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    Ibrahima Konaté

    Full Name: Ibrahima Konaté Date of birth: 25 May 1999 (age 19) Place of birth: Paris, France Height: 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) Club: RB Leipzig Playing position: Centre-back https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibrahima_Konaté https://www.transfermarkt.com/ibrahima-konate/profil/spieler/357119 I...
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    Ernesto Valverde - V1

    A classic example of a diplomatic answer and being the "humble" guy. Not much different from Lucho's, Tata's, Tito's, Pep's, Rijkaard's etc. approach back in the day. One should not take comments made in public (during press conferences) at face value. A different discourse is used in the...
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    Frenkie de Jong

    RMC (Radio Monte Carlo) is not "Spanish media". Try again. As if the average media outlet, regardless of country, is any better. Each day lots of nonsense and unfounded rumors are written in the press across all of Spain, Italy, France, England etc. Nothing new. Not only that, it is very...
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    Ernesto Valverde - V1

    Once again, we don't seem to disagree about the fundamental points and basics that have been discussed so far. My initial post was merely a post about some of the challenges, problems and ills that the club is confronted by as I see it and that Valverde is just a part of the problem. Far from...
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    Lliga | Round 15: Espanyol - FC Barcelona 0-4

    I think that we will win without much trouble. Derbi Barceloní or not. Espanyol has been rather poor (they have lost 3 league games in a row and barely defeated Cádiz midweek) and the team tends to play much better in high-intensity games this season than against minnows. However I would not be...
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    Frenkie de Jong

    From what I have seen of Ndombele and De Jong, the former is the better choice to replace Busquets. I have no idea as I don't watch as much football as I once did (I don't have as much time for that as I did not long ago and work, family, investments, other sports, hobbies all take a toll)...
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    Frenkie de Jong

    So as I thought. Just a rumor for now. I can't imagine De Jong wasting his best years at PSG. It would be a shame for him. Anyway I have no idea if people here watch De Jong week in and week out (I certainly cannot claim that I do) but are people of the opinion that he is/could be a long-term...
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    Victor Font

    Font is going to present his project to the club members in January. It is a continuation and elaboration of the project that he went public with last July of which the main talking points where the following; “During the next decade, Barça will have to manage the replacement of the best...
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    10 - Lionel Messi - V6

    I thought that people stopped taking the likes of Pelé, Maradona etc. seriously ages ago. I mean their track records and schizophrenia speak for themselves. It's just hot air and background noise. I doubt that Leo even bothers to read the nonsense nor should he care. Pelé suffers from dementia...
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    Moussa Wague

    Wague has been a solid if not a great performer almost continually ever since his paper work was solved. There is no reason why Wague should not be promoted to the first team this upcoming January. Roberto is simply not an elite right-back. Never was. Give Semedo continuous playing time for an...
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    Victor Font

    Font is going to present his "Si al futur" (yes to the future) project next month (31 January) at the Auditori AXA. It will be interesting to hopefully get to know his project in greater depth. https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/victor-font-presentara-futur-31-enero-auditori-axa-7181375...
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    Ernesto Valverde - V1

    I don't get what you are arguing against or for. As seen earlier you are putting words in my mouth. I suggest to read my posts again in particular my initial post. Because the Cruyff model or the Barça model that has given this club so much success in the past 3 decades is all about a...
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    Frenkie de Jong

    The player always has the final say. Likewise there are few if any guarantees at the very top clubs unless you are a generational talent. For all we know De Jong might turn into another Bazoer. I personally doubt it but it has to be said that he is a promising talent and not the finished article...
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    Ernesto Valverde - V1

    Once again, I never said that he has no power. Not sure how you made such a conclusion. I am merely saying that the club has no current sporting project (as I see it) let alone employing the historically successful Cruyff model. What I am saying (and I believe that this should be beyond any...
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    Ernesto Valverde - V1

    I am not defending Valverde. I am merely giving my opinion about what I find worrying at the club currently (Valverde without a doubt being a big worry this season, more so than last season) and Valverde is obviously one such worry but he is far from my only worry. I am simply trying to look at...
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    Mavericky Puig

    It's difficult not to be confident on his behalf. The talent, bravery and composure of this kid should be evident for everyone. If it was up to me Wednesday's Copa game would not be Puiq's last first team appearance this season. Far from it. I don't see why he should not be given more chances...
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    Ernesto Valverde - V1

    Valverde was never the perfect fit. That should be painfully clear to even his greatest supporters and defenders by now. However Valverde cannot be blamed for the failure of the sporting project itself. That is the responsibility of the present board as was proven with past managers in previous...
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    Frenkie de Jong

    If this rumor turns out to be true and De Jong is bound for QSG, it is a testament of his severe lack of ambition as a footballer. In particular given the numerous other options available to him if past and present rumors are to be believed. He will either stagnate or not fulfill his promise...
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    Who should be Barça's next coach after Lucho?

    RAC1 and pretty much everyone else reporting that Valverde to Barça on a 2-year long contract is a done deal. RAC1 is as reliable as it can get (mainstream media). Sampaoli signed with Argentina some time ago so he is no longer an option. Sadly.
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    Marlon Santos

    Mathieu is definitely going to be sold (or released knowing the board) this summer. Mascherano might leave as well but he will probably stay for another year if Valverde wants him to stay and if he accepts lesser playing time the next season. If not for the World Cup next summer I would be quite...

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