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  1. JohnN

    Frenkie de Jong

    Not sure if totally true. De Jong has been underperforming until Arthur joined him in the middle. Even at the match against Osasuna he was match better when Arthur came on. Point is, every good player makes others look better.
  2. JohnN

    Ernesto Valverde

    Both age and motivation can be an issue, if we are considering a whole season's performance. But, no player in the world is unmotivated in a CL semi-final return leg with a huge advantage. Everything went wrong for us in that game and the players and manager must get over the psychological...
  3. JohnN

    Ernesto Valverde

    Clearly avoiding the point like the plague. You have to understand context when a person says "close to depression" about a football game. And you do, but you just avoid addressing the issue all together to pursue a narrative. I am sorry, but you have gone into hiding for several months, and...
  4. JohnN

    Ernesto Valverde

    Media hyped? Not embarrassing?? I can't remember the last time I was so close to depression. Our squad maybe wasn't "champions leauge-winning material", but we were so close and the meltdown was unreal. You could argue some of the EV critics go too far, blaming everything on him, etc.. but you...
  5. JohnN

    Ernesto Valverde

    One could argue that we are way above the average expected wins on home games and close to the average expected wins away. But we are considered a top team, not an average one. That's why it feels we are so bad away from Camp Nou. I can't understand how this mentality has being inherited by...
  6. JohnN

    Lliga | Round 4: FC Barcelona - Valencia CF 5-2

    Exactly my thoughts. He has been kind of fair with player selections too. Players who perform seem to have his trust nowadays. Hope the trend continues. I don't think he would replace Busi, due to his experience alone. If Roberto got a starting spot, that would be instead of Arthur and I can't...
  7. JohnN

    Sergio Busquets

    Busi makes me nervous too. Him and Alba from the current squad. (Valdes was making me as nervous in the past). How much does N'Golo Kanté cost ?? :p:p
  8. JohnN

    Sergio Busquets

    Rakitic is worse in possession and against pressing teams than Busquets. Also, he is not a DM. Not sure he would be a good replacement. Same with Vidal. I wouldn't like Frankie in his place because I feel he can flourish beside Arthur and not behind him. Also, he is a little too adventurous to...
  9. JohnN

    Ernesto Valverde

    On paper, this year's squad is much stronger than last year. From what we have seen until now: We can play good football when the right pieces are put together. Valverde seems kind of different than the last two years. The reasons for this are not clear. He tries to please the fans (Fati) and...
  10. JohnN

    Sergi Roberto

    Me too, but he wasn't missed at all. Sergi is a good squad player, but shouldn't be considered a starter for Barcelona. Perhaps he was rested for the BVB game.. I hope not.
  11. JohnN

    Lliga | Round 4: FC Barcelona - Valencia CF 5-2

    Does Valverde use the same midfield against Dortmund? That is the question. Assuming Messi will be out, I can't see Fati Playing the game, now that suarez is fit. Although at this point, he might as well be in front of Perez in the pecking order for La liga home games, can he be given the...
  12. JohnN

    Sergio Busquets

    Busquets has lost pace (which he never really had much of to begin with) and that's the only thing that he can be blamed for. When grouped with technical players he can still produce good matches. He kind of is a defensive liability some times. Out of our 3 midfield veterans, he is the one who...
  13. JohnN

    Arthur

    Displayed the class that almost everyone has credited him with for a long time now. He seems quicker and more adventurous too this year. Bad games may come, but it's obvious that him and FDJ will have a place at the future of this team.
  14. JohnN

    Man of the Match Thread

    Frankie De Jong Ansu Fati Arthur Melo
  15. JohnN

    Ernesto Valverde

    Our better signing would be a psychotherapist. We are a different beast at home. And that goes back to the pep years.
  16. JohnN

    Ernesto Valverde

    I would give credit to Valverde for using that midfield trio.. but.. the majority of random users on a football forum have being dying to see that midfield from the start. It has taken him too long to realise the potential we have. He must get credit for using Fati thought, not an easy decision...
  17. JohnN

    Ansu Fati (loaned to Monaco)

    Here I come abroad the train.. Choo Choo!!!! Great game by many standards. Insane for 16 years old. I didn't think he was ready at this age, but I think I was wrong.
  18. JohnN

    Lliga | Round 4: FC Barcelona - Valencia CF 5-2

    I don't feel that Fati is ready to play from the start in a match like this. He may be better of used as a sub later on in the second half if the game goes well. If you ask me though, who would you prefer in his position, I literally have no answer.
  19. JohnN

    6 - Carles Alena

    On top of letting go some of our big names, we need to trust our younger guys too. This can't happen in one day at this point, because the team hasn't reached rock bottom as it did before Rijkaard and Pep. As for Alena (mind you, I am not saying he will ever be a WC player), we need to...
  20. JohnN

    Barcaforum Prediction League 2019-20

    Valencia - Barca 0-1

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