Marco Reus

[Cule4life]

Koke doesn't have to be at the level of a prime Xavi (GOAT midfielder) to be a world class playmaker. He does embody the same philosophy of pass and move but he simply can't play the refined level of technical football at an intense, vertical team like Atletico that Xavi did at Barca. He does dictate games for Atletico on a regular basis but since they don't harbor the same control of a game the way Barca did, he can't be performing the true Xavi role. He has the ability to control games but he can't change the way his team plays (even prime Xavi couldn't be so influential as to single-handedly turn Atletico into a tiki-taka team). To shine in games against the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Chelsea, etc. and more or less secure a starting position at the NT at the age of 22 is no mean feat and shows that he is a special talent.

He has plenty of time to evolve and showcase his talents over the course of his career but it's pretty telling that he's among the top 3 central midfielders in the world at this age. The other two I can think of are Modric and Cesc at Chelsea.

Ofc Koke can improve further. My point wasnt specifically to Koke but to the Atletico team as a whole especially the bolded part. Unless they start to control games they wont be in the league of Madrid or Bayern or the Barca of old. Anyone who watches them regularly can see that they struggle when they have to take the initiative especially against weaker teams who sit back. They are one dimensional.

Maybe somehow if hell freezes over and Reus comes they can add that dimension. But maybe this is the only dimension in which they can thrive. Its tough to say whats their future especially when Simeone leaves.

 

[antonnn]

Chelsea may try to buy Reus this month.

 

[KingMessi]

Chelsea may try to buy Reus this month.

Reus-Schurrle+cash swap?

 

[antonnn]

Haven't heard if we'd be sending Schurrle the other way but it would probably be to replace him, or Salah. Most likely a rumour, but we'll see. There's still 2/3 of the month left.

 

[Lionel Messi]

That would be an incredible signing for Chelsea. Imagine the havoc Reus and Hazard. Willian is a great player but his end product is not on Reus Level, he is a very hard worker though which Real will have to be too.

 

[Morten]

That would be an incredible signing for Chelsea. Imagine the havoc Reus and Hazard. Willian is a great player but his end product is not on Reus Level, he is a very hard worker though which Real will have to be too.

Nah, they are buying Reus as recplacenent, cause they all know Hazards dream is to play for Real Madrid

 

[antonnn]

Hazard probably won't go for a few more years IMO. It'd be better for Chelsea that way too, as we can wring more money out of Real in that case. At the moment he probably wouldn't cost as much as James. Then again, who knows.

 

[KingMessi]

Hazard probably won't go for a few more years IMO. It'd be better for Chelsea that way too, as we can wring more money out of Real in that case. At the moment he probably wouldn't cost as much as James. Then again, who knows.

They'll buy Hazard when he tears it up at the Euros in 2016. That's how it usually works for Real.

 

[Morten]

They'll buy Hazard when he tears it up at the Euros in 2016. That's how it usually works for Real.

Its usually enough to tear up the premier league to, so i have high hopes He will no doubt cost a fortune if he ever comes.

 

[Jägermeister]

Reus-Schurrle+cash swap?

That rumor was already there last summer. They probably just found it in their archive.

 

[Zebulun]

Both MD and sport reporting close to agreement with BVB and madrid for reus, if so Another barcelona lover gone to the capital.

 

[Luftstalag14]

Both MD and sport reporting close to agreement with BVB and madrid for reus, if so Another barcelona lover gone to the capital.

What do MD and Sport know about Real Madrid's transfer deals?

If this is true, then I lost my respect toward Reus. Not a smart move at all.

 

[Icarium]

If this is true, then I lost my respect toward Reus. Not a smart move at all.

Why? Barca is banned from signing him. He prefers spain. If Madrid sell bale then Reus will have a place in starting 11 when he is fit. Perfect move for him imo. Joining madrid is much better than joining bayern.

 

[Jägermeister]

Why? Barca is banned from signing him. He prefers spain. If Madrid sell bale then Reus will have a place in starting 11 when he is fit. Perfect move for him imo. Joining madrid is much better than joining bayern.

Yeah. If they really sell Bale, he's doing everything right.

 

[Alarcón]

Look at how our attack are playing.... we don't need him & he's too good to be on the bench