11 - Raphinha

[Iniesta Ultra]

Nerves probably got the best of him, give it a few games.

He couldn't beat a Pumas defender 1v1 and dude shows very little dna, one slight exception was easy sideheel assist to Dembele.

 

[feggydinho]

It's interesting how Leeds are winning games after selling two of their best players to Barca and Man City.

 

[Total-Football]

Should never never ever be benched in la liga. It's bizzare he didn't start. Second best offensive player after Lewa.

 

[FinBarcelonafan]

Should never never ever be benched in la liga. It's bizzare he didn't start. Second best offensive player after Lewa.

We have to make some compromises. We have almost too many great players. It's a great problem to have!

 

[iniestaGOAT]

deserves more credit

what a player

 

[Andresito]

Works hard af too. Good to see.

 

[Porque]

Good sub appearance from Alexis Sanchez.

 

[BusiTheKing]

involved in two goals by my count. nice and direct.

 

[serghei]

involved in two goals by my count. nice and direct.

2nd pass to Lewandowski was a bit off but the one to Fati is a splt pass that broke the lines of Sociedad. Raphinha is bold and direct. Reminds me of Luis Diaz from Liverpool. Doesn't waste time fecking around, tippy tapping, or dancing or showboating.

Like Diaz, he makes a fair amount of errors and not all of his touches or passes are well hit, but he always asks the question for the defenders, and this type of player is always dangerous and impactful because he is always in the game. Defenders are never relaxed and always tensed around them.

If both him and Diaz manage to add a bit more finesse to their game, they will be world class, a bit more finesse and work on their technique when the attack is positional. They are both a bit rough around the edges so to speak.

 

[M3ls]

OMG this pass.

 

[Devils]

This guy is like a Di Maria regen. The Brazilian version.

 

[utility73]

Already liked his efforts in the first match but just missing end product then.
Today he has been on fire so far.

 

[mesiesta]

I was a bit doubtful how a player coming from Leeds will do here, but I am pleasantly susprised.
He seems like a smart winger (unless our other winger) with a good technique and vision. Can give a lot to Barca.

 

[Givenchy]

Love the connection he has with Dembouz.

 

[mc_lovin]

One touch and he's running towards goal... the anti Dembele.