Gerard Deulofeu

[BarcaMessi]

All his crosses got blocked in the 2nd half.

All his take-on's failed in the 2nd half.

Vidal is looking better than Deulofeu.

 

[Blaugrana Bull]

He needs to use his head in the box. Never shoots and takes too long to make decisions in general so most passes and crosses get blocked.
For him personally the situation at the club is perfect right now. He gets all the time to improve every game. Let's see if he is the real deal.

 

[kattanib]

All his crosses got blocked in the 2nd half.

All his take-on's failed in the 2nd half.

Vidal is looking better than Deulofeu.

I disagree about Vidal looking better. Vidal was lazy and horrible at covering the right side, he left Semedo with awkward moments. Vidal seems to have the wrong attitude while Deulofeu the quite opposite. I would be glad seeing Deulofeu play every single match ... It is refreshing to see someone causing attack threats with his explosive runs other than Messi

 

[Andresito]

It's like he knows he's going to fail with his pass or dribble before he even tries it.
His confidence is at rock bottom.

 

[Nothanks]

I think we should just wait and see what happens
its only his 3rd game in la liga with us
he's young might improve which would be good for us

there are a lot of negatives but still some positives, he doesn't look like a gomes to me.

 

[clemente]

Good pace, stamina really impressed me, never stopped pressuring, but he just cannot figure out his decision making...

 

[ASordidGod]

No end product, very frustrating... Yet I'd still rather have him working hard and supporting Semedo than play with no RW like last season. He gives us structure at least, if not quality.

 

[kattanib]

I seriously am very surprised with certain opinions in this forum. I happen to see both Deulofeu and Gomes to be good useful players, yet they are quite disliked in here. I wonder what are the measures used here to judge players? I guess its goals, assists, successful passes and speed.

 

[DonAndres]

I seriously am very surprised with certain opinions in this forum. I happen to see both Deulofeu and Gomes to be good useful players, yet they are quite disliked in here. I wonder what are the measures used here to judge players? I guess its goals, assists, successful passes and speed.

Successful dribbles, successful crosses, successful through balls, good combination play, good finishing/shooting ability, good off the ball movement, intelligent decision making and play calls. Deulofeu has not shown even a single one of these qualities so far with consistency, nor the ones you listed. Not one, other than speed lol.

If you think Gomes and Deulofeu are and have been good players then you might as well be watching a different game as I can't fathom what you're seeing that entices you so much.

 

[FCBfan22]

He messed up 3 attacks in a row, while he had better options in all 3 situations. In all 3 he had at least one of Messi, Semedo or Paulinho not covered by defence. That's what bothers me. If he can improve his decision making, he can be amazing.

 

[gatsu]

Am I blind?

Yes you are.
No need for a debat for Deulofeu, his has nothing to offer even for a squad player. He will be usefull to give rest to key players in copa and games where we have confortable lead.

 

[FinBarcelonafan]

Not his game. He messed up most of the things. He was pissed. Let's give him another chance.

 

[kattanib]

Successful dribbles, successful crosses, successful through balls, good combination play, good finishing/shooting ability, good off the ball movement, intelligent decision making and play calls. Deulofeu has not shown even a single one of these qualities so far with consistency, nor the ones you listed. Not one, other than speed lol.

If you think Gomes and Deulofeu are and have been good players then you might as well be watching a different game as I can't fathom what you're seeing that entices you so much.

I understand your perspective. I haven't watched Gomes for a while and can't recall what is it exactly that he can add to our midfield .. but I am pretty sure the Gomes I a felt is about to be revealed under the right manager will look something like today's Paulinho, which adds a new dynamic to the team.

As for Gerard, for the same reason mentioned above which is adding a new dynamic to the team. He is a fast workhorse. Also I am a sucker for players who give it their all and work hard. So basically Messi frustrates the hell out of me because he seems lazy from time to time during the games vs. a player like Deulofeu or Roberto or Semedo who will almost always keep on tracking and running

 

[gatsu]

It has nothing to do with being lazy thats a complete nonsense regarding Messi. Semedo is an RB, roberto a box to box and Deulofeu is a pure barca wiger, tracking and running are their primary role.

 

[kattanib]

It has nothing to do with being lazy thats a complete nonsense regarding Messi. Semedo is an RB, roberto a box to box and Deulofeu is a pure barca wiger, tracking and running are their primary role.

And that is why I said "seems". It's his playing style and role