Daniel Alves

[FCBarca]

A monster and yet another reminder of how invaluable the Brasilian is

 

[Myrmecophile]

Alves: "I'm sure that after the penalty, the Madridistas already got ready to drink champagne."

 

[gingerless]

ahahaha

 

[Barcaman]

Will miss him vs. Mallorca...

 

[DucdeOrléans]

If all of our players had the same "never die attitude" as Alves we would be invincible (close to it)

What a monster. Nothing we have not seen since his team in Seville but you only realize how much he runs/participates in the games if you compare it with other players in his position or even his teammates.

That is why his defending against Arsenal (the counter attack were Arsenal score their second goal) is incomprehensible and very much unlike him.

Pep should show him the video of Arsenals second goal to him before the return leg.

 

[Aryagorn]

He was brilliant tonight, both in the attack and some times in the defense... awesome

 

[Flavia]

Will miss him vs. Mallorca...

He got his 5th yellow?

 

[xsever]

Alves was pretty good except when he gets in front of the goal and there's him and the keeper and he decides to pass and fucks it all up.

Pep should be very clear with him and tell him to go for the goal in these cases. He did that around 3 times today.

 

[Flavia]

Alves was pretty good except when he gets in front of the goal and there's him and the keeper and he decides to pass and fucks it all up.

Pep should be very clear with him and tell him to go for the goal in these cases. He did at around 3 times today.

I agree. He should shoot more.

 

[BerkeleyBernie]

The way I see it he plays well but the other guys played to far away from him then he crosses and no one score besides the second goal.

He provided *both* assists today. Yes, sometimes his crosses are wasteful, and I'd like to see him shoot more often, but he's brilliant and plays an important part in Barça's game. He can play a close inside game expertly, when that's what's called for, but his main function is to provide width in the attack. Either someone has to mark him, or if they choose to park the bus with all defenders near the box, his job is to exploit that wing space, as he did today brilliantly.

He times his runs wonderfully. He waits for Xavi to get the ball in the midfield, and as soon as Xavi is facing his direction, he starts his movement, accelerating once Xavi is committed to the cross. His run for the first assist today was absolutey perfect, a lesson. Most wingers just hang out on the wing, staying behind the offside trap, waiting for the lofted cross, then take it down to the corner flag. Instead, Alves, out wide, sees the ball going to Xavi and starts to run directly *along* the line of the trap, building up speed. This gives Xavi an opportunity to spot Alves. As soon as Xavi kicks, Alves pushes off towards the goal. With the head of steam he's built up, he's well clear of the defenders when he receives the ball. Fantastic stuff.

 

[gingerless]

He provided *both* assists today. Yes, sometimes his crosses are wasteful, and I'd like to see him shoot more often, but he's brilliant and plays an important part in Barça's game. He can play a close inside game expertly, when that's what's called for, but his main function is to provide width in the attack. Either someone has to mark him, or if they choose to park the bus with all defenders near the box, his job is to exploit that wing space, as he did today brilliantly.

He times his runs wonderfully. He waits for Xavi to get the ball in the midfield, and as soon as Xavi is facing his direction, he starts his movement, accelerating once Xavi is committed to the cross. His run for the first assist today was absolutey perfect, a lesson. Most wingers just hang out on the wing, staying behind the offside trap, waiting for the lofted cross, then take it down to the corner flag. Instead, Alves, out wide, sees the ball going to Xavi and starts to run directly *along* the line of the trap, building up speed. This gives Xavi an opportunity to spot Alves. As soon as Xavi kicks, Alves pushes off towards the goal. With the head of steam he's built up, he's well clear of the defenders when he receives the ball. Fantastic stuff.

great analysis, his run and xavi's pass for the first goal had me clapping at my monitor

 

[Clockwise]

Dani you MUST stay! Go sign that **** contract!
Rosell give him teh goddamn moneh! >8U

 

[Catalonian Devil]

Irreplaceable

 

[Daemul]

Amazing, he is GOD!

 

[nebeer]

Give Alves the pay rise. He deserves it. He is like some mythical creature running up and down the wing. Amazing. I hope he gets only better.