Jordi Alba
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BerkeleyBernie
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He always makes good runs and has good touch, but there is never any thought behind his crosses and squares- they are just hopefully put into the box hoping some teammate will be there. It's futile to think he'll ever develop any brains and discretion; just not part of his skillset.
clemente
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It wasn't even like that... Alba was never out of form or "benched", even when we played 3 at the back he used to play as a wingback, the reason he wasn't playing was because in the summer we made no RB purchases and Roberto was our big weakness, he is literally the best LB in the world, of course he is gonna fking complain lol. I don't see why Suarez complaining would change anything, either he gets in form and EV lets him play again or gtfo.
mesiesta
Senior Member
What you are talking about? He always tries to find a teammate in the box and pretty much all his passes are directed to someone. I don't think he has any problems with brain and intelligence. Great player.
FCB1987
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Neyney played as the "wingback", not Alba
BerkeleyBernie
Senior Member
Playing a pass/cross into the box and passing to a teammate in the box are two different things. He is *not* generally good at picking out a teammate in the box and passing to them. If this were the case, Barça would have a *lot* more shots taken. It's quantity over quality. Some of them find a teammate.
Joan
Well-known member
Yes, but also when he's found in positions he usually is there are not many options. He can either pass it back, cross the ball which is useless for us or try to pick a teammate. The later creates more danger. He's no Einstein of FBs, but a very good player altogether.
I mean, even Marcelo would look way worse if his crosses were useless. Not that Alba is particularly good at them, but it'a a tool most FBs rely upon.
I mean, even Marcelo would look way worse if his crosses were useless. Not that Alba is particularly good at them, but it'a a tool most FBs rely upon.
vlad
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Maybe i didnt understand it right, but are you saying that alba is best LB in the world? What?
clemente
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And who are better LBs than him? what?
vlad
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marcelo, by far best LB in the world, probably in history
alaba, filipe luis
thats my opinion, alba is very limited LB who relies to much on his pace, in front of goal he is awful, have those low crosses, cant beat player 1 on 1 if his life depends on it
its suarez thread, so lets stop about alba, i was just suprised you consider him best in the world
clemente
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cmon you want this to stop because you know how stupid your comment is lol, Alaba and Filipe Luis are not on Albas level, and if Alba is just a pace merchant to you then its just sad to me, underappretiated guy, once he will be gone it will be a reality check to many.
khaled_a_d
Senior Member
On the other hand, you are probably the only one who would rate Alba over Marcelo
clemente
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Well Marcelo was pretty bad besides the end of last season while Alba as always was consistently world-class throughtout the whole season, just at the end of CL Marcelo really turned up and football fans are known to only have a memory of last 15 days.
RMU ReBorn
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Marcelo . Wish he had half the creativity of Marcelo . Dude crosses with his eyes closed .
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