11 - Raphinha

Messi983

Messi983

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There were reports he wants to stay in Bilbao and play European football with them next season.

CL probably won't happen but EL final next season is played at San Mames so that could be a good enough motivation for him to stay.

Also don't see how we could afford to buy him this summer. Athletic won't negotiate and we can't straight up pay his clause.
 
serghei

serghei

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Another good game. He has 21 goals and assists in 1800 mins this season. He had 22 last season in almost 3000. I hope they don't get any funny ideas and sell him.
 
jamrock

jamrock

Senior Member
He and yamal are the only two that are must keeps in the forward line.

I wish he could play on the left more naturally but such is life
 
serghei

serghei

Senior Member
Does even better on the left than on the right imo. They need to leave the front line as is next season if they don't have a lot of money to spend and invest all of it in midfield and defense.
 
jamrock

jamrock

Senior Member
Nah he's better in the right, what little dribble skills he has is shown more on the right and he's so left footed, at least he cuts in on his stronger foot.

But he's doing a serviceable job filling in.
 
DonAK

DonAK

President of FC Barcelona
He's not a left-winger for sure. Brutha can barely dribble past players on the right wing which is his preferred side and the side where it should be easier for him.

There is however a point to not signing a LW this summer and instead spend all resources on a CDM + striker possibly if they don't want to go through growing pains with Nico Williams which there will be due to his age.

Can wait another year and hope someone like Leao or some other "ready" player becomes available.

Either way he should not be sold as it's Ferran who should go.
 
serghei

serghei

Senior Member
It's not only dribbling that matters. He had a shot off the post, scored a pen, set up Ferran for a clear chance, set up Cancelo for an easy goal, almost scored a golazo, and had 2-3 other good actions. On top of his defensive shift.

You guys are too focused on just dribbling and miss other important things. Lamine can do the dribbling part on the other side.

On pure productivity... can't do better than him atm. Nico instead of Felix could be amazing though.
 
Blanco

Blanco

Active member
On fire, very good player. There are not many wingers that could play this good in central positions, could attack spaces that good and with such defensive work. I would be happy if Barca make the mistake to sell him, he will get easily 25 G/A next season.
 
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Porque

Senior Member
serghei said:
Does even better on the left than on the right imo. They need to leave the front line as is next season if they don't have a lot of money to spend and invest all of it in midfield and defense.
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He's better on the left because he has Lamine on the right. Have a right footed Lamine on the left and Raphi would be even better on the right- provided he also has an attacking full back that allows him to cut centrally.

Credit for Xavi to find out how to get the best out of him, within our current squad limitations. It took 15 months but better late than Roque.
 
snowy

snowy

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Bielsa kept praising him for his never give up samurai spirit :ninja:

his dribbling was drip too, might come back with a BANG!

 
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