Centrocampista23
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yeah, this is key. you need balance. the issues at CB also don't help. a good left CB can cover for a LB going forward (with some help), but Barca have had a problem there for a while
Jordi Alba
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JamDav1982
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I watched the whole first half of the Bayern games last night after the Alves debate.
It is clear as day that they targeted Alba and it worked. The amount of room they got down his side was scary.
barcanuck
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Yup exactly. They just destroyed his side. He gets caught overlapping way too easily too.
unknowngenius10
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Fair enough
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Flavia
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Positive review of Jordi Alba’s first season at Barça
Marta Campderrós
07/05/2013 15:41
The left back has become a regular feature of the Barça defence
Jordi Alba has become an essential part of Tito Vilanova’s plans. In his first season at FC Barcelona, he has become one of the first choice defenders and through effort and hard work he has won the respect of his team-mates and the admiration of the fans.
First signing by Tito Vilanova
Jordi Alba came to FC Barcelona after being one of the revelations of Euro 2012. After winning the title with Spain, he left Valencia in exchange for 14 million euros. He was presented on July 5, 2012 in a packed Sala Paris as the first signing of the Vilanova era. “I am very happy to come back to my home and be with my family” he said that day. “This is a big opportunity for me, the best players are here and I have to be up their level. I take it as a challenge, not as pressure”.
The left back was returning to the club where he started out on the road to fame. After seven years in the FC Barcelona youth programme, Jordi Alba left La Masia for UE Cornellà. He was there for two years (2005-2007) and then moved to Tarragona (2007-2009). At Valencia CF he finally made his top flight debut (2009-2012).
Ever-present in first season
His rapid runs down the left flank and his tight defending soon made him one of the first choice defenders in the FC Barcelona scheme.
In his first season he only sat out nine league matches. In March he pulled his hamstring while playing for Spain against Finland, but despite that minor setback he was just as strong on his return and helped the club to its 22nd Liga title.
Great stats
The FCB player made 29 Liga appearances in total, playing all 90 minutes in 27 of them. He was the third highest passer in the whole competition, totalling 2,460 and topped only by Xavi (2,997) and Rayo Vallecano’s Roberto Trashorras (2,526). And 88% of those passes were completed.
Jordi Alba also started every one of the Champions League matches (9) and scored two goals. He also played four times in the Copa del Rey and scored a goal in the semi-finals.
Marta Campderrós
07/05/2013 15:41
The left back has become a regular feature of the Barça defence
Jordi Alba has become an essential part of Tito Vilanova’s plans. In his first season at FC Barcelona, he has become one of the first choice defenders and through effort and hard work he has won the respect of his team-mates and the admiration of the fans.
First signing by Tito Vilanova
Jordi Alba came to FC Barcelona after being one of the revelations of Euro 2012. After winning the title with Spain, he left Valencia in exchange for 14 million euros. He was presented on July 5, 2012 in a packed Sala Paris as the first signing of the Vilanova era. “I am very happy to come back to my home and be with my family” he said that day. “This is a big opportunity for me, the best players are here and I have to be up their level. I take it as a challenge, not as pressure”.
The left back was returning to the club where he started out on the road to fame. After seven years in the FC Barcelona youth programme, Jordi Alba left La Masia for UE Cornellà. He was there for two years (2005-2007) and then moved to Tarragona (2007-2009). At Valencia CF he finally made his top flight debut (2009-2012).
Ever-present in first season
His rapid runs down the left flank and his tight defending soon made him one of the first choice defenders in the FC Barcelona scheme.
In his first season he only sat out nine league matches. In March he pulled his hamstring while playing for Spain against Finland, but despite that minor setback he was just as strong on his return and helped the club to its 22nd Liga title.
Great stats
The FCB player made 29 Liga appearances in total, playing all 90 minutes in 27 of them. He was the third highest passer in the whole competition, totalling 2,460 and topped only by Xavi (2,997) and Rayo Vallecano’s Roberto Trashorras (2,526). And 88% of those passes were completed.
Jordi Alba also started every one of the Champions League matches (9) and scored two goals. He also played four times in the Copa del Rey and scored a goal in the semi-finals.
abual3bed1
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He did have a great season, considering the exhausting summer he had in 2012.
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instinct
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Awesome signing. Nuff said.
Garrus
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If i had to go back to last season, I would've chosen another LB to buy, A physically strong and tall one, Alba is a sensational player, And he did wonderfully, But he's not the player we needed, What he brought 'into' the team, Simply can't compensate what he took 'out', You don't replace a physically strong, 186cm player with a 170cm tiny one, The technical staff failed to see the consequences.
Our club has a history of preferring talent and skill over physicality, But this time, It came back and bit us in the ass, Big time.
Our club has a history of preferring talent and skill over physicality, But this time, It came back and bit us in the ass, Big time.
te amo barca
Blaugrana al vent
Sucks at defense though.
CatalinR10
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True. Barca had an offer of 28 M for Alves last summer if I remember correctly but they decided to keep him. Also he won't be sold since Neymar joined the team.
To compensate the form he lost , he should at least convince his national team mate Thiago Silva to join
.
te amo barca
Blaugrana al vent
Don't sell Alves, he's our best scout 
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