David Silva

[jamrock]

Cesc at the false 9 because he at this moment is better in front of goal, but for all other reasons it has to be silva, with villa and pedro wide if they find their form by euro 2012, villa will start anyways. also having the likes of torres and llorente coming off the bench is just.

added Cesc and silva to the forward line gives the spanish squad even more depth, loed jesus they are scary, like barca only they can stop themselves are a bad day at the office

 

[barcetia]

barcetia - apologies.

bahahahahahaahha post of the year!!!

 

[barcelonista]

If you're playing a false 9 with Spain, then Cesc over Silva, everytime. The former's greater off-ball intelligence and finishing would better fulfil such a role.

That's debatable. Silva is more "lively", quicker, dribbles better in tight areas (which is something you should be capable of if you're playing between the lines). If Fabregas' "off-ball intelligence" is superior to Silva's or not is something to be discussed as well. I guess the form of the players should decide it at the end. Silva seems to have a point to prove though since del Bosque dropped him during the World Cup.

 

[AnfieldEd]

IMO Silva is a better false 9 than Cesc.

 

[zanela]

That's debatable. Silva is more "lively", quicker, dribbles better in tight areas (which is something you should be capable of if you're playing between the lines). If Fabregas' "off-ball intelligence" is superior to Silva's or not is something to be discussed as well. I guess the form of the players should decide it at the end. Silva seems to have a point to prove though since del Bosque dropped him during the World Cup.

Pace isn't that much of a factor when you consider how Spain's opponents approach these games. Cesc isn't as agile as Silva. But he's a decent dribbler. Not great, but enough to get past a man or two. But it's really not so much the dribbling, but the ability to spot those empty channels, timing your runs, and giving the midfield creators an option in the box. And, then converting those chances, both of which, in my opinion is a greater requirement to be a false 9. Especially, when there is no dearth of skill in your team, that which unsettles the opposition lines and create the channels for you. Cesc off-ball movement and finishing is better, that for me, makes him a better false 9.

 

[Bergkamp10]

Pace isn't that much of a factor when you consider how Spain's opponents approach these games. Cesc isn't as agile as Silva. But he's a decent dribbler. Not great, but enough to get past a man or two. But it's really not so much the dribbling, but the ability to spot those empty channels, timing your runs, and giving the midfield creators an option in the box. And, then converting those chances, both of which, in my opinion is a greater requirement to be a false 9. Especially, when there is no dearth of skill in your team, that which unsettles the opposition lines and create the channels for you. Cesc off-ball movement and finishing is better, that for me, makes him a better false 9.

it surprises me how Cesc is still underrated on here, he's better than Silva but Silva is in the form of his life so people forget how brilliant Cesc is. When he's fully fit and at his best, he's unstoppable.

 

[zanela]

it surprises me how Cesc is still underrated on here, he's better than Silva but Silva is in the form of his life so people forget how brilliant Cesc is. When he's fully fit and at his best, he's unstoppable.

I was speaking here, in relative terms. In fact, i did have that goal in mind, when i made that comment. I did say he can get past a player or two.
But while he can take on players, he's not as good as spain's dribbling wizards (Iniesta, Silva)..esp in tight spaces. Thats what i'd in mind.

 

[Catalonian Devil]

Barcetia - apologies.

Too perfect


I'd take Cesc over Silva at number 9 anyday of the week.

 

[mitkoa7x]

Cesc > Silva simple...

 

[Aryagorn]

If you're playing a false 9 with Spain, then Cesc over Silva, everytime. The former's greater off-ball intelligence and finishing would better fulfil such a role.


Also, Xavi and Iniesta is one entity. Each one wouldn't be able to operate without the other, as efficiently. You can't compare the two, as they 're players with diff skill sets and diff roles in the team. Yet they operate in complete unison and harmony, and that's the beauty of it.
But, while Iniesta 's role can be performed by a Messi/Silva to a respectful degree. What Xavi does, can't be replicated, not by Iniesta, not by anyone at this moment. Him pulling the strings in the middle, distributing play, setting the rhythm of the game and providing the platform/conditions for others to shine and in the manner in which he does. Such a Midfield authority and regality is currently unmatched. Players like him don't receive as much plaudits as their more flashy counterparts. But they are the true kings of an empire. There is a reason, y he's played every Spain game, every Barca game, and he's played even while carrying an injury. There is a reason, y Messi suffers with Argentina. And NO, Iniesta won't fix it!. I'd choose the commander over his deputies, the man who actually makes things tick. To paraphrase him, the man who manufactures Ballon d'Ors. I'd pick Xavi over Iniesta, and Messi...there is no debate here, and shouldn't be.


I think i got a bit emotional there. But i can't thank him enough for his services to my club, more importantly his services to this beautiful game. After all, its players like him who make it beautiful.

Xavi

But wait till Busi gets there, Busi

 

[Aryagorn]

Until Iniesta heads to the EPL, or Silva returns to La Liga...

Haha, nice one

 

[Silva Lining]

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[gingerless]

so sexy

 

[antonnn]

 

[Metaphysical]

it wasn't so much that Juan Villas-Welker overshadowed him, as much as Oriol & Ramires actually know how to deal with a mediapunta. Lucas is the same and dealt with him very well too.

Silva is certainly a class player, but he's far from the all-conquering hero he looked when he was up against retarded English teams who had no idea how to handle a player like him.