UEFA_Barça_Chris
o Fenômeno
Don’t get me wrong I would want to start him too, but he’s nearing 34. Supersub is fine with me, if anything having him 100% for UCL matches is much preferred than being overly played before these crucial knockout matches
Don’t get me wrong I would want to start him too, but he’s nearing 34. Supersub is fine with me, if anything having him 100% for UCL matches is much preferred than being overly played before these crucial knockout matches
The Great One
Banned
Xavi was playing until 35
I honestly think Iniesta can play every week as long as he's subbed off in the 75th minute each game as long as Barcelona are in control.
I'm not saying he should play the full 90 each week but we don't have anyone of his caliber ready to step up yet and take over the mantle.
Dani Alves is 34 and a starter for PSG, Zlatan played every minute when fit last season for united at 35
Barcelona struggle without his creativity and tempo against top sides I hope Valverde uses him more. I'm happy though so far, Enrique looked like he was ready to sell Iniesta if he stayed one more season.
Iniesta also looks really fast to me despite his age hence why he's paying on the wing now.
Cule4life
The Culest
>Iniesta is almost 34
>Coutinho and Iniesta can't play together.
>Rakitic's defensive work is needed to maintain balance.
>Iniesta will be reserved for tough games and will be rested against easier opposition.
Ousmane Dembélé
Banned
He can't play at a high level anymore, this season at least. Valverde ran him into the ground and we have no Coutinho in the CL either.
Givenchy
Senior Member
which makes it all the more baffling why hes starting a game like this when we have a cup tied Coutinho who needs the minutes..
dakt
New member
Stop with this age crap. Coutinho is younger but didn't offer nothing more. In fact was probably worse then Iniesta.
Iniesta was perfect choice for this match.
Mitchell1978
Senior Member
Apart from the game here and there he has been mediocre for a while.
DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
I love Iniesta, but against high lines such as these you need to play the through ball when the chance presents itself and Iniesta is unwilling to do that now. It's nothing unusual. Even Xavi turned into a more conservative player when he got older.
But you need something more fresh against such teams. You need to punish them and not let them get back in shape by playing it safe.
But you need something more fresh against such teams. You need to punish them and not let them get back in shape by playing it safe.
Lelouch vi Britannia
Banned
EV's run him into the ground.
FinBarcelonafan
Well-known member
This. He looks awful now, compared to start of the season.
Lelouch vi Britannia
Banned
Knowing Valverde, Arthur will be benched for Paulinho.
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