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  1. khaled_a_d

    11 - Raphinha

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

    He doesn't need to be Pep or Klopp to demand long term contract. Even Setien asked for 2.5 years and didn't accept just interim job, and he was on his way to Pyramids FC (literally) before he got the call from Barca. Financial security is something any manager will demand at this level unless he...
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    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    Interestingly, he shares agent with Amorim. A coach we were linked to, albeit not so much due to high buyout.
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    Xavi Hernández

    Don't know where to post this. The athletic had a piece on our injuries, with Pedri's case being an example. There is an emphasis on how Barcelona is burning their young talents, rushing them into first team. https://theathletic.com/5317620/2024/03/05/barcelona-pedri-injury-gavi-ansu-fati-xavi/
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    Where are they now?

    So, how many of our current young players do you think will join the list? Fati seems like a safe bet, anyone else?
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    Xavi Hernández

    Alonso always had the making of a good mansger, that was known in his playing days. But unlike Xavi, he had 2 advantages: 1- He wasn't confined by only one team, that had rigid ideas and philosophy, during his playing career. He was coached by Benitez, Mourinho, Carlo, Pep and also also the...
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    Where are they now?

    I think you mean this one. https://www.transfermarkt.com/jorge-cuenca/profil/spieler/494880 Decent career so far, a starter in Villarreal although that speaks more of how declined they are. He is a Carles Alena level, just different position.
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    Where are they now?

    I remember I used to make embarrassingly weird ass youtube mixes using those airfutbol highlights (fought with me about too loo) and god, non of them made it. Gerard Deulofeu was the only one but even then there was like couple of Cameroonians who were rated higher him in his age group. I use...
  9. khaled_a_d

    Where are they now?

    Marc is in 2nd division club in Qatar, while he isn't even 32. Jeffren is playing in Thailand 2nd division. Cuenca is long retired, his last club was in Japan back in 2020 Kind of show how Brutal football is, one serious injury and all your hopes of a half decent career are over. Cuenca...
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    Nico Williams

    Don't know man, maybe for clubs on budget he isn't. For the big spender he seems like a bargain.
  11. khaled_a_d

    10 - Lamine Yamal

    Rumours is denied, and it was that we rejected deal. It was too good to be true. We can't sell him because of politics, same reason we allegedly didn't sell Fati. Club ego can't handle turning into a sellong club like we were in 20th century. But I've no doubt in my mind he should be sold if...
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    Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

    I don't know how much he is paid (and I seriously hope no one will quote capology whom themselves admit that huge chunk of their reported salary is based on random algorithmic calculations) but I don't think it is bad idea tbh. I don't like Felix, but I also think Barca are worse team without...
  13. khaled_a_d

    Europa League

    they have been bad, but tbf results in Europe has suffered a bit from turnover between last year and this one. Villarreal, Osasona, Sevilla aren't anywhere close to their form last year, while the likes of Bilbao and Girona are cooking. Consistent teams are Betis (looked bad) and Sociedad who...
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    Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

    You think we win last year league with him?
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    Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

    What is that?
  16. khaled_a_d

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

    There was a lot of reports that Xavi himself didn't rate Neto and wanted him out, he also prefered Pena over Tenas. Neto was overpaid but he was a solid back up GK for a team like us, probably even good. Pena is far from that.
  17. khaled_a_d

    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    There are measures, there is a reason the president need financial guarantor when elected. Because you aren't allowed to make a loss more than 1 year. And if I understand even a loss in 1 year could result in some money loss. The thing is,like any system, it has it's own loopholes. Covid came...
  18. khaled_a_d

    Zinedine Zidane

    It isn't a bad strategy. Would you mind if we get back both Pep and Lucho for the most of the next 6-7 years?
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    Let's talk about Xavi's replacement (2024)

    Whom Xavi prefered over Neto. Romeu Last year it wasn't. You can't keep blaming conditions then talking about last year as it was difficult condition and an amazing achievement. It wasn't bad money spent, but it was stupid planning. Awful allocation of resources. Xavi is the one who...
  20. khaled_a_d

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

    Money is one thing, how much is another. Again, Barca could have saved a lever for later, and choose not and decided to go all in. How much of it to coach, is again arguable. There is no way we knew it and it isn't clear mate.

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