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xXKonan

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When they say "Experienced CB" I hope that means Relatively experienced and still "Young" compared to a 20 year old Mauricio Lemos. as in someone like Mustafi, I mean we already have Mathieu and Masche for our old experienced CBs that are staying, I would hope someone like Mustafi or someone his age is what they meant.
 

BBZ8800

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Is Lemos much good? I saw some Rubin fans saying he's as error prone as they've ever seen, cost them consecutive games in a row etc.

I remember reading posts on internet (not Barcaforum), before we bought Abidal.
90% of fans and journalists claimed that Abidal is insanely error prone and that in every match he has at least 1-2 "wtf" moments which can lead to a goal.

But, he was a much different player here...

Some players are surely error prone, but imo, some of it is because they play in Las Palmas and different clubs.
Pique and Masch would surely (imo) have way more stupid decisions if they played in Las Palmas with weaker teammates and if you are under a pressure for 90 Minutes in every single match and bombed with crosses, pressure and dribbles all match.

Barca at Camp Nou: an opponent makes an average action once in 5 minutes (I am exaggerating, but you get the point).
This is why even Bartra looks like a lion at Camp Nou matches. (We have 2-3 defenders against their lone striker and we easily take the ball back in 9 out of 10 actions).

So, if this Las Palmas guy has some talent, a lot of his error-proneness will disappear in Barca.
(on the other hand, he can always turn into Douglas, but...)

** About experienced Cb, I am sure that we will buy one youngster and a Mathieu vol2.
30-ish years old, experienced, proven, relatively safe and cheap player.

Like Bravo and Mats story.
 
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Gaudi

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Not so sure BBZ, defenders in Barca have the most awful job, you basically do nothing (or even attack) for long time and then suddenly 1 on 1 from counter. I actualy think it's easier being a defender when whole teams sits back and defend, your primary job is to be the last wall in 3 layer defence. Look how rarely, or never, Atletico defenders are left 1 on 1?
This is way defenders in Barca must have some things special, and why often we create DM in to the defender. Our defender needs to be smart, great awareness, especially if he is not very fast, but also our defenders need to have good technic and ball control. That's way is difficult to find right defender for Barca.
 

BarçaBarça

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I am actually worried about that news too in a serious way .it could actulaly mean we aren't in the market for young established CB since they cost a lot of money and may settle with our choices .don't know though

Don't say that, now I'm getting worried.. :nervous:
We have been linked with young (though a bit unrealistic) CB's like Marquinhos, and also Laporte, that must mean something (I hope).
 
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