malvolio
Senior Member
Other times horrendous. You just have to watch that first leg vs Chelsea to understand that he was not a Barca playe
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Other times horrendous. You just have to watch that first leg vs Chelsea to understand that he was not a Barca playe
JamDav1982
Senior Member
Not at RM but other games he was good enough and provided something different.
Joan
Well-known member
Or you can watch 2nd half vs. Chelsea at Nou Camp when he was subbed in showing his qualities.
xXKonan
Senior Member
He played well in a more advanced role like a SS in a 4-4-2.
As a RM? that was a disaster waiting to happen. He's not great with the ball but his biggest weakness without a doubt is his lack of Tactical positioning. He's very poor in that regard and putting him at RM vs Chelsea was a disaster and it left the likes of Roberto out to dry.
As a RM? that was a disaster waiting to happen. He's not great with the ball but his biggest weakness without a doubt is his lack of Tactical positioning. He's very poor in that regard and putting him at RM vs Chelsea was a disaster and it left the likes of Roberto out to dry.
Joan
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He wasn't a fit as a RM in possession, but I'd say he did quite well defending there. Vs. Real for instance. He's not a tactically astute player who'll defend with his brain, but exceptional physics.
Marking Willian, Kroos out of the match is his game. Besides that, great at making runs into the box. Limited skill set maybe, but extremely useful. Can give you a tactical advantage when needed.
I'd try to find a similar player if we have to sell him. Agree on the advanced role claims.
malvolio
Senior Member
Yeah, after the Messi show when playing with no pressure at 2-0 already. The man had it easy in the national team due to his friendship with Tite. Otherwise they haven't won shit with Paulinho as false 10 or whatever the fuck he's playing in that side. A waste of space for some goals that rarely have been decisive.
Joan
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He's in the starting lineup due to his unique skill set. Nothing to do with friendship with Tite.
No pressure or not (no pressure in CL KO match) he marked Willian out of the match. Made us tons of problems before that.
Willian was Chelsea's best player in both legs
Joan
Well-known member
That doesn't contradict with my point at all. Of coruse he was.
George_Costanza
Active member
He is a decent player but his transfer from China to Barcelona and now back to the his old club just after one year raises more suspicions about this shady deal.
FC433
New member
^ I do not think there is anything to be concerned about. I understand that many feel that way, but we often forget that his club did not want to sell him. We activated his clause and that is why they wanted him back. And I have heard that the impact he had was massive.
However, many might wonder why would he want to go back? I would assume because he is earning double what he used to. From 7m to 14m and he realized that the club would not rely on him that much this coming season (?)
However, many might wonder why would he want to go back? I would assume because he is earning double what he used to. From 7m to 14m and he realized that the club would not rely on him that much this coming season (?)
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