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this is the reality that people here cannot comprehend, in brasil you have many good players for one position, too many. so, when one player or two doesn't get called that is doing well in europe people get up in arms but they do not understand in brasil, you can go down to the local grocery store and find a player that could fit into many national teams (some hyperbole, but anyone that has been involved in football there and other places to compare can tell you the same)
This brings me to my next point regarding Barca interest in Balanta who is a decent player a bulldog strong and physical but there are easily better CBs in brasil such as Dede and Rever that amongst others.
Edit: I have to add some qualification to my statement, however. What is important to remember is that Balanta has qualities to be a good stopper, a replacement for Puyol, however, I believe the team is in dire need for a top sweeper as well, who I believe is more urgent than the stopper need. Balanta has qualities similar to Masche except he is quicker and stronger in the air if buying him and pairing him with a player who is a good sweeper, Rever comes to mind but he can also cut attacks, with a good player like busquets or Song in front they would be very formidable. All of a sudden Barca would be very strong in the air say playing Song and Busi with Balanta and a good sweeper behind against Bayern, Bayern would not be able to win much in set pieces. I am ranting now so I will stop here.
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They are really angry. Ultimately 'You snooze, you lose'
