Arda Turan

Observer

Banned
Complete player, my opinion hasn't changed from the Atletico days, to the 5 months inactivity, and to now.

A step forward in offensive creation when compared to the rest of the MF bar Iniesta, defensive skills proven, good pace, intelligent player.
 

Observer

Banned
His inactivity might affected his pace, but physical condition is build on consistency which only comes with playing time week in week out.

It's a completely different picture when you have to develop a player within a system.
 
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Flavia

Guest
It's like he's been playing for Barça for a long time. Seamless integration.
 

Horatio

You're welcome
Arda has never been known for being fast though.

I dunno...I saw him outrun players to the ball a couple of times.
He seems to be faster than Rakitic at least.


Even though he is an addition to offense, still tracks back to defend. Workhorse.
 

El Flaco

Active member
I dunno...I saw him outrun players to the ball a couple of times.
He seems to be faster than Rakitic at least.


Even though he is an addition to offense, still tracks back to defend. Workhorse.

Perhaps it's because they're even slower than the Turk?

Of coruse, Arda is fantastic to provide offensively/defensively, but pace isn't really his main attribute.
 

utility73

Senior Member
Already big improvement in his second game. Though against a very easy opponent tbh.

And his pace is definitely sufficient for his role.
 

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