Ivan Rakitić
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Ousmane Dembélé
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The Barca subreddit is full of deluded casuals, don't expect anything else.
He played well at DM, particularly on defense. To make good passes, you need players moving to the right spots, and Rak did not have that luxury much yesterday. Sure, Busi passes better, but Rak is clearly the 2nd best DM on this team.
I'd like to see him start 6-10 more games at DM this season, largely to try to avoid burning out Busquets. If he only starts about half the remaining games at his usual position, this will allow Paulinho and Sergi Roberto more time there. And not burn out ironman Rak.
I'd like to see him start 6-10 more games at DM this season, largely to try to avoid burning out Busquets. If he only starts about half the remaining games at his usual position, this will allow Paulinho and Sergi Roberto more time there. And not burn out ironman Rak.
DonAK
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This post is underrated. Still funny.
SeloBarca
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xXKonan
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We pretty much already seen the best of what he had to offer during the second half of the 2014/15 season. Instead of building off that he pretty much said "Well I won the treble, Adios Amigos!" as he rides off to the sunset.
We should have made an example of him with his below standard performances and force him to either fight for his spot or be sold. But instead we gave the man a new fat contract until he's 33 and made him look like he's some sort of Midfield general that cannot be dropped by any means necessary.
It's harsh but it's the truth. Rakitic was at one point a cog in the machine for us but those days are long gone. He doesn't have the Mentality nor drive to really push himself what's best for the team and himself anymore and he doesn't have the pure technicality to cover up for any dreadful form he's in either.
We should have made an example of him with his below standard performances and force him to either fight for his spot or be sold. But instead we gave the man a new fat contract until he's 33 and made him look like he's some sort of Midfield general that cannot be dropped by any means necessary.
It's harsh but it's the truth. Rakitic was at one point a cog in the machine for us but those days are long gone. He doesn't have the Mentality nor drive to really push himself what's best for the team and himself anymore and he doesn't have the pure technicality to cover up for any dreadful form he's in either.
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LeeRomeno
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This forum thrives on negativity, unlike reddit. Rakitic is just the modern version of Gomes for people here, as the latter does not really get that much gametime and you need a scapegoat every game.
It is quite obvious if you just look at how the posts gather. Rakitic has poor game - 30 people come here and whine cry, call him names. Rakitic has a good game - a few posts saying he was okey, rest are quiet or still going after their agenda.
Its sad part of human nature really, couple of bullies teasing on someone and rest supporting and cheering just to "on the side" with the cool guys, belonging to a group thingy.
Critique against Rakitic has been so exaggerated, he hasnt had his best season, but by far he has not been as bad as people make him sound like.
It is quite obvious if you just look at how the posts gather. Rakitic has poor game - 30 people come here and whine cry, call him names. Rakitic has a good game - a few posts saying he was okey, rest are quiet or still going after their agenda.
Its sad part of human nature really, couple of bullies teasing on someone and rest supporting and cheering just to "on the side" with the cool guys, belonging to a group thingy.
Critique against Rakitic has been so exaggerated, he hasnt had his best season, but by far he has not been as bad as people make him sound like.
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BigBarcaBoy
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When people suggest a player getting injured would be good then you know things have gone too far
henias
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I never said he is that terrible. He is still better than Gomes for sure. But for these past few seasons, especially now, he has been painfully mediocre. He is just not cut for a top club like Barca and we shouldn't be too generous with letting him stay here and play when in reality he hardly offers anything. He's become much slower, slow in reaction, mediocre passing, often lacks strength as well. And regarding minutes, he played over 1000 mins in La Liga and 400 in UCL. I dont think u can even consider that little.
I dont want to be inhumane and call him a trash but this is competitive professional football. When u are way past it, you gotta step down and give others a chance. Paulinho somewhat proved himself to be much better, and I have to give credit for that. It's nothing about being negative, it's about being honest, among all the other players Rakitic is ranked one of the lowest. Even old players like Busquets and Iniesta are still proving themselves, so there's simply no room for excuses. Like it or not, I appreciate what he's done for the previous seasons but he's gotta leave for the sake of other players who consistently put up good performance and wants to win more trophies for their careers. It's just not very fair for them.
Human nature is that people tend to exaggerate for the good or bad. Nothing wrong with that. And this forum doesnt thrive on negativity. Rakitic tend to be criticised more harshly bcos of the numerous appearances he made but failed to make an impact. That's just the truth that cant be sugarcoated. That goes the same for Suarez.
If this isn't Barcelona, I wouldn't criticise him.
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JerseyAddict
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Great post. I don t understand how some people identify supporting a football club with hating players of that club. It just doesn t make sence. Does that mean we are supporting a name? A board perhaps? A badge?
History? City?
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