Ivan Rakitić

[FCBfan22]

So my "WHY" these 3 very young, new to the team, players play is correct. To simplify, it is because they are "freaken good" and better than the veteran alternatives on the squad. Lenglet will likely keep the starters job if he performs better on the pitch and in training than Umtiti does, if it is the other way around Umtiti gets the 1st team job back. So much unfairness there.

So, by your logic, what did Luis Suarez do in last 3 weeks to still deserve that starting spot.

On the other hand. Dembele had one bad game against Sevilla in the autumn and was benched for a month.

 

[Arizona Scott]

So, by your logic, what did Luis Suarez do in last 3 weeks to still deserve that starting spot.

On the other hand. Dembele had one bad game against Sevilla in the autumn and was benched for a month.

I don't like how Dembele was handled in the autumn. From what I can tell very much an overreaction to off the pitch stuff and one performance. Didn't like what happened from my outsiders view.

Suarez has been an absolutely top class striker for Barca for years and still is solidly #2 in goals and #3 in assists for the club this year, and among top of the scoring charts in La Liga. The nature of the beast for strikers to run hot and cold. Still, I believe he should have been forced to sit some matches recently, more for his own fatigue and health than anything, but yes I don't like how he has been managed this spring in particular and have said I would have like to seen more PT by Malcom or even KPB if it means less minutes for Saurez.

 

[Cule4life]

What excuse will Arizona Scott come up with today

 

[Joan]

What excuse should he come up with?

 

[Cule4life]

Playing more like a CB than a MF at times. But sure Alena is not even 1/3rd the player

 

[Nothanks]

odd remarks his first half was good (all things considered), he played better at recovery than busquets.

 

[Leong157]

So my "WHY" these 3 very young, new to the team, players play is correct. To simplify, it is because they are "freaken good" and better than the veteran alternatives on the squad. Lenglet will likely keep the starters job if he performs better on the pitch and in training than Umtiti does, if it is the other way around Umtiti gets the 1st team job back. So much unfairness there.

Well, Umtiti just went straight back to starting line up over Langlet after 4 months injury should tell you something. Don't forget the time when S.Roberti also out injury for quite a while and as soon as he can walk. Straight to starting again.

 

[BBZ8800]

What excuse will Arizona Scott come up with today

In the first half with Busi, he was our best player.

Play the same as for Croatia at a World Cup.

 

[JerseyAddict]

Just dropped by to see what shit will folks invent today to drag on Rakitic. Overall great game. Playing both ways.

 

[Xaviniesta]

average like the rest of the midfield

 

[kilian]

Just dropped by to see what shit will folks invent today to drag on Rakitic. Overall great game. Playing both ways.

Yeah, he was one of the best today. People talking crap in the chat section should open their eyes.

 

[FCBfan22]

He needs to fucking move. Dembele played deeper at one point than him, because he is sooo static.

Great run to that penalty appeal, tbf.

 

[Joan]

Had a good game.

 

[CatalinR10]

Should have received a penaldo , Ramos steped on his leg.

 

[JerseyAddict]

Should have received a penaldo , Ramos steped on his leg.

Yes. Clear pen.