Mats Hummels

[Yannick03]

In Flanders, not Wallonia

Indeed and don't forget German. In school in Flanders, we are teached 4 languages. Because of Wallonia, the emphasis is more on French besides Dutch in flanders. But I have to admit my English is far superior than my French, probably because of internet and all the English spoken programs on television with subtitles. Also, in my university, every course I'm following is in English although I chose for a Dutch program.

 

[Doobs]

Belgium FTW! My favourite country in Europe!

 

[Edman]

I never had German in school, I just had French, Dutch and English. That said, I don't think that's the reason most of us have a great understanding of the English language. I believe it's because Belgium is one of the few countries that subtitles American TV shows instead of dubbing it.

 

[Galning]

I never had German in school, I just had French, Dutch and English. That said, I don't think that's the reason most of us have a great understanding of the English language. I believe it's because Belgium is one of the few countries that subtitles American TV shows instead of dubbing it.

I also had German in highschool (in Flanders) but it was optional so that's probably why you didn't have it. Dutch, English, French, German, Latin & Spanish were the languages I had at highschool.. pretty sick if you think about it.
And you're right about the dubbing. It's so ridiculous. I went to the movies once in Barcelona and I honestly don't know how people can enjoy it. It takes away every bit of realism.

OT: get Hummels NOAW!

 

[mittchan82]

so Hummels? How much? possibility of seeing him playing for us? if so, when?

 

[GiantKiller]

Instead of buying a new CB, I'd like to see Bartra get more minutes.

 

[Meitux]

Instead of buying a new CB, I'd like to see Bartra get more minutes.

He can get minutes,but the fact is that we need a world class cb to partner Pique,we cannot rely on Puyol(for too long) before he gets injured again,and ofcourse in Mascherano.Even though it will be hard to sign Hummels

 

[GiantKiller]

He can get minutes,but the fact is that we need a world class cb to partner Pique,we cannot rely on Puyol(for too long) before he gets injured again,and ofcourse in Mascherano.Even though it will be hard to sign Hummels

Getting minutes so that we don't rely on Puyol is what I was I trying to say.

 

[ivan22]

He can get minutes,but the fact is that we need a world class cb to partner Pique,we cannot rely on Puyol(for too long) before he gets injured again,and ofcourse in Mascherano.Even though it will be hard to sign Hummels

I never got why we need 4 world class CB's?

Pique & Mascherano can play for a lot of years. And there's still puyol who can play for 2 more years. and you want ANOTHER world class CB who's going to cost >40M and earns a shitload of money?

the better option is a cantera player.

 

[Malappapper]

Surely there some quality CBs out there that would not cost as much as Hummels. Someone in the mold of Chris Samba or generally of this type of physical CB who can dominate in the air. Ideally, the CB we should buy in the summer should cost no more than 15m euros and also be able to play at RB if necessary.

 

[GiantKiller]

Surely there some quality CBs out there that would not cost as much as Hummels. Someone in the mold of Chris Samba or generally of this type of physical CB who can dominate in the air. Ideally, the CB we should buy in the summer should cost no more than 15m euros and also be able to play at RB if necessary.

Does Chris Samba have the technical ability required to be a potential target for the CB spot? I doubt it. Also, your last sentence is slightly amusing since Bartra is totally capable of doing what you would ask of that new CB, except that Bartra wouldn't cost anything at all.

Agree with ivan22s' post, though.

 

[messi_xavi_iniesta]

I never got why we need 4 world class CB's?

Pique & Mascherano can play for a lot of years. And there's still puyol who can play for 2 more years. and you want ANOTHER world class CB who's going to cost >40M and earns a shitload of money?

Mascherano is not a world class CB...Are you kidding me? Puyol get´s injured all the time
Pique needs another world class defender beside him. Period.

 

[Cule4life]

I never got why we need 4 world class CB's?

Pique & Mascherano can play for a lot of years. And there's still puyol who can play for 2 more years. and you want ANOTHER world class CB who's going to cost >40M and earns a shitload of money?

the better option is a cantera player.

You seem to be forgetting what happened earlier when Pique and Puyol were injured. Ronaldo suddenly turned into a big match player against us.
Puyol is 34 and cant play every match. Bartra is too young to take on the responsibility of a regular starter. Mascherano is not a world class defender period.
You are also forgetting that we bought Song to play as CB. We all know how that turned out
We need squad depth. Every good team has atleast 4 great center backs. Look at Chelsea- Ivanovic, Terry, Cahill, Luiz Madrid- Ramos, Pepe, Albiol, Varane, Carvalho

 

[Cule4life]

ANOTHER world class CB who's going to cost >40M and earns a shitload of money?

the better option is a cantera player.

Who do you think we should splash on? Neymar?When we have Tello, Villa, Alexis, Cuenca etc. If we can splash we must splash on a world class CB

 

[Meitux]

I never got why we need 4 world class CB's?

Pique & Mascherano can play for a lot of years. And there's still puyol who can play for 2 more years. and you want ANOTHER world class CB who's going to cost >40M and earns a shitload of money?

the better option is a cantera player.

Mascherano is not a world class CB and will never be cause he is not also a cb and doesnt have the abilities to be and dude face the truth Puyol wont last for too long you saw it again betis he was subbed in the half time for a precausion he cant stay away from injuries...so dont tell us everything is cool..