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All the points about Alves are valid. He's slowed down and become predictable in attack, like the whole team. But his work rate and ball retention is excellent. Montoya on the other hand brings variety because he's less predictable - he doesn't _always_ go forward - which actually makes him more...

May be a nice person away from the public limelight, I don't know, but in public behaves disgracefully, promotes ugly football, and has a win at all costs attitude that is abhorrent, for me. For me, football is mainly art. If football were only about winning, then I as a fan would always support...

No, not too harsh. He gives stamina and ball retention. This is good. But he's lost speed, and it shows, especially because Barca as a whole has aged and slowed down. Maybe if everyone else was at their peak, Alves' weaknesses would be covered up. But that's not the case today. All Barca...

Agreed, Alves is just 'boosting our numbers up front' or in other words just helping in ball retention, but as you say, he does not present enough of a direct threat to score or assist. He doesn't have the speed he used to when he would consistently get past the outside of the left back no...

1. Versatile player 2. Has kept improving every year - a continuous learner is always good to have 3. Good on the ball AND fast - a good Barca type player 4. Two footed 5. Can shoot. Unlike most of our players! Definitely someone to keep. Of course, injuries are his problem. But though that's...