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doesn't make me a confused neurotic jew. it was written from the start this would mean trouble

Of course it is better that Xavi manages than that Ancelotti does. But Xavi might get more of what he demands, so if his demands are a bit shit, then in some ways Ancelotti might be better still in some ways in the long term... Your point about Pep and Ajax is after the fact. I do not think...

^good post by xXKonan So far, a bit underwhelmed by Xavi. I really shilled for him, a long time before it finally happened, but so far he didn't show much. I think he speaks well still, but he seems unable to grasp the big picture of the game, too focused on details maybe and not able to get it...

The rest of the starting eleven were pretty much bought in the last year if not the last month or is Dembele, so. In a different universe, Riqui Puig is on 200 games for Barcelona and is already a captain.

Yeah Setien trusted him in the beginning, and probably did in the end too, but in the end he was too weak to stand by his opinion and let somebody else pick the team etc. Nice quotes to read, still humble and diplomatic. Must catch some games, did he make his debut yet?

As I wrote earlier, one of the things that can influence a players choice. Protip; don't hand out long contracts to mediocre players

Not if you are sold no. Managers aren't often bought. The club can't force a player to break his contract, or to agree to a move. The player is in his right to sit out the contract. If the club tries to force you to leave, then it is another negotiation where they NEGOTIATE what parts of what...

Busquets is the captain of the team, whatever you think about that. He plays every game. I think it is a bit high to expect him to retire or break his own contract because a lot of bums on the internet are tired of him.

One year ago. Maybe he is a big talent after all? Or is he not? Confusing... Celta/City pretty much the same thing

If you think these are similar you are daft - they are polar opposites. Xavi got the ball while pressured, lifted it over the presser and released it perfectly for a player facing forwards, with both space and time. Pedri got the ball completely open, had a bad first touch, then he just threw...

8 out of 38 games he played last season were against inferior quality teams?

Didn't watch the game, but seems it was more of the same... At least Xavi usually talks soundly, but he doesn't appear to have the keys, understand how to get the team working.

Yeah I might catch a game or two if I find the time. I see Victor Vazquez is there now as well, I guess he had a decent-ish career after all, I never saw much in him back then... But he is older now and don't seem to be a regular there anymore? Chicharito I always liked, and Douglas Costa has...

lol! a year ago he was given away for free? or something like that. He was in FC Barcelona from 2012- and now suddenly it is 50m + add ons! lol! I really hope this is VERY fake!

Yeah always thought this player was OK-goodish, but these values are surely PL inflated. He could have been of a lot of use as Alba replacement/rotation the last few years I am sure, and also as LW or even LCD, especially in a back 3. A shame that so many la masia players are proving...

Large boots to fill...

Yeah the transfer movements makes some sense if Xavis intention is to give that 3-4-3 another go.

They were both miles ahead of Araujo, but mostly they looked VERY good on the ball under Pep because the system was so perfectly setup - Xavi, Busquets, Valdes helped them very much with their movements. So far, I am not convinced by Xavis attempt to improve positioning and passing, I think he...

Araujo can function OK buildup wise in the right setup yes, but in the right setup his strengths aren't really that important either... / Birdy: why "like" and still write that post? chasing a higher post number? Waste of space that post.

The part about knee injuries not having to do with muscles, that they can happen to anyone, and that the fact it happened with France should matter is all very stupid.