Hatem Ben Arfa

[Alik]

I know no-one doubts his dribbling... But man, this is just ridiculous

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Looks more like a runner than a dribbler

 

[Trickykid]

Looks more like a runner than a dribbler

You're being sarcastic, right?

 

[Jenks]

Such a strange choice. Isn't he known for his inconsistency and poor attitude?

 

[gasgas]

Our transfers dont usually make sense
Rakitic was not kroos
Suarez three time biter
Douglas....
Mathieu old, smoker, not worldclass
Vermaelen....

 

[Alik]

You're being sarcastic, right?

Just making a reference to a debate between Acer and Yannick about whether Douglas Costa is a "dribbler" or a "runner".

http://www.barcaforum.com/showthread.php/13173-Douglas-Costa/page19

 

[Trickykid]

Just making a reference to a debate between Acer and Yannick about whether Douglas Costa is a "dribbler" or a "runner".

http://www.barcaforum.com/showthread.php/13173-Douglas-Costa/page19

whoosh!
Didnt make the connection

 

[Behrox]

I know no-one doubts his dribbling... But man, this is just ridiculous

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vid really makes you doubt whether Messi is the best or 2nd best dribbler in the world. Unreal and this is in the defensively good french league

 

[xXKonan]

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[Jombi]

Plays against St Etienne now. Game about to start, both teams fight for CL place.

 

[Interlop]

Isn't this a better deal than Nolito, c'mon guys we're getting him free. The only problem I have with him is his attitude, I hope he changed (He looks like it), we don't need Neymar & Ben Arfa party Bro's at 3AM in Paris before CL QF.

 

[Ritchie]

Can we sign Joaqin and Quaresma as well?

 

[Trafalgar]

Can we sign Joaqin and Quaresma as well?

Quaresma : 32 yo
Joaquin : 34 yo
Benarfa : 29 yo this is the perfect age for sitting in the bench

 

[Trickykid]

Comparing Ben Arfa who's coming off what's probably his best season so far with Quaresma and Joaquin? Really?

 

[Jombi]

St Etienne down to 9 men now. Ben Arfa hasnt shown anything in this game. St Etienne are strong in defense.

 

[zanela]

vid really makes you doubt whether Messi is the best or 2nd best dribbler in the world. Unreal and this is in the defensively good french league

That's a bit of a hyperbole. If you are merely going by the video what great defender or defences did he get the better of? Unlike Leo who's done so at the highest level repeatedly. At no point did I actually felt he had complete control of the ball. His touches seemed erratic in some places. Given how opposition set out to defend against Barca, quickly closing down any space, such instances more often than not lead to turnovers. Besides, pure skill must accompany footballin' intelligence - speed of thought (as BBZ always asserts) to succeed at Barca. To make yourself available for a quick 1-2, releasing your teammate at the right moment, not dwelling on the ball in the attacking third, are more valuable to Barca when space is a premium. Being effective for Nice in Ligue 1 for an attacker is diff to doing so for Barca. The question must be if HBA is a smart footballer?