Recent content by Catalonian Devil

I didn't watch the Valencia game but what you're saying pretty much confirms what I've said above. Lass is better utilized against lesser teams who clog the midfield, against teams like Valencia Sami's vertical play is more useful than Lass's defensive approach. I would've preferred to start...

Alright, you've forced me to put my tactical hat on. Lets take a closer look here... Its not really Jose playing him in crucial games, its more about those games involving teams whose playing style is one where Sami's attributes are most useful. This means teams such as Valencia and most of...

I understand that Mou prefers a more tactically disciplined player in Sami but I guess outside of being 'disciplined' I just don't see the quality that qualifies him as a starting midfielder for Real Madrid. Guess we'll have to wait and see on Essien, I'm just not buying into this resurrection...

If you were Jose who would you start in a decisive game, Lass or Sami?

I don't rate Sami at all and don't even put him on the same level as Lass. People seem to only remember the shadow of Essien, I was a HUGE fan of this dude and at one point would take him over any midfielder in the world, however since then he has regressed tremendously. I refused to believe it...

I have a feeling losing Lass will hurt Madrid more than a lot of fans seem to think Essien will add...

Wow, didn't expect this. So happy for Andres, finally gets the recognition he deserves.

Any luck so far?

Looking pretty slim...

As talented as this kid he seems to often crumble under pressure.

Badass and prefers his 4-3-3 's I declare myself a Tito fanboy

Simply Legendary.

The Pedro of old...

You bring up some good points especially about him not being especially skilled at creating his own space. That is precisely why I don't like him at Barca, a counter-attacking team is the perfect fit for him. As you pointed out he needs space, and counter-attacking teams can create that...