Search results

:lol:

Hopefully a 10-20 minute cameo today :D Then a start in the CL next week.

Why would you expect that? :lol: Even before this (fairly major) injury, the other set-backs were seriously decreasing his athleticism and neutralising what made him so effective during 03-07.

5-10 would be fine. I'm more concerned about him having that ever-present creative spark (like in 08/09) than scoring goals.

50+ would be quite something. I'll go for a conservative 35.

I presumed it's because Thiago is quite openly flashy whereas Rafa is more methodical/knows when to pass first/play the simple option? I haven't seen much/any of Rafa, so I'm guessing here.

In what sense?

Probably, even without considering injuries. I think we'll pay for it eventually unless we're seriously lucky with everyone staying fit. Even then it'll mean a lot of time out of position for San Andrés.

It's an excellent squad which can make an unparalleled first xi, but it doesn't have two world class players in each position like you suggested. Piqué is our only world class centre-back; Alves is our only world class full back on either side - to start with. Midfield: Xavi, Iniesta and...

I admire the confidence, but Barça don't have anything like two world class players for each position... Edit: Jamrock got there first This is too simplistic... Their midfield is only a 4* (if we're doing it like this) but their front two got them to 30+ wins in La Liga last season and made...

If another striker isn't signed, Messi will play centrally.

It would be monumentally stupid not to sign a replacement. There's very little time though...

He can have #5 when Puyol falls apart.

Happy to wake up and see this news :D

I think going into a season with only 18 senior players (should Zlatan leave) is absolutely suicidal and we WILL pay for it at some point. But that's not totally on Pep, Rosell is doing his best to complicate things.

Has he signed yet?

= me right now

Reports saying he's been left out of Pool's squad for the match tonight.............