David Luiz goes too far up the pitch for me, and we already have Alba and Alves for that. I'd prefer a more defensive minded CB. Hmmm, I wonder who is a defensive minded CB who isn't slow and is good in the air. Oh, I know! BENATIA...
This board is driving me nuts.
Balanta is young and it's rumoured that Barcelona are looking at him. However he is quite short and not strong, and I'd like a tall and strong defender to improve our set-piece problem.
1. Style of football
2. Watching Ronaldinho as a child
3. Barcelona is a beautiful city
4. "Mes que un club"
5. My Uncle supported them
6. Humble players
Ibra carried his team much more than Ronaldo. With Sweden, Ibra is pretty much their only hope. With Portugal you have CR7, Moutinho, Nani, Pepe, Coentrao, Alves etc.
I think a 4-2-3-1 with Matic could work well for Chelsea. Matic has got great vision as well, maybe he can even help Torres score more.
Here is what could work - http://www.futhead.com/14/squads/5298576/
I actually agree with what you say. I'm happy with Pique and Bartra, but I do think we need a third CB that's tall and quick. However, you talk about Mertesacker as if it is easy to bench him. Mertesacker and Koscielny have been the best in the BPL this season, and when Vermaelen comes on he is...
Fair enough, but everyone said Atletico would get smashed when they let go of Torres. Then they let go of Aguero. Then they let go of Falcao. Now they have Diego Costa.
They'll probably just produce another prolific striker xD
That's a good point. I have to say that if Barca were to pay a lot of cash for a player, I'd rather it be a player like Hummels. However, Mangala possesses those traits that we need in defence. Height, strength and pace. If you don't believe that we need another centre-back, then we must be...
I agree.
Honestly, I think we'll have to agree to disagree. I think just buying one of these players for a reasonable price could help us a lot. Especially against teams who love crossing it to their big, strong centre forward.
I never claimed they are our only valid targets. I was just...
Many, many sources. We know it's true.
I think it would be useful if we got another centre-back however. Mascherano gets dominated in the air and Puyol is old. This leaves us just with Pique and Bartra. I don't think they can play every game.
As you all know, Barca are keen on signing David Luiz. However, three other centre-backs are being considered as alternatives.
1. Thomas Vermaelen
He is 28 years old and captain, so Vermaelen is experienced. Unfortunately he said he doesn't want to leave Arsenal a few days ago. 6'0" tall and...
And we will be playing at home.
It doesn't look like anyone will sign Diego Costa until the summer transfer window. I was hoping someone would sign him up, that would make our chances of winning the league better.