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Exactly what I'm thinking. Also they probably would have gone for Hummels if he was available. From what I saw of Benatia he isn't really a Barca cb.

It's possible they didn't think they were Barça centre backs, also just because you have money doesn't mean you blow it. They screwed up on centre backs before so they probably went for the cheaper option overall by getting Mathieu and Verm who are both Barca profile (might not be world class...

Hummels and Benatia not available from what I know. Laporte is 45m plus. Martinez and Balanta are worse than Verm and Mathieu.

Well they will both fight for lcb and whoever is best will take the spot.

But they read the game well, can tackle and intercept. They're also good on the ball. Pique is so underrated on this forum. When he tries he is world class. I'm sure with Mathieu/Verm next to him his weaknesses are ironed out.

They bought the best defenders available. What do you want?

He had one long term injury Cesc had loads of repetitive small injuries. Also that's not a fair comparison. This season he didn't play because Kos and Mert have a good partnership. Last season he was injured.

We realise that but we also acknowledge that he is awful and spending that much on him is crazy.

James really was a useless signing. Also why are they getting Falcao when Benz just renewed? Even Kroos might not get a game if di Maria stays...

Another year of no success and well see what happens...

Why do people think selling Cesc for 33m pounds is good but buying Vermaelen for 15m pounds is bad? You guys have your valuations messed up.

19m euros is loose change...

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Pique and Bartra at rcb and Mathieu and Vermaelen at lcb. Sounds good.

Now we just need a solid right back. Shame Cuadrado might not come and if he did he's suspect defensively. Maybe Lucho can get the best out of dani this season?

It's only 15m pounds. It's a price where if he flops it's not significant.

You're right. Maribor will beat Celtic in its current state.

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What if we bought him for 50m and he was an expensive flop? Also our defence problems are tactical, not solved by the forum favourite player...