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Is the 25 mil actually an integral negative characteristic of the player like his pace (I feel is been treated like that here) or are you just worried about the club's finances?

That would have been Adebayor! :D Anyway, mentioning Pep, Chygsaw's future might well be tied to Pep's contract extension.

His first half: http://nl.tinypic.com/r/117elue/6 I know, it was a weakened Sevilla and it was mostly versus Koné, but this ain't bad? Definitely not comparable with the reactions (which probably only camebecause he was whistled an incorrect penalty). The second half was worse but I didn't say...

Yes, but to whom does Piqué pass? To a midfield of Xavi and Busquets/Yaya + a deeper Iniesta. All masters of the ball and able to just shield any ball and even create danger going forward afterwards. Players that come to the defense asking for the ball from the defenders. Players that run into...

I hoped it would be liek last year's start but it wasn't. He was decent and had an excellent try saved by Palop in his right corner; just excellent work. However, it is becoming pretty clear that he needs to work on his right foot-play. Or divide his game more balanced instead of left all the...

That penalty was very well taken btw.

I know stats are pouring out of me these days but if he makes 58/63 passes (that is again over 90% correct, for a defender that mixes short with long passes!) turning out good, there is no way you can label it as sloppy. He looks sloppy in his movement, gotta give you that.

Sloppy passing: 63 passes, 58 good ones. I remember him sending two or three long balls wrongly. That ain't sloppy passing.

Did we actually forgot how Piqué started his first season? Piqué, canterano, previous player of the pacy EPL, was lousy as a defender. I don't think he got a run of two games because he just wasn't performing. he was clumsy, looked like an idiot with long legs, looked slow, made bad passes...

He has that football brain but in the offensive meaning. He showed today that he has it. Come on, he did it the whole first half without a DM covering him or helping him in the build-up. I have been backing him and I will back him for the full 100% after today. I noticed why pep wanted him...

I'm pretty sure the Sevilla defense was thinking: "was that Rafa who gave the pass? OK, just let it fly past the corner flag then." Even Zlatan couldn't believe the space he got.

When he is running, he isn't that slow (Sevilla's wingers are just above average fast). i would say full speed he is on par of Piqué. He just needs to work his starting movements. You can cover up a lot with anticipation and feeling with the game. I think he has that. Time will tell but for now...

I have to disagree Bojan. (with anyone who says Marquez was better) He failed somehow every tackle by seconds, he just ran away when we were in possession, he left a gap before our backline, and on and on.

Pinto's fault tbh. Not you , Bojan. Absolutely not. (not being sarcastic) I saw posts in the match topic and I knew where it was going. MrMessi10 is a good example of a twat. + he can gain speed but it isn't necessary. He was anticipating in the first half, I will check when I have the game...

Hey, look! A footballing DM entered the pitch!

Sorry Rafa, I think it's over. Your last in the pecking order from now on for me. He literally ran away when our backline was in possession.

Of course it is a foul, but never a penalty. Absolute flabbergasting nonsense. The assistant must have seen that.

Before all the twats enter the topic: Yes he was passed but he started the shirtpulling before the box to cause the foul outside the 16. This penalty is on the ref.

He did pass a few players at a few moments but indeed, then he loses controll over the ball. Maybe he can't control his nerves once he needs to? Maturity again then .......

Oh man, great first half from him! I know it's B-Attack from Sevilla but he is showing anticipation, his tackles were good and his passing: MY GOD! I'm glad I supported him, he will be a hit next season.