Thiago Translantara

[Jadentheman]

Brazil's midfield could really have used him IMO.

It's a shame he was ignored by Brasil. We can only hope Rafinha will get looked at and be called up because he's probably better than the midfield that was used (or in this case not used )

 

[Alarcón]

I said a long time ago they should have called up Rafinha. But something like that, impossible for Scolari.

 

[DonAndres]

There was an interview where Thiago said he feels more Spanish than Brazilian. He's been playing for Spain since the u16 level and got capped for the senior NT in 2011, he ain't no Diego Costa. He's Spanish with a little Dinho in him.

Rafinha on the other hand is a good choice going forward for the Brazilian midfield. Industrial and hardworking, plus he's creative. I don't think he should've been called up as there were other more deserving players (Coutinho, Firmino) but he certainly would've been better than Bernard and could be a valuable member of that squad if he was in it.

 

[Lomar1o]

rafinha and coutinho. i'd love to see them play together actually.

 

[Truthist]

Imagine a Brazil midfield of Coutinho, Rafinha and Firmino. Moura and Neymar on the flanks, now wouldn't that be jogo bonito?

 

[DonAndres]

. They honestly could try Firmino at CF . He wouldn't be a full out #9, but who gives a shit when it allows you to hurl Fred's ass to the curb.

 

[linetty]

Imagine a Brazil midfield of Coutinho, Rafinha and Firmino. Moura and Neymar on the flanks, now wouldn't that be jogo bonito?

 

[Truthist]

. They honestly could try Firmino at CF . He wouldn't be a full out #9, but who gives a shit when it allows you to hurl Fred's ass to the curb.

Why not? Or even false 9 interchanging with Neymar but then Scolari wouldn't even fathom of thinking out of the box. Fred and Joe it is with Hulk in the Zico role

 

[Gooch]

Imagine a Brazil midfield of Coutinho, Rafinha and Firmino. Moura and Neymar on the flanks, now wouldn't that be jogo bonito?

Yes but they wouldn't do enough fouling for Scolari's tastes.

 

[SwiftGuyver]

it seems obvious that Brazil (over the next 5-10 years) should start with Neymar, Oscar, Lucas & Coutinho as their front 4 attacking options. all interchanging with each other throughout the course of a game. if Rafinha develops like he should then he obviously needs to be involved as well.

 

[Alarcón]

Bild say Thiago wants to return to Barça

 

[hulinat]

Bild say Thiago wants to return to Barça

If this is true..

 

[JamDav1982]

Bild say Thiago wants to return to Barça

Doubt it is true but would bet anything that he will want to in the next few years.

Seeing his brother playing and wanting to play with him would be a huge pull.

 

[Hamzah]

I'd take him but man is he weak mentally.

 

[hardyboy]

Bild say Thiago wants to return to Barça

hope this is true.