Gareth Bale

[Aryagorn]

If Dani Alves can cut it there so can Bale.

as Sunny said... Bale is no longer a LB. And as MrXavi said, Alves, when he bothers, is a great defender. When he sets his priorities right and decides to keep the backline tight, there aren't many attackers who could get past him

 

[Paganinisrvnge]

Bale is a phenomenal player. To say he wouldn't cut it at Barcelona is just trying to put down his talents because he's not spanish. He would fit MUCH better at Real Madrid and I would be terrified if Madrid sold Ronaldo and got both Bale and Falcao.

Bale is unneeded at Barcelona because of the surplus of forwards. It would be silly to not give Cuenca, Tello, and Deulofeu time to develop which is why I'm so against Neymar coming. For what it's worth; I would take Bale over Neymar.

 

[Deco 20]

Bale wouldn't cut it. He's a physical player who needs space to work. He won't get that here. He's got good technique but he's got pretty poor close control.

 

[Aryagorn]

Bale is a phenomenal player. To say he wouldn't cut it at Barcelona is just trying to put down his talents because he's not spanish. He would fit MUCH better at Real Madrid and I would be terrified if Madrid sold Ronaldo and got both Bale and Falcao.

Bale is unneeded at Barcelona because of the surplus of forwards. It would be silly to not give Cuenca, Tello, and Deulofeu time to develop which is why I'm so against Neymar coming. For what it's worth; I would take Bale over Neymar.

are you calling us racists?

 

[Barcaman]

Alba plays for the best club in the world and was one of the best players of last Euro scoring in the final. And we're still talking about Bale.
Would Bale or not cut it with Real Madrid is speculation. Until then, he can only look up to our little Jordi.

 

[Jenks]

Why would you even compare them? Different players playing in different positions.

 

[messi_xavi_iniesta]

Bale is not cutted for barça playing style. That+s clear. To Madrid instead of Di Maria , of course. Their counters, their speed.
Barça needs a different kinf of winger.
Bale is awesome but he´s perfect for english football.

Stop refering as Bale as a defender. He´s no longer that.

One thing i´m sure: spurs president, Levy, will make this transfer hard as a bitch. Never less than 50 or 60 M.

 

[Doobs]

He is no longer a left back.

I still think Alba is better.

Alba wasn't always a LB too

 

[messi_xavi_iniesta]

I think he could be great in Spain, or Italy or any league to be honest, he has the potential to be one of the best in the world in a couple of years time.

Alexis was the best in Italy. So was Ibra. Look what that turned into

Barça has to be very carefull. This style of football is very unique and difficult to fully addapt by many players.

 

[Barcaman]

Why would you even compare them? Different players playing in different positions.

Why not. Alba played as LW on many occasions for Valencia and wasn't exactly regarded as defender either.

 

[Doobs]

^ Exactly

 

[Jenks]

If you're comparing them as wingers, then Alba isn't even close.

 

[Ode to Django]

Alexis was the best in Italy. So was Ibra. Look what that turned into

Barça has to be very carefull. This style of football is very unique and difficult to fully addapt by many players.

Alexis was free to do what he likes, likewise Ibra has to be the focal point for him to perform, everything has to go through him. which is why he has plus and minuses.

 

[PearLBLacK]

Alexis was free to do what he likes, likewise Ibra has to be the focal point for him to perform, everything has to go through him. which is why he has plus and minuses.

Forsooth!

 

[Deco 20]

Why would you even compare them? Different players playing in different positions.

But LB is probably the only place he'd be able to play for Barca