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Ok, but you're not really saying anything about my post there. Also you have it mixed up, the rotation should be iniesta/cesc and Xavi/Thiago. There should not be a situation where Xavi and cesc fight for the same spot.

Exactly. The only complaint he has is not starting the last four matches in la liga, which are irrelevant anyway. OK he should have started those and it didn't make sense to play Xavi instead, but he doesn't have much to complain about. If it's true and he's demanding a transfer then it's best...

Pace isn't important for a midfielder. You're right about slow thinking though, he sometimes can't keep up with the Barcelona passing game, I think it'll improve to the point where he is as quick thinking as the others. Also thiago was a good player but he was not exactly setting the world...

It makes sense to play Thiago ahead of Xavi. Firstly because he is the one who'll replace Xavi and also because Xavi was injured. Fabregas only looked poor because he was played out of position, early in the season when he was in midfield he gave crucial goals/assists and great performances...

Of course I'm a Barca fan. I just defend Cesc against his doubters and point out why they're wrong. I'm also not for keeping Thiago if his attitude is bad. Otherwise he is a perfect player for us in the future.

The most likely scenario. Juan Mata was the best player at the last youth tournament and has been brilliant in both seasons for Chelsea, playing regularly. He can barely get minutes from the bench. Del Bosque will stick with the current crop of players in the confederations cup (he'll include...

Well said. If he is this impatient then let him leave. Remember though there's a lot of speculation and it might actually be his dad influencing the situation. He might actually have a good character. If not then he can have as much banter with de gea as he likes and develop his "swag" in...

He's played a decent amount of games. His only complaint is perhaps not getting a few starts ahead of a slightly injured Xavi. For his age he has played a decent amount. He wants to play almost every week for Barcelona ahead of world class midfielders then he needs to think twice. His...

As much as this displeases people the presence of Messi affects their performance. Their whole game while in Barcelona is to feed him and revolve around him. In the national team there is no focal point and the teams are more balanced, allowing them to show their quality. Its just something you...

Pedro and alexis are far from shit. They are both very good players not used correctly.

My favourite moment was his constant giving the ball away against Real Madrid second string. The heir to Xavi no doubt.

I don't know why you want to keep him with that attitude. Compare to iniesta who was patient when getting into the first team. He can fuck off for all I care. It's not his god given right to Play you know. He should wait like everyone else.

You've got to laugh at redcafe members. They dislike us because we dominated them in the past two finals with our superior football.

If we sell thiago it's no big deal. Fabregas is here already and there are good youth prospects coming through such as sergi roberto.

At the moment you'd have to say Mascherano is preferable to pique, although i think if pique plays to his potential he is better than Mascherano. If a new centre back has aerial ability, pace, and discipline to stay behind while Mascherano pressures and good positional skills to complement...

To be honest with you, I'll have to rewatch the highlights of the big matches again. I don't remember the individual goals very well. I will reply when I've had time to do that. You're right about the fullbacks. Both attacking at the same time causes problems and I think only one should attack...

He is good in tackles and interceptions because he has good reading of the game, this does not mean he has good positioning. It's more to do with reactions and his agressive mentality. His positioning is not so good, especially when the opposition is on the counter attack. In situations where...

I don't want to get rid of him. You misunderstand me. Also his positioning is poor. When he is not rushing out and he is expected to maintain the line he often is not in position and it leads to a goal. He is very good at interceptions which is a different skill altogether. I just feel his...

Mascherano works very well in a back three. infact if you made an ideal back three out of everyone in the world he'd be in it. He is the stopper who goes out leaving the other two behind to deal with anything that comes between the lines. In a back four he's a liability especially when with...

And then pisses about during the season being unhappy or whatever. What a way to pay backs eh club that made you and loved you.