Leo_Messi
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I am a firm believer in Dembélé's talent and I am of the opinion that he could succeed at Barça under the guidance of the right manager, tactics, setup, group of players etc. despite his immaturity, faults and weaknesses. However there is no denying that the current season is a "make or break" one for him.
Either he succeeds and performs well across the entire season, meaning no more long-term injuries, especially when the season is about to be decided, or he continues where he left and basically wastes another year of his career and of our time.
If you look purely at his statistics such as goal per minute played and assist per minute played etc. his first two seasons are not bad at all (comparable to Neymar's first season actually) but given the expectations, price tag, his potential and the fact that he has never had any continuity due to injuries, his own inconsistent performances and Valverde's handling of him and the team's "tactics", the whole experience leaves a bad taste in your mouth.
He is the type of player that you almost know would succeed under a proper manager and in the right tactical setup. Sure, he would not be an easy player to groom but eventually he would be successful. That is the impression I have of him. In other words, I don't think that he would have stagnated or even regressed with Pep or Klopp being his manager.
That prospect of either success or failure should motivative him as well as all the criticism that he has been receiving. If that won't lid a fire in him, I don't know what will.
EDIT: For the lot that used to blame Dembélé for every ill, I hope that you have wisen up now. Barça has not had as bad a league start in 25 years after the first 5 games and Dembélé only featured during the San Mamés game in the first round where he was clearly unfit. Later turned out to be the case as well.
Either he succeeds and performs well across the entire season, meaning no more long-term injuries, especially when the season is about to be decided, or he continues where he left and basically wastes another year of his career and of our time.
If you look purely at his statistics such as goal per minute played and assist per minute played etc. his first two seasons are not bad at all (comparable to Neymar's first season actually) but given the expectations, price tag, his potential and the fact that he has never had any continuity due to injuries, his own inconsistent performances and Valverde's handling of him and the team's "tactics", the whole experience leaves a bad taste in your mouth.
He is the type of player that you almost know would succeed under a proper manager and in the right tactical setup. Sure, he would not be an easy player to groom but eventually he would be successful. That is the impression I have of him. In other words, I don't think that he would have stagnated or even regressed with Pep or Klopp being his manager.
That prospect of either success or failure should motivative him as well as all the criticism that he has been receiving. If that won't lid a fire in him, I don't know what will.
EDIT: For the lot that used to blame Dembélé for every ill, I hope that you have wisen up now. Barça has not had as bad a league start in 25 years after the first 5 games and Dembélé only featured during the San Mamés game in the first round where he was clearly unfit. Later turned out to be the case as well.
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