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    3 - Alejandro Balde

    Football iq can be improved with experience. Players like Alba, Dembele or Di Maria have all improved their decision making as they age. The last two used to outrun passes when they were at their early 20's. But, there is also natural talent. Both Hakimi and Mendes has more of that than Balde...
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    20 - Dani Olmo

    This was probably his worst game here. Awful
  3. khaled_a_d

    24 - Eric García

    One of our best players today, and our best defender
  4. khaled_a_d

    18 - Gerard Martín

    Ironically, I think he played better than Balde, which isn't intended as a praise for him. Rashford didn't help him either btw, in either build up or defending.
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    Ivan Fresneda

    He was getting playing time during the second half of last season. Young players needing time is true, but also "where" is important. If you needed time in Portugal, you weren't ready for the Barca/Arsenal of the world.
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    Barcelona's next number 9

    I would take Torres over Vlahovic. He is improving this year but it is his contract year. So, fuck no
  7. khaled_a_d

    FC Barcelona: Win of the youth system

    What is that?
  8. khaled_a_d

    Barcelona's next number 9

    It was reported a 60M€ that has to be triggered in January but the transfer occurs in the summer. Leaves Bayern a fairly good profit and time to prepare for a replacement.
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    Barcelona's next number 9

    Barca never had a striker who was here for a decade. Barely anyone remained competent enough more than half of such duration. This isn't gonna be a situation of being picky, it will be one of "pick your poison " situation. There won't be one who checks half of the demands that fans will...
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    Barcelona's next number 9

    Torres, Guirassy & Kane are the safest bets considering our finances. Torres is a safety net, he is decent starting striker but below Barca ambitions (and history). Guirassy is the cheap option. Kane is the grandpa strategy. Possibly a young signing with Torres, like the "Bro" kid from...
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    Sergio Busquets

    We both know he will aim for first team coaching job. The question is which route he will take to do that. Pep and Lucho both took the La Masia road, the likes of Mascherano and Xavi felt they are above that.
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    13 - Joan García

    It took the forum too long to turn against Ter Stegen. When he was a new signing and fairly young, this forum was super supportive of MATS and against Bravo. It is a normal process. And folks has fairly called it a mistake, only problem for me is those who tried to deflect the blame toward...
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    Cardoso Varela (loaned to Dinamo)

    I think there is under the table deal between all sides, already agreed when he joined Dinamo
  14. khaled_a_d

    8 - Pedri

    PSG team from last year have 5 players in the top 10. It is unfair, but treble winner with no NT tournament, so a bit expected sadly. Lamine, Raphinha, Salah & Mbappe were better last season if we are being fair (at least from the perspective where attackers will always be more appreciated)...
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    Hans-Dieter Flick

    Bringing in an injury prone 18 years old against Getafe doesn't sound like the best plan tbh
  16. khaled_a_d

    Jan Virgili

    I feel it was intended as a shot
  17. khaled_a_d

    Premier League 25/26

    True. O'riley has owned him so far. Stats back it up, zero successful dribble or crosses. Still, moso dangerous player, mainly due to how sterile Arsenal are.
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    Premier League 25/26

    More of a "fundamental " game than basic, IMO. Which is fine, some all timers like Ancelotti and SAF were like that. I am not sure of he is adapting to physicality or to his own midfield, which is probably the worst for Pep's ball during his career. Other than Rodri, his midfield and...
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    18 - Gerard Martín

    He is one of the few physical beasts in our defensive setup.1.86m who was actually the quickest in terms of top speed last year, strong and no nonsense player. Is actually a good passer if you leave him room. OTOH, he is a stiff when it comes to change of direction, and not the best in passing...
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    Virgil van Dijk

    Maldini has the CV to back it up, though. 20 something years at extremely high level, early bloomer who lasted for eternity. It is a bit like Messi or CR7 who both hit the perfect storm, starting their careers at top clubs, having great coaches, having great work ethic, no career ending...

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