Ibrahim Afellay
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If we take MVP as our starting attack that only leaves Jeffren and Bojan as subs. Jeffren seems to be injury prone and Bojan's form doesn't look too good. There is Nolito in B team but I don't think Pep sees him as a genuine option.
I'd rather we got someone like Julio Cruz but what can you do.
I'd rather we got someone like Julio Cruz but what can you do.
FCBarca
Mike the Knife
Despite the team purring like a Ferrari, Xavi remains a somewhat hobbled player...After that, the depth involves a B teamer in Thiago...Say what you will about Ibi but he has European experience and will provide some needed depth for a limited squad in that regard
Plus, I really feel like he's going to be an x-factor on that left wing...To give us a 'Pedro' on that left side as well as a very direct player
Aryagorn
Improvin' Perfection!!
This transfer could turn out to be one of the best in our recent past, moreso than the Yaya one... The biggest aspect about this transfer is he would ensure we dont have to move Iniesta into front during emergencies. And i think that itself is worth more than the peanuts we paid for him(peanuts considering the huge talent that we have captured!!) Had we not taken the gamble that would have been a huge mistake, PERIOD
And the wise man, Cruyff, himself gave his approval regarding both the transfer and the player's attitude! I mean his attitude does sound good, 'don't get caught in the hype, be at your home until you learn the trade and then take the leap into the bigger stages at the right time'.... Just like Cruyff did!! Not saying he is as good, just the attitude part.
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Aryagorn
Improvin' Perfection!!
Estel is inside my head...get out!
And who said there aren't many rational people around!? Go to barcaforum kiddo
Co0ter
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Not exactly sure what the reasoning was behind this signing... The most reasonable conclusion was "he was only 2-3 million".
With that as a given, I see why we need a midfielder...just don't see why him necessarily. We were said to be offered Ozil for 11-12 million, but we declined him. I assumed this was b/c Pep had faith in Thiago to become our next attacking-minded midfielder. The signing of Afellay just makes things look worse for Thiago, who has been very decent for us when he has came on. And apparently we could spend 9million for Adriano...why was Ozil overlooked for a couple of million more givin his form and age? Adriano can literally play everywhere but he primarily was brought in to cover for Alves....I think I've seen him played as RB once this season. I guess 9 million was well spent for "in case" Alves gets hurt.
And what about Fabregas? All this hoohah all summer long and now we're bringing in another midfielder? I'm not a huge fan of Keita although I appreciate his work ethic, I'd like to see him go soon. If anything Mascherano seems like the choice to fill Keita's longterm spot and Afellay (25) as the AM/winger option.
I guess what I'm saying is, things look bad for Thiago and I guess JDS if you even still consider him an option. Cesc could still be brought in but that is with the strict assumption that Xavi is 30 and is on his way down...despite he's been brilliant this season although he's had that achilles heel problem nagging him.
I hope Afellay turns out good now that he's here, but our midfield seems to be getting a little congested. He seems great on youtube but I honestly have never seen him play in Holland and only a little in the WC.
Our worst position is our defense, I wonder why Pep is neglecting the fact that Puyol/Abidal/Milito are all old and Milito is injury prone. Not to mention we shipped off Marquez/Chyg this summer with no replacements. He either has a lot of confidence in Fontas (who I like a lot btw) or is hiding a very well kept secret.
With that as a given, I see why we need a midfielder...just don't see why him necessarily. We were said to be offered Ozil for 11-12 million, but we declined him. I assumed this was b/c Pep had faith in Thiago to become our next attacking-minded midfielder. The signing of Afellay just makes things look worse for Thiago, who has been very decent for us when he has came on. And apparently we could spend 9million for Adriano...why was Ozil overlooked for a couple of million more givin his form and age? Adriano can literally play everywhere but he primarily was brought in to cover for Alves....I think I've seen him played as RB once this season. I guess 9 million was well spent for "in case" Alves gets hurt.
And what about Fabregas? All this hoohah all summer long and now we're bringing in another midfielder? I'm not a huge fan of Keita although I appreciate his work ethic, I'd like to see him go soon. If anything Mascherano seems like the choice to fill Keita's longterm spot and Afellay (25) as the AM/winger option.
I guess what I'm saying is, things look bad for Thiago and I guess JDS if you even still consider him an option. Cesc could still be brought in but that is with the strict assumption that Xavi is 30 and is on his way down...despite he's been brilliant this season although he's had that achilles heel problem nagging him.
I hope Afellay turns out good now that he's here, but our midfield seems to be getting a little congested. He seems great on youtube but I honestly have never seen him play in Holland and only a little in the WC.
Our worst position is our defense, I wonder why Pep is neglecting the fact that Puyol/Abidal/Milito are all old and Milito is injury prone. Not to mention we shipped off Marquez/Chyg this summer with no replacements. He either has a lot of confidence in Fontas (who I like a lot btw) or is hiding a very well kept secret.
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He came cause he's a jack-of-all-trades. And cheap.
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