Joan
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Think you're more supportive to Pjanić than his family back home.
But he's surely staying (unless we take Arthur back in another swap deal). Probably both of them are.
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Think you're more supportive to Pjanić than his family back home.
But he's surely staying (unless we take Arthur back in another swap deal). Probably both of them are.
soul24rage
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Yeah, ever since Ilaix has been getting minutes, now I'm hoping that Wijanldum doesn't join.
serghei
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I'd like him as an option instead of useless Pjanic, I'm just worried Koeman will make him a very frequent starter.
Wijnaldum is probably at the right age to sign though in terms of long term squad planning. Not as up for his signing anymore either but Ilaix at 18 fighting for the starting spot against Wijnaldum would probably do his development wonders instead of having little competition in the way.
Messi983
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I'm not. And I've never (dis)liked players based on their nationality. I don't think Pjanic is finished, he never got a fair chance here.
Busi has been done for 3-4 years and now people suddenly believe in him again because he had a few average games, lol.
Sorin
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Pjanic is on a downward spiral since a few years ago. The fact that Busquets is finished doesn't mean Pjanic is any less finished just because he didn't get a chance with us. Busquets at least performs good since the formation change, Pjanic doesn't get the benefit of the doubt.
Strangely enough It's the same situation as Puig, there is someone performing better right now so no reason to try Puig instead of Pedri/Ilaix, but I'm sure you have a different opinion on that one.
fergus90
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Puig has had barely any more chance than Pjanic to prove his worth. Koeman simply doesn’t rate either of them that much.
I’d argue that both Pedri and Busquets have dropped performances that were worthy of hooking then off at HT which has happened to both Pjanic and Puig. But yeah if you don’t have the trust of your manager it’s very difficult to convince them otherwise. The margin of error is much tighter.
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Messi983
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Yeah, and that's my main problem with Koeman. Once you're in his doghouse it's impossible to get out.
I don't really care about Puig because I've never rated him too much and we have a younger and better player in his position (and another one upcoming). But I don't understand why with Busi often being the weakest link of the team for most of the season Koeman didn't give some consistent minutes to Pjanic to prove his worth. Now it's probably too late anyway.
I'd still prefer to send Busi to the MLS and keep Pjanic though. First for financial reasons and second, if Busi stays he'll still be a starter. If Pjanic stays he won't be unless he'll earn that.
Messigician
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Ahahaha Pjanic isn't fit to lace Busquets' boots dawg. Pjanic is finished while Busquets has something world class to offer in a 3 at the back system
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