there were stats going in his favour. That's as much as we knew. Barcelona staff made the decision, and it turned out fine...

How can you claim that with certainty? You followed Sociedad games that much? Because there is no way you can seriously determine quality of a keeper without a really large sample of full games. Where you also concentrate on watching that particular keeper. I don't think anyone here watched...

He was Chile captain already at 2010 World Cup. That's an international team with strong identity and very demanding and intensive high line. He made more saves than any La Liga keeper in last couple of years. Surely he was doing something right as a goalkeeper. You followed him carefully...

I doubt anyone here followed either keeper extensively prior to their arrival at Barca. Ter Stegen was hyped up at the moment and that's the only reason certain kind of supporters went insane when Bravo claimed number 1 spot.

Well, it's the usual thing with fans today, an over the the top response after few bad performances. Every player gets the same treatment. Why are you so bothered about this particular player? He will be alright, he's young and talented. Bravo on the other had lynch mob on his back after day 1...

He had the most saves in La Liga a season prior, established himself as NT captain, and Barca coaching staff asked specifically to sign him. That sounds like a good goalkeeper to me. Now you are either an expert scout who had watched every Sociedad game and formed highly distinctive opinion...