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Fuk no, Rakitic in the 18/19 season was still solid and played 54 matches, while FDJ "WC or bust" only played 36 matches. Rakitic was at least a reliable professional. Even in 19/20 he had 42 appearances.

Totally forgot about him. I hope he's ok. Maybe he moved on to the Barca Reddit like some people have.

Agreed, going to Arsenal is the best move for all parties involved in this saga.

He is nowhere near Ronaldinho (yet) to be acting like him, so I hope it's some discomfort or just rest from the WC

Will be near impossible to win CL without a striker and without another CB/RB signing. I doubt Kristensen will stay fit the entire season. Don't use PSG as an example of playing without true strikers. All three/four of those hybrid wingers are deadly finishers.

I don't think club should make this public unless an agreement has already been reached with another CB or RB

He is absolutely needed because we can't rely on Glasstensen the whole season. Unless we have a replacement signing in mind, he will be needed

This is where I am at too. I think Flick and the coaching staff probably made a summer training plan for him when the season ended. They certainly knew how well he could perform after the stellar performances he had in 24/25. Once the preseason friendlies started they probably saw worrying signs...

To be fair a lot of these South American footballers are absolute morons when it comes to contracts/agents/business side of football. He should’ve thought twice before signing the papers.

Should be a starter when Cuba needs rest. I hope flick realizes just how important rotations are. It’s a big reason why QSG won back to back CL’s.

You can't always rely on outscoring the opponent. It just doesn't work for every match. Even PSG with all their attack had to defend a lot vs Bayern away.

Starting Kounde as CB in CL vs the likes of PSG is a deathwish

Hamza or Raphinha

Bet Deco will reply with "Hamza is our new #9" if he doesn't manage to sign a striker

Gotta love players like him who truly love the club. Nothing but respect. These are the sort of players I won't forget as a Barca fan.

If Espart proves himself for A team football, then Gavi is done here. 35M is too low though, should at least go for 40M+15M in variables. He is still only 22 years old.

He is a more logical choice than Alvarez, but he seems very happy at Inter so doubt we sign him. Maybe this is a diversion tactic by Barca board in case we are pursuing someone else.

Too much money for a player that could potentially be injured for the whole season (or two)

Can't wait to see the Catalan Klopp again

Good move, coaching here seemed really stressful for him. I think club level was too much for him.