Jordi Alba

[BerkeleyBernie]

Alves was amazing, and he has all in all been a better RB for us than Alba has been a LB. Alves is the better player. But we are truly blessed having such a talented LB as Alba - has there ever been a better one i Barca history?

Different kind of player, of course. But brilliant in his role while here.

 

[Arizona Scott]

What do we think is the best way to spell Alba--Vermaelen, Semedo, Roberto? One issue is I think Sergi needs rest too, the only way I can think to rest Alba and Roberto is with Vermaelen at LB. Is this what we see tomorrow?

 

[FCBfan22]

What do we think is the best way to spell Alba--Vermaelen, Semedo, Roberto? One issue is I think Sergi needs rest too, the only way I can think to rest Alba and Roberto is with Vermaelen at LB. Is this what we see tomorrow?

Just rotate the three fullbacks. Vermaelen at LB was a disaster of epic proportions last time.

 

[FCB1987]

he needs to come on at halftime

 

[soul24rage]

now he's suspended vs Bilbao away...

 

[Alik]

He is probably is our second most crucial player as we do not have any one who can take over from him in the squad. Letting Digne go, without having a plan other than to play Semedp/Roberto/Vermaelen at LB was foolish.

At least upfront we have both Messi and Dembele for magic.

 

[FCB1987]

now he's suspended vs Bilbao away...

Dembouz's return would lessen the blow somewhat

 

[Blaugrana Bull]

Unfortunately could not capitalize on that last Messi pass. Stupid yellow too.

 

[Cool]

Mind boggling how Valvarde and Abidal looked at each other and thought it’s fine to go the entire season without a backup for him.

 

[soul24rage]

Dembouz's return would lessen the blow somewhat

somewhat, but he's not a defender. Now we have to see Bob out in LB again in a difficult game.

 

[EdmondDantes]

Was he really at fault for their goal - like the commentator said?

 

[soul24rage]

I would blame Lenglet more than Alba, but he shouldn't have tried to head it imo.

 

[serghei]

Made a real mess at their goal. Had plenty of time to judge that ball. Let's hope he doesn't forget how to defend, I know Alba as a good defender, and lately he's been pretty average in this area.

 

[xXKonan]

Made a real mess at their goal. Had plenty of time to judge that ball. Let's hope he doesn't forget how to defend, I know Alba as a good defender, and lately he's been pretty average in this area.

I said it before but he's getting more vunrable with his defending especially in 1v1 situations.

He was much better in that regard not that long ago but it seems like he's struggling a bit.

 

[FinBarcelonafan]

He messed up two crosses from Real and one lead to a goal and other in a good chance. He needs to improve in headers. I know he is small but he should have better idea where the ball will land. Shame shame.