Adriano Correia Claro

[PhilS]

Should get the start on Thursday ahead of Alves for sure, Malaga will play a similar way to what Sociedad did and Alves for me lost the ball on too many occasions, besides that Adriano has been much better this season both attacking wisely and defensively.

Yup. Adriano is needed now, Alves has not been the engine we have seen the last few years.

 

[Semi-Neutral]

So you'd want Adriano over Montoya? Personally can't choose between the two, certainly not Alves though.



Unless... unless Tito does this.

Alba-Puyol-Adriano-Montoya

:eusa_think:

 

[Leo10]

What was the purpose of the 88 minute sub, to waste time and play for a draw?

 

[Jaguar]

Great photo

 

[Deco 20]

Fraternising with the enemy?!



Maybe they're telling each other about their injury records...

 

[ShandyFFM]

walcott destroyed him tonight... very bad performence from him.. although dani wasnt good at all...

 

[impeh]

was alright in the first half, but yeh walcott flew by him in the second.


Didnt think alves was that bad.. defended alright but didnt get forward as much as he usually does.

 

[MrXavi_The_Midfield_King]

walcott destroyed him tonight... very bad performence from him.. although dani wasnt good at all...

Alves was good, bossed his side defensively but could never attack, Adriano however was getting done for pace too easily by Walcott

 

[FCBarca]

Fortunately for Adriano, Walcott is nothing more than a racecar...But still, a fast racecar

 

[hellsangel1]

There were actually people here who want him to start ahead of Dani Alves

There is a reason why he has not been a starter at Barca during his time at the club. He has way too many holes defensively which the opposition can exploit and give them confidence. Alves has been a phenominal player for Barca and the fact that recently he's been playing better and starting is a positive sign and should continue.

 

[darthvader7888]

Seems to me like Adriano has problems with fast wingers. That or he just had a bad game. Anyways, he's a great backup, but he definitely shouldn't start ahead of Alves.

 

[hellsangel1]

I remember when he had the good run of games early on in the season and a lot of people in here were going overboard and that how Adriano should feaure and start more, when I tried to calm things down and doubted his defensive ability, I was criticized. It's amazing what passes for defending these days.

 

[darthvader7888]

I remember when he had the good run of games early on in the season and a lot of people in here were going overboard and that how Adriano should feaure and start more, when I tried to calm things down and doubted his defensive ability, I was criticized. It's amazing what passes for defending these days.

Start a little more, maybe. He definitely shouldn't be THE starter ahead of Alves though.

 

[Rahj]

why was he subbed off today?

 

[Flavia]

‏@barcastuff Official: Adriano picked up a knock and has been subbed off out of precaution

I hope it's nothing serious.