Thiago Translantara
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first pic.. the hell?
DonAndres
Wild Man of Borneo
He's been great and happy birthday!
As for position, I'd say he's in between Xavi and Iniesta. More attack minded and dribbling than Xavi, but not as involved in forward attacks as Iniesta. Just because he roams a lot doesn't mean he's like Iniesta. After all you do see Xavi all over the pitch too aiding in distribution and keeping the play fluid.
As for position, I'd say he's in between Xavi and Iniesta. More attack minded and dribbling than Xavi, but not as involved in forward attacks as Iniesta. Just because he roams a lot doesn't mean he's like Iniesta. After all you do see Xavi all over the pitch too aiding in distribution and keeping the play fluid.
Indignado
New member
He certainly does more defensive work, but it's really hard to tell until he actually plays in a CL game.
misterplatin
New member
I am not convinced that THiago is as good as Xavi in pressing the opposition. Xavi is very efficient with his movement and on average runs probably more than THiago .
Richard.H
Senior Member
Tito wouldn't do that. Thiago tends to give away possession more than Xavi or Iniesta.
Jadentheman
Active member
Is it really important to be a possession hog?
DonAndres
Wild Man of Borneo
In the last few minutes of the game when the scenario could dictate that we mustn't concede at all costs, losing possession in a bad area in midfield could lead to our exit in the CL.
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beautifulgame
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Thiago is better at defending but to be fair Xavi is poor. Thats perhaps the weakest part of his game, he doesn't mark much or well when he does.
With that said, Thiago does need to learn stop giving up the ball in through the middle or when there isn't support and learn when to do what. Frankly, this is what is holding him back right now.
Xavi also lost the ball in a horrible horrible way in PSG that very well could have lead to a goal by them when he was dispossessed at midfield without support.
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