JohnN
Senior Member
Flopped? No. Became all time great midfielders at another team? Doubt that very much, especially in Xavi's case.
Players who are brilliant in certain styles can and do struggle with other styles. Especially La Masia midfielders who have a certain football phylosophy ingrained in them since young kids. A player who has played all his life having possession and creating positional attacks going at some low table team who parks the bus and play quick counters? Far from a great idea imo. Often, the qualities you need to have to play a style are completely unnecessary for another style.
Besides, why would we sell or loan Alena when we put him on vs Sociedad and was much better than Rakitic was in 80 mins before that? What Alena needs is game time. He's proven his quality at least as a squad player who is counted on.
The real issue is that he doesn't get a fair shake from Valverde.
No chance. He will start Busi and Rakitic again.
Of course he will. He is just so thick.