Yerry Mina

[Xaviniesta]

really? even taller than our keepers?

According to SPORT’s front cover, yes
https://twitter.com/barcaspiral/status/951961858914754560

 

[El Flaco]

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Spoiler: Quotes from BarcaSpiral

- Cuca (coach Palmeiras): "Define Mina as a footballer? He's a boy of 23 who despite his age, has a lot of experience. He has a good technique and a lovely tempo. He's also very good in the air and guarantees several goals every season. FC Barcelona have made a great signing." [md]

- Cuca: "Mina is never satisfied with a defeat and when he is losing in a game he gives his all to get a draw or a victory until the last minute. Hence he has achieved many important goals in the last minutes."

- Cuca: "Beyond his footballing qualities, Mina will provide a very positive atmosphere in the dressing room. With his dances and his character, he's a player who takes the pressure off the team."

- Cuca: "Mina will adjust very fast because he's a very humble, professional guy."

- Cuca: "How is Mina off the field? He is a very quiet, very humble person and I'm sure he will not cause any problem."

- Cuca: "Mina called me when it became official, he thanked me for what I did for him as a coach."

- Cuca: "I congratulated him and told him to keep doing what he has done so far in Palmeiras and in the Colombian selection. If he does, everything will go well."

 

[xXKonan]

It seems like some Colombian fans rate him higher than Davinson Sanchez, Despite Sanchez getting a head start in Europe. They seem to rate him higher in terms of ability. But we will have to wait and see if he can replicate here in Barca.

 

[aaron101]

Apparently he’s the tallest player in Barca history

No, him and Ibra have the same height at 6 ft. 5 in.

By the way, how come he was not presented to the fans at Camp Nou? I must have missed something because I never saw a video of him juggling a ball at the stadium in a Barca kit.

 

[DonAK]

No, him and Ibra have the same height at 6 ft. 5 in.

By the way, how come he was not presented to the fans at Camp Nou? I must have missed something because I never saw a video of him juggling a ball at the stadium in a Barca kit.

Presented tomorrow/today depending on where you are.

Saturday.

 

[Joan]

Cuca: "Beyond his footballing qualities, Mina will provide a very positive atmosphere in the dressing room. With his dances.."

 

[Messi983]

Well, he's right.

But also without his dances it seems he's a very positive person who should fit well and quickly into the team.

 

[Flavius]

Cuca: "Beyond his footballing qualities, Mina will provide a very positive atmosphere in the dressing room. With his dances.."

Imaging him and Pique on duet..

 

[Messi983]

He's lucky Puyol is not here anymore though. He'd slap him everytime he'd start to dance.

 

[Messi983]

 

[Ousmane Dembélé]

His locker is right next to Paulinho's; I don't think we're supposed to keep two alphas that close together. Pauly might feel threatened.

 

[BarçaBarça]

Heard a podcast (by 2 guys who actually watch Serie A, one of them a Palmeiras-fan), which mentioned some of his weaknesses. I guess it is interesting, because all of his very many qualities has been pointed out a lot lately, but few puts light on potential weak spots:

- Can sometimes get caught upfield, loosing the ball because of his solo-drives forward, when no clear passing-opportunity is available
- Lack of speed to catch opponents when starting behind them, e.g. in situations as described above
- Fine passing, but not world-class, and will often be more comfortable dribbling forward rather than doing the tricky pass to a team-mate

 

[FCBfan22]

- Can sometimes get caught upfield, loosing the ball because of his solo-drives forward, when no clear passing-opportunity is available
- Lack of speed to catch opponents when starting behind them, e.g. in situations as described above

v 2.0

 

[Xaviniesta]

I love this man already

 

[ThwiX]

Seems like there’s almost as many people present at his presentation as Coutinho’s. A lot of Colombians.