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JamDav1982

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much better player isn't the argument here I agree Cesc is better but we don't need a better player we need a better fit for the team and thats where I like Rakitic over Cesc

He will be worse than Cesc at keeping the ball and wont create as many goals/chances without being on penalties and all set pieces.

Cescs stats will dwarf what Rakitic can do at Barca and his all round play will be poorer.
 

Behrox

Vice President of FC Barcelona
What about vision, awareness, control and passing??? He lacks in all these fields..

passing and vision are debatable but Rakitic has better awareness than Cesc can't say about the control though both Cesc and Rakitic leave much desired in that regard

He will be worse than Cesc at keeping the ball and wont create as many goals/chances without being on penalties and all set pieces.

Cescs stats will dwarf what Rakitic can do at Barca and his all round play will be poorer.

You psychic or something?
 

Sumlit

San Claudio Bravo
He will be worse than Cesc at keeping the ball and wont create as many goals/chances without being on penalties and all set pieces.

Cescs stats will dwarf what Rakitic can do at Barca and his all round play will be poorer.

Can I borrow your crystal ball?! I'd like to make some money in the lottery...
 

JamDav1982

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passing and vision are debatable but Rakitic has better awareness than Cesc can't say about the control though both Cesc and Rakitic leave much desired in that regard



You psychic or something?

Rakitic does not have better 'awareness' than Cesc at all. It is not even close. Awareness is one of Cescs biggest strengths.

Psychic? No but I can guarantee Rakitic wont match Cesc in overall play or stats. Wait and see.
 

JamDav1982

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:lol: are you serious?!? I think you might be confusing awareness with vision. Awareness is one of Cesc's weaknesses. Specially apparent when he plays deeper on the field.

Listen to Arsene Wenger speaks about him and his biggest strengths - he has a picture of the field before he receives it and sees 2/3 moves ahead of other players.

Cesc gives the ball away more than Iniesta/Xavi because he goes into tighter spots and tries more attacking movements.
 

zanela

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I've watched Rakitic quite a bit, and he's neither stood out to me nor struck me as Barca starter. As a squad player, yes. But someone who can fill the Xavi void. No chance.
 

Sumlit

San Claudio Bravo
Listen to Arsene Wenger speaks about him and his biggest strengths - he has a picture of the field before he receives it and sees 2/3 moves ahead of other players.

Cesc gives the ball away more than Iniesta/Xavi because he goes into tighter spots and tries more attacking movements.

You're describing vision, not awareness. Lack of awareness is precisely Cesc's main weakness and the very reason he hasn't been able to transition to a deeper playmaking role.
 

Behrox

Vice President of FC Barcelona
Listen to Arsene Wenger speaks about him and his biggest strengths - he has a picture of the field before he receives it and sees 2/3 moves ahead of other players.

Cesc gives the ball away more than Iniesta/Xavi because he goes into tighter spots and tries more attacking movements.

You gonna trust Wenger who sold us Song as a CB or your own eyes when you see Cesc play alongside Iniesta in the CM role
 
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