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  1. khaled_a_d

    Let's talk about Xavi's replacement (2024)

    The previous signings were made by the trio of Alemany, Crujif and Xavi. Non of those will be making the new signings. The scouting department remains the same, but those aren't the decision makers. In the end, we don't know yet if we trust them or not because we don't know how good the current...
  2. khaled_a_d

    1 - Marc-Andre ter Ansplant

    Ter Stegen ability in the ball isn't that unique tbh. More and more GK are good at it. Maybe a decade ago when he was a Neuer wannabe but not now, not really. I don't think selling him now is feasible tbh. I doubt there are many buyers outside KSA and you bet he still dream of the day he will...
  3. khaled_a_d

    Frenkie de Jong

    Frenkie is good, but again not a good fit and just isn't that good to tailor a game plan for him. He doesn't know how to deal with high press, he has low defensive awareness even for a CM, he has a high cost too and he is almost 27, so the time for him to be worth a lot is closing down rapidly...
  4. khaled_a_d

    Let's talk about Xavi's replacement (2024)

    Roque deal was essentially 30M + 25M, 5M for each season he starts half of the games with maximum 5 season. And that is on 7 years contract not counting current one and he accepted they will register him whenever they wanted. Guy was on 4.25 amortization deal, and probably not a big salary...
  5. khaled_a_d

    Let's talk about Xavi's replacement (2024)

    Barca and Xavi knew what was happening from the get to go. Xavi knew he had only one summer to build the squad and after that there was non. Of course they put pressure on him to won something last year. Xavi talked big, Laporta talked big. But this year the board supported Xavi publicly which...
  6. khaled_a_d

    Mesut Ozil

    Real Madrid themselves has declined, and consistent super cup game inflates it's effect but without super star rivalry. Barca has declined for sure, but this isn't on us
  7. khaled_a_d

    Let's talk about Xavi's replacement (2024)

    Yeah, Rumminge vetod Freund & Eberl campaign for Nagelsmann. It will be either Zidane or De Zerbi from what it seems. Would have been hilarious if Nagelsmann has went to Bayern, only for Tucheo to win CL and make Nagelsmann results in Europe looks bad again
  8. khaled_a_d

    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    Barca reddit loves him, so it is an automatic no for me. :troll: Eredeviese talent are fools gold in most cases, with a few exceptions here and there. Even the good ones rarely meet the hype (like Frenkie, De Ligt, and dare I say Gakpo?). His highlights is a bit underwhelming for me, looks...
  9. khaled_a_d

    22 - Marc Bernal

    Niether Bernal or Gavi are slow midfielders by any mean tbh, especially the later. Bernal is tall, and at 16 it is normal that he niether hit his full body strength nor speed. His main issue from all what I've watched is that he is still a CM whom we just put in DM. Too much of a Nico Gonzalez...
  10. khaled_a_d

    Xavi Hernández

    No. And it was proven during the game. He was our worst at that.
  11. khaled_a_d

    Let's talk about Xavi's replacement (2024)

    Flick left Bayern because he didn't feel supported. If he fails at Barca, his career is over considering he is 59 now (so 60 midway next season) so I doubt he will take on a project that he feels it isn't going to work at all. And current Barca is anti Flick too. His game is based on verticality...
  12. khaled_a_d

    Xavi Hernández

    Few things: 1-Our midfield is awfully structured, they have quality but redundant quantities when you compare them. The parts simply don't fit each other. We are stuck with the Pedri-Grenkie experience. They aren't just that good together. 2- Midfield battle is mainly about closing the gaps...
  13. khaled_a_d

    22 - Marc Bernal

    He will be renewing most likely, Arsenal can't sign him before summer 2025 and Arteta isn't exactly known for promoting youngsters. Plan shouldn't change due to interest, but I think being broke would have pushed him for first team anyway
  14. khaled_a_d

    17 - Marc Casadó

    Not as a classic CDM tbh Maybe as inverted RB who acts as 2nd CDM during ball possession. I liked him and Moha in that role whenever they played in it.
  15. khaled_a_d

    Let's talk about Xavi's replacement (2024)

    Rafa means we are broke folks. It isn't because we prefer him, it is because we can't afford someone better. FFS, Atletico has 150% of our salary cap allowance. We were closer to Villarreal than than Atletico, and closer to rest of Liga clubs than RM. No coach will come with such constraints...
  16. khaled_a_d

    Rafael Márquez

    Yeah. Main source seems to be F.Polo, who is considered tier 1 source. However Polo has been talking non stop last month, he went full Gerard Romero. Which either means he is Deco new mouth piece, or know jack shit and cashing on reputation. Interestingly, Polo previously said we were working on...
  17. khaled_a_d

    Let's talk about Xavi's replacement (2024)

    Judging by Deco short stint, I think we are heading for the rebuild direction more than anything. And if Marquez is the choice, then it surely is the case. No idea if we will sell players, as we want to be at least pseudo competitive in order to not lose on sponsors and prize money. Deco is...
  18. khaled_a_d

    Erling Haaland

    tbf, he deserved to win FIFA the best in 2023 if we are being objective. I think the Messi vote was in the same line of thinking as yours, the voters would prefer to give the award for the GOAT for his legacy, rather than Halaand as a statement of them not accepting this level of shittery as...
  19. khaled_a_d

    Erling Haaland

    This is going to hunt him down badly tbh, especially if PSG wins CL. He will have to wait another year for a ballon dor now. If he ever gets one
  20. khaled_a_d

    João Cancelo

    Well, that is why he is a great first sub for Balde/Kounde. That's why Balde injury hurts us so bad.

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