2024/25 Preseason
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Loki
Well-known member
Should this be funny? People need to get some realism. Football is not only about running. Lewy has still one of the best, if not the best LaLiga finish in front of the goal. As long as I didn't miss some generation striker talent in LaMasia or some €100+m lying around to sign a worldclass striker, Lewy gonna continue to be the best and safest option for the coming season, because of a simple reason: We don't have anyone better than him, nor can we sign one currently.
Pau Victor can play on the left, on the right and uptop well. Today he had a class game from the right. If he can translate that with consistency to proper games then we got a player.
And it shouldn't even affect Roque if he stayed around. Roque's movement opens up so much space. If he could establish himself the reputation that he scores, then the team would be much better with him in it.
And it shouldn't even affect Roque if he stayed around. Roque's movement opens up so much space. If he could establish himself the reputation that he scores, then the team would be much better with him in it.
Yeah, preseason means nothing unfortunately. That being said, I hope we are spared of Cancelo. I don't trust him at all.
JamDav1982
Senior Member
Cancelo and Felix are only really linked still due to Laporta/Mendes.
There is not a world where any sane planning wants those two when have such other areas needing addressed.
Can see why they would want a more attacking full backs to fit with what Yamal and Raphinha are good at and also to give option of Kounde at CB at times but Cancelo doesnt seem it for any decent fee.
There is not a world where any sane planning wants those two when have such other areas needing addressed.
Can see why they would want a more attacking full backs to fit with what Yamal and Raphinha are good at and also to give option of Kounde at CB at times but Cancelo doesnt seem it for any decent fee.
jamrock
Senior Member
True, but fort and Araujo showed they can play in la Liga against mid tier teams at least, and with Kounde and balde as starts.
Well 3 of those 4 are natural RBs to be fair.
JamDav1982
Senior Member
Araujo was not great for Las Palmas.
He had pace and little else.
Cant see him being seen as a solution.
If he was on market right now I am not sure Barca would get more than 3/4/5m for him.
He had pace and little else.
Cant see him being seen as a solution.
If he was on market right now I am not sure Barca would get more than 3/4/5m for him.
JamDav1982
Senior Member
In event of injury to Kounde in current squad I dont think Araujo would be ahead of Fort.
Even then I dont think Araujo would be ahead of R Araujo at RB or Balde if case arose and Faye/Valle could play LB.
Just can see them rating Araujo enough to be there as back up.
Reality is they want Cancelo and will probably over pay for him on a contract until he is 35... but maybe he is easier to shift to SA after a couple of years than some others.
Some reports that Kante is done deal if Barca want him also.
Even then I dont think Araujo would be ahead of R Araujo at RB or Balde if case arose and Faye/Valle could play LB.
Just can see them rating Araujo enough to be there as back up.
Reality is they want Cancelo and will probably over pay for him on a contract until he is 35... but maybe he is easier to shift to SA after a couple of years than some others.
Some reports that Kante is done deal if Barca want him also.
Rightback is going to an issue. There is nothing behind Kounde from what we have seen so far. Fort is the big hope but looks better at LB.
Valle is filling in well but never going to be a RB solution. Ideally we have to make a choice out of him and Gerard Martin for LB. Best thing we can do is loan Valle to LaLiga and see what he does in a season there rather than Segunda. He is one of those tidy technical fullbacks that do well at clubs like Villarreal (just an example, they just signed Cardona).
If there was money available I would have tried to put that 20/25m on Yan Couto.
Valle is filling in well but never going to be a RB solution. Ideally we have to make a choice out of him and Gerard Martin for LB. Best thing we can do is loan Valle to LaLiga and see what he does in a season there rather than Segunda. He is one of those tidy technical fullbacks that do well at clubs like Villarreal (just an example, they just signed Cardona).
If there was money available I would have tried to put that 20/25m on Yan Couto.
Mrgandalf
Curious member
5-0 for Madrid...it finally happened.
jamrock
Senior Member
Right footed LB, never a good idea, I think fort will lock down the back up right back spot next season, it's only pre season but he looked good yesterday.
Araujo is also definitely capable of being a sub.
Bigger question mark is LB imo, after balde their is nothing coming up, Valle isn't ready, Martin either, maybe Faye can play there, as a defensive LB.
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