11 - Raphinha

[FinBarcelonafan]

That's some seriously high praise from a manager as big as Simeone, an Argentinian no less.

I bet he wished he had him, Raphinha and Julian would kick ass.

Oh Raphinha is Simeones wet dream

 

[serghei]

Just saw his miss again. His 1st touch wasn't good enough, and he needed a 2nd touch. That wasn't good enough either.

In a bigger game in CL, such chances can't be missed.

 

[FinBarcelonafan]

He HAS to be the captain for the rest of the season and going forward. Araujo should never wear the band again.

Or DeJong or Stegen

 

[Richard.H]

Raphinha is arguably the most important system player for Flick. His pressing and off the ball movement is just beautiful to watch as a fan. Should be the captain, no clue how Araujo got it.

 

[FinBarcelonafan]

Around time you were looking to sell him?

Crazy talk.

He was never world class on right as touchline winger.

Flick unlocked him. Before that he was sellable.

 

[serghei]

Raphinha is arguably the most important system player for Flick. His pressing and off the ball movement is just beautiful to watch as a fan. Should be the captain, no clue how Araujo got it.

Purely dumb seniority.

 

[JamDav1982]

Flick unlocked him. Before that he was sellable.

He thought the same himself to be fair.

 

[OVI9323]

Just saw his miss again. His 1st touch wasn't good enough, and he needed a 2nd touch. That wasn't good enough either.

In a bigger game in CL, such chances can't be missed.

He was our best player, can't be perfect... at least not always

 

[KingLeo10]

I remember someone saying he wasn't world class, crazy talk

His latest take is that RL9 is the most complete striker ever

 

[KingLeo10]

Didn’t win the Ballon D’Or with a 65 G+A season, where 21 G+A in CL

- Domestic treble
- CL SF
- 4-0 v RM
- MASSIVE defensive effort all season

Dembele has a much better supporting cast around him than Raphinha. We see that clearly this season.

 

[Fati_Future_BallonDor]

His latest take is that RL9 is the most complete striker ever

chill

 

[Fati_Future_BallonDor]

Raphi scored again 🤣 Guy is unbelievable, easily best player itw

 

[Fati_Future_BallonDor]

Simeone was also asked about Raphinha, whom he has spoken very highly of in the past. He heaped further praise on the Barcelona winger, who was decisive against his Atleti side.

“I love him. He plays everything, wherever they put him. And he scores beautiful goals. I don’t know how he didn’t win the Ballon d’Or. I would have chosen him.”

 

[Fati_Future_BallonDor]

Raphinha: “It’s important to believe in our work. We know that these kinds of games happen and we have to be prepared for them. That’s exactly the attitude we need. Things like this happen in football. We might concede a goal, but we have to keep a cool head and react. The higher we press, the closer we get to the goal. That way we can create more chances when we win the ball back. We’re gaining confidence game by game. Today it was crucial. Points like these can decide a championship.”

 

[behindbrowneyes]

Massive player. One and only leader of this team. Will only get better from now on as he clearly is about to get into rhythm.