Last season we had a lot of criticism on our defence while we did not concede that much comparing for example to madrid.
Madrid's defence was 70% of the time shit, but it worked exactly when they needed it most. What Real did with Bayern, not having conceded goal(s) over 120 min., is the ultimate proof that the most important thing in defence is discipline, concentration, and commitment. They didn't defend that way because they have superdefenders, they defended that way because someone on the bench knows what he's doing.
Madrid's defence was 70% of the time shit, but it worked exactly when they needed it most. What Real did with Bayern, not having conceded goal(s) over 120 min., is the ultimate proof that the most important thing in defence is discipline, concentration, and commitment. They didn't defend that way because they have superdefenders, they defended that way because someone on the bench knows what he's doing.
Barcelona would want to officially present Thomas Vermaelen as new Barcelona player on Sunday, so he can start training on Monday. [rac1]
The question is, whether we're still in the race or not. I guess we'll find out on Sunday (during Vermaelen's presentation), Zubi will get asked about it no doubt.Della Valle (president Fiorentina): "I asked Cuadrado to stay, but I'm not optimistic. If we get a good bid, we'll have to let him go."
We still need a rightback. I don't know how comfortable I feel with Alves/Montoya this season, and potentially, Montoya/Godswill next season. Buy Danilo, De Sciglio, Mallo, or bring back Bellerin. Or buy a good leftback and move Adriano back to backup rightback. We NEED a fullback.
I know we need a RB, but most people insist on Cuadrado -.-