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vigneshFCB
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Rakitic was okay last season, but he's not been good this season. The midfield is a huge step down from what it used to be, and it shows when workhorses like Rakitic are undisputed first team starters.
Not in case of Barca, who never recieves any serious injuries, just look at last season. Your bench doesnt matter.
JamDav1982
Senior Member
Barca get as many injuries as anyone else. Such a lame excuse for Madrids failings.
DonAndres
Wild Man of Borneo
Stop getting carried away. Rakitic's start to the season hasn't been good and yet he's still set up the only 2 goals Barca scored against Athletic (one of which led to a crucial 3 points in the league). Save for the European Supercup match, Messi hasn't been much better (to put into perspective). Last season Rakitic was more than 'okay', he was one of our most key players in a treble run showing up in the biggest matches and scoring the opener in a CL final.
He has been rusty but I fully trust him in our midfield because of the merit he's built up and for the fact that he still helps us play fluid, good football despite being a bit off with some passes lately.
DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
Two games and Rakitic is suddenly a liability, and should be benched.
One of our best players last season.
Then again, Rakitic is not the only player who's been a subject of such bs.
Barca players can have a fantastic season, but if you do badly in a couple of games you have people willing to throw them under the bus. Not any better than the Madridistas you love to take shots at.
One of our best players last season.
Then again, Rakitic is not the only player who's been a subject of such bs.
Barca players can have a fantastic season, but if you do badly in a couple of games you have people willing to throw them under the bus. Not any better than the Madridistas you love to take shots at.
Not denying that Perez has fucked up the club as he always do, but Barcas key players are never injuried when it counts.
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vigneshFCB
Guest
Of course we cannot bench Rakitic. Why?
Because of the pitiful situation at our club where a workhorse is the best midfielder.
Because of the pitiful situation at our club where a workhorse is the best midfielder.
JamDav1982
Senior Member
Rakitic has started poorly but so has just about every player really.
He had a lot of these type of games last season probably more than some people like to admit but he did come good in the latter part and played a big part in the success.
Personally dont think he is one of most important players in team but well worth his place and doesnt deserve to be targeted.
He had a lot of these type of games last season probably more than some people like to admit but he did come good in the latter part and played a big part in the success.
Personally dont think he is one of most important players in team but well worth his place and doesnt deserve to be targeted.
DonAndres
Wild Man of Borneo
Rakitic ranks above Masche for me. The latter was shaky in big games last season whereas Rakitic never really put a foot wrong when it mattered since January. Busquets ranks above Masche for that matter as well. Pique was the one that really shored up the defense.
JamDav1982
Senior Member
Yes they are.
In 12/13 Messi was injured in latter part of season and then 13/14 Valdes was injured and missed the run in with Pinto a HUGE drop in ability from him.
There have been more injuries than that but Barca have had plenty. Just as much as Real I would bet over the past few seasons.
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vigneshFCB
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Rakitic is too hustly and burly to be a midfielder in this team. Unless the philosophy has been changed.......
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