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GOAT ball winner but nowhere near as comfortable on the ball as Busquets. I believe it would be tough for him to do build-ups from the back against big team high pressure.

He plays in line with Matic at Chelsea. They can't collide even if he is at #10 in 4231 (presuming Messi as ST). Neither did Iniesta (last few seasons). Maybe the problem does not lie in them, don't you think? Actually, he assisted him many times with these deep through balls. And I certainly...

If my memory serves me, last time Mascherano started at DM in league was against Osasuna away (last Pep season I believe), also with Sergi Roberto in line-up. That didn't go well. :D

That's my whole point. No need to blame a particular player when the system and tactical approach failed.

Let's take a look at last season: Real Madrid Copa final (won't mention other two games in which I think he wasn't brilliant either), five games vs Atletico including the title decider at Camp Nou, Netherlands and Chile. 8 big games in which he was practically a non-factor, just last season on...

I guess we saw that against Real Madrid Copa final, Atletico second CL leg and last Liga game (actually almost all Atletico games), Bayern etc? Or vs Netherlands and Chile? or vs Brazil Confederations Cup when fucking Paulinho wrecked his shit? I'm not comparing them as players. It just doesn't...

Who, also, failed in big games. But since he's the Don, let's forget that and blame everything on Cesc.

"10 years ago today, aged 17, Messi made his debut for FC Barcelona. Never really happened for him." tw Lineker :hooray:

Inb4 one of them gets injured before Clasico. :angry: I'm still not really convinced about his fitness status. Maybe bench him for an extra runner and eventually introduce him in later stages. It's not as if Barca needs to attack at all costs.

Arg vs Hong Kong is listed at FIFA World Match Centre, so I believe it is official.

What a game that was! No Iniesta = no midfield ball circulation problem. How much do i exaggerate? :D

I agree with majority of your points but don't really think 2013-14 Iniesta really epitomise a fast midfield circulation player. Also, Busquets - Koke - Cesc worked just fine in the first game.

Classico referee, who is it? Is it known yet?

Wow, what a presence on LB! I really look forward seeing him more there.

It's as if he wants all opponent players on their half well positioned before releasing the ball. Ignored few Mathieu dangerous runs when he had acres of space in front of him. Didn't even try to exploit Rayo high line with through balls.

You really had to dig deep for those two games. I mean, 2009 and 2010, shit. And you didn't even get my point. @Henry_IB :p

Like vs RM Copa final, Atletico second leg and last Liga game, Bayern etc.? Or vs Chile and Netherlands?

Does anyone have the balls to tell him to stop hogging the fucking ball when there's space to attack from the transition? It seems he is more comfortable when the opponent is deep back behind the ball.

He would get 10 games in EPL for this (violent conduct). Spanish FA should really stop constantly ignoring this shit and start dealing with it mercilessly.

Why are people so mad because they gave him Golden Ball? Just look at the past times who got the award. Only 3 times in history it was player from the winning team, and only two times top scorer. The award really is consolation award if you look historically.