True, on the wings we lack good subs (apparently Pep thinks that Jeffren and Nolito aren't good enough; and can't really disagree with him)
Well, Tom, I wouldn't necessarily conclude that so quickly...Jeffren has largely been MIA due to injuries while Nolito has only been called into action, twice, I believe, for the first team...Jeffren has a ways to go still as a footballer, for me...There's talent there but it hasn't come together and he's only going to get that with some regular play at this point - so a loan would be ideal
Nolito is a different case, he's same age as Ibi and has similar skills...Of course, Afellay is far more versatile around the middle of the park that Nolito...I think those brief appearances from Nolito were what Pep was likely waiting to see before pushing for the Ibi move...At least, it seems somewhat plausible...I don't think it's a lack of faith in Nolito so much as the fact that Afellay simply has far more first team football experience in Europe - both for club & country...I would imagine the thinking would be that he'd have an easier transition to make an impact than even a B team player like Nolito
At the risk of sounding gay here; in general La Liga players are quite handsome imho. Unless their name is Reiziger, Oleguer, Victor Sanchez or Di Maria of course 
