1 - Marc-Andre ter Ansplant
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Bobo32
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He's also a good shot stopper, but yes, he makes sure that there is little use for opponents to press high, Barcelona can usually control their own buildup because of the keeper. This is a bigger effect than if he stops 50% or 60% of a certain type of shot, it influences the teams entire style and how they can be set up both with and without the ball.
I think his style annoys a lot of people. Evidently it does, it's alot of moaning about his facial expressions, that he screams too little etc. But also his playing style, he is usually not diving for the ball or attacking the attacker, but rather positioning himself in a good spot and covering. In my video he saves a lot of 1v1:s, but it's easy to see these saves just as misses by the attacker...
I just think that goal is a peripheral thing, and that users here should not care too much about it or assume that he is living off of that goal in the minds of anyone making decisions for FC Barcelona. I even doubt there are any fans thinking Roberto should be judged more highly because of that goal, but I've seen a lot of posters pointing towards that goal in the same way you did, almost making it a negative thing in a strawman or demon-like way.
Yes he is a la masia player who can play a lot of positions and who mostly does well, he never had potential for more than a squad player which also made some people underrate him after they found that out...
FinBarcelonafan
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Considering how shitty the whole team often was defensively it's hard to blame the keeper, or any single player.
I mean how often have we seen little defensive work from forwards + slow, weak midfield opponents could just walk by + slow defenders making mistakes left and right...idk, but i think even prime Kahn would've conceded quite a lot
Not saying ter Stegen is particularly amazing but i think there isn't much to be proud of for the whole team when it comes to defending against strong opponents.
True but he didn't make any crucial save either. Not Big leader what goalie is supposed to be.
Goalkeeper should give your whole team confidence.
But yes, Barcas defense is utter garbage. Team effort defensively is zero.
malvolio
Senior Member
are courtois or oblak big leaders?
FinBarcelonafan
Well-known member
You can lead many ways. Even silent leader who does his job is great. Gives confidence.
malvolio
Senior Member
so the answer is no. thanks
FinBarcelonafan
Well-known member
Captain doesn't always have to be the loud mouth, if he does his job the best. I don't see problem. Actions speak more than words.
malvolio
Senior Member
kante does his job the best. is he a big leader?
Xaviniesta
Senior Member
Messigician
Senior Member
LMFAO that clip is so bad
FinBarcelonafan
Well-known member
Yes. He seems to have balls in big games.
PL, CL and World Cup winner.
Of course not every player fits the category. Personally I don't think Messi was good captain with Barca. He tends to sulk too much.. BUT Messi was good captain for Argentina in Copa. He raised his level as a captain. Didn't sulk when things looked bad.
Hopefully he can bring same joy to Barca.
raedkuwait
Senior Member
Hhhhhh i really really totally agree with you man
raedkuwait
Senior Member
One thing i am sure off if we had valdase for the game against rome or liverpool we would be through 100%.
DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
Both make clutch saves or big saves in big moments all the time. Don't know about the leader part, but I don't even care about that if you can command the backline as a GK should and make big saves when needed.
Something we've not seen from ter Stegen for a while now. To make matters worse he has knee issues. He's had injury problems with his knee for the third consecutive season now.
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