I wouldn't worry about it. It's basically an exact science that you get less frustrated when Messi is on your team. Besides, look at the players we have tamed!
I don't get why some people aren't stoked about Arda. I mean, he's like a harder working version of Isco with an actual end product. Granted, he's (a lot) older, but as for this season, there isn't a player I would rather have reinforce the team.
Lavezzi wouldn't even be able to play Champions League, so what's the point? Though it pains me to say it, Nolito seems like the only reasonable option.
Exactly. I think he would almost instantly rise to our level if he was bought, which is kinda strange to say since I previously didn't want to see him in a Barça-shirt. But he is such a reliable player. He never falls through. If you notice the negative criticism uttered about him here in...
Not exactly a stunning game, but he has those glimpses of brilliance that leaves you with the promise of more.
He's the type of player that wouldn't fall through when presented with better teammates, simply because his football intelligence and technique is right up there with the best.
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I think he's the kind of player who would thrive at Barça. And I have no doubt that he would step up his game if surrounded by better teammates than what Tottenham currently provides him with.
Varane isn't that intelligent a player, but his impressive speed tends to save his ass when he gets caught out of position. Laporte is undoubtably superior in that aspect of the game.
EDIT: Varane's reliance on his (insane) speed is actually quite easy to document:
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Watching these (I can't believe, I'm writing this) old clips, I suddenly realized how outstanding Pedro's movement off the ball was. It really was as good as it gets. Pedro was never a worldbeater with ball at his feet, his greatest attribute (aside from his finishing) was his ability to break...