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  1. JohnN

    Ivan Rakitić

    FDJ-Arthur-Coutinho would be my choice. Girona isn't a team to be scared of at the back. Messi, Suarez and Griezmann should be enough firepower alone (hell, replace one with dembele even), add Coutinho and alba to that, and we should be fine.
  2. JohnN

    Ousmane Dembélé

    True. What is baffling is that his composure is really good when he dribbles. He seems to be relaxed and sure of himself. The reality is that Griezmann is not a Winger and seems out of place, as coutinho did . Dembele is a winger though and seems comfortable there. But if he started, then...
  3. JohnN

    Our XI for 2019/20

    This would benefit our eyes too. Barcelona playing a little more like Barcelona.
  4. JohnN

    Ivan Rakitić

    Let's not talk in circles. Do you want him to be the starting CM this season?
  5. JohnN

    Sergio Busquets

    What is the point of him playing if we have De Jong? What is the point of Rakitic playing if we have Arthur and Vidal? Why are they still our midfield starting duo. You just can't get excited with this team anymore. We have to endure them even in friendlies.
  6. JohnN

    Ousmane Dembélé

    More of this kind of performances is what he needs. Very threatening whenever he got the ball, good combinations, good overall. His composure is not so good in front of goal yet, he seems to shoot better from further away, which is weird.
  7. JohnN

    Our XI for 2019/20

    I agree, he has been bad. Although one could argue he didn't play at midfield. But what if, by some miracle, Coutinho played at his position and actually performed at his full potential again. Then a midfield of FDJ, Arthur, Coutinho could not only work, but be pretty good. At least in...
  8. JohnN

    Neymar Jr.

    Not sure what would be worse. Neymar joining Barca or Real Madrid. It's a tough one.
  9. JohnN

    Ousmane Dembélé

    I don't understand what this "X factor" is supposed to be. If you mean that sometimes he seems to be a special player, I agree. Some of his highlights are brilliant. He can also be unpredictable, which is something we desperately need. But when those highlights are so rare and are overshadowed...
  10. JohnN

    Ousmane Dembélé

    His only world class attributes seem to be physical ones though. He is pretty mediocre (or you could say inconsistent) on the technical and absolutely abysmal on the intellectual and mental aspects of the game. So, does he have the tools to become better than Mbappe who also has great physical...
  11. JohnN

    Neymar Jr.

    Super Ultra attacking :p .....................Mats..................... Todibo...........Umtiti...........Alba... ........Arthur..............De Jong....... ..............Messi...Griezmann......... ...Dembele...................Neymar... ....................Suarez...................
  12. JohnN

    Arthur

    He was one of the last to return. Maybe not ready yet. I hope.
  13. JohnN

    Neymar Jr.

    How could anyone fit Messi, Suarez, Griesman and Neymar in one line up? Doesn't seem possible.
  14. JohnN

    Ivan Rakitić

    But we shouldn't need amazingly attack minded midfielders against weak teams. That's why Arthur could even start those games. Couthinio could provide that type of player if needed, but having a 160ml player with insane wages in order to use him against small teams is kind of bad. If rakitic was...
  15. JohnN

    Ivan Rakitić

    I don't think anyone here believes that a universal perfect formation exists. It all depends on the opponent and the circumstances. The one you mention "Busi, Frenkie, Arthur (or Vidal-Frenkie-Arthur)" though, seems like a pretty good formation to utilize, if let's say we had an away game at...
  16. JohnN

    Ousmane Dembélé

    Dembele is demonstrably faster at top speed. But it's not like Neymar is slow. Either way, Dembele edges this one. Though, I would classify their difference in top speed negligible as far as effectiveness is concerned. Indeed the two footedness thing would be relevant if he could use his feet...
  17. JohnN

    Ousmane Dembélé

    I would confidently claim that Neymar was, and is, better than Dembele at every single thing that is relative to football.
  18. JohnN

    Lionel Messi - v7

    1. Except for the first year, which comes as a shock and people haven't figured out how you are playing, there is no reason to think teams didn't evolve by the second season and still failed time and time again. This is not only due to the system, but the goat generation that played it. You have...
  19. JohnN

    Lionel Messi - v7

    The system that was executed perfectly required players like xavi, iniesta, busquets, Alves, Messi, etc, at their best. You cannot ignore that. That peak doesn't last for ever.
  20. JohnN

    Philippe Coutinho

    Assuming Coutinho stays, could a midfield of FDJ - Arthur - Coutinho be utilized? FDJ could cover the DM position and has good vision and attacking attributes too. Arthur is good in keeping possession and distributing the ball as well as covering space when defending. He is not so good at the...

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