Yaya Toure

[ZenI]

You guys are right about Yaya. He just looks unfocused, like the rest of the team. I can agree that there are a few DM's that handle the defensive a little better than Yaya, but his passes are better then most midfielders and he is also so strong that it looks like other players are kids that are trying to take the ball from an adult. But lately he's not even close to the form he was the first part of the season (just like the rest of Barca). Our squad needs more depth so that our players don't run tired.

 

[Barcaman]

But the problem isn`t the tiredness. He played less minutes than any of our regular first 11 players. With exception of Iniesta, who has been injured on 2 occasions

 

[maz]

He could be mentally tired.

I dont know whether im going out of my way to defend him here..but dont forget he played a large portion of last season injured. He returned well during the first half of the season but perhaps it has taken its toll on him mentally. He doesnt look tired physically during games. He looks mentally tired. There must be a reason for that.

 

[Barcaman]

I don`t know what could it be? Playing in the best club in the world, fat bank account or living in the wonderful city of Barcelona? If he is mentally weak we have no use of him.
Sorry for being perfectly honest.

 

[maz]

I wouldnt call him mentally weak after playing through a back injury for more than a quarter of a season.

Its a conundrum

 

[IraqiCulé]

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[FCBNOF]

Above was his Debut against Racing last year (0-0) and the only two rocket goals he ever scored in a Blaugrana shirt.

 

[IraqiCulé]

His goal vs. Espanyol was pretty powerful too.

 

[Barcaman]

Very hard for me to rate his game vs. Almeria. I think his run to catch Uche was amazing and maybe made him fumble that shot.
Other than that he was slow again and reckless in passing.

 

[ZenI]

Very hard for me to rate his game vs. Almeria. I think his run to catch Uche was amazing and maybe made him fumble that shot.
Other than that he was slow again and reckless in passing.

A little bit sloppy sometimes, but I still like him We all know he can do better and even if he makes some mistakes (if the mistakes doesn't lead to a goal) he makes up for them IMO. It's almost like he's stressed when he is playing, or maybe he knows something we don't know - maybe we are about to sell him and get a new DM?

 

[maz]

Yeah it was a very inconsistent performance. He was good at times, bad at times. It seems however that he is gaining a bit more focus than before.

 

[Gnegneri]

Giant is coming to eat you!

 

[Barca_Ray_USA]

Giant is coming to eat you!

 

[Zqa-]

I would stop and just run towards the sideline if that huge monster was after me.

 

[evilhita666]

He will be very important if we have to face an english team in the CL...