CatalinR10
Senior Member
barcastuff: New Barcelona centre back Thomas Vermaelen, who is recovering from a thigh injury, won't be fit to play until mid-September. [sport]
barcastuff: New Barcelona centre back Thomas Vermaelen, who is recovering from a thigh injury, won't be fit to play until mid-September. [sport]
To be honest i think Barca's defense is more affected by how effective is the overall pressing. At least at this point in time. We aren't playing the style that we did in late 90s and early 00s. Seems that even though Guardiola's gone, his influence on overall style has remained and it certainly doesn't depend on ''marquee'' CBs. Basically what a lot of posters here want is replacement for Puyol. It will not happen. The team should develop tactics that adopt to the current players. Having a bunch of decent CBs, ''but not world class'' isn't really that bad for team like Barcelona. Depth is also a good thing.
lol how did he pass his medical then?
lol how did he pass his medical then?
he wasn't injured for 90% of last season like Vermaelen.
I don't blame the guy, and I have abstained from commenting because I haven't seen enough of him... But goddamit, why in the freaking hell we sign an injured player?
I don't blame the guy, and I have abstained from commenting because I haven't seen enough of him... But goddamit, why in the freaking hell we sign an injured player?
barcastuff: New Barcelona centre back Thomas Vermaelen, who is recovering from a thigh injury, won't be fit to play until mid-September. [sport]