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    Ivan Rakitić

    No I think he slam dunked it and all you have left is being dismissive and avoiding the arguments. Firmino is decent sized and Mane is great with his head despite his stature. "Changed his mind", you asked him to exchange, be open and see another perspective (you are eloquently sharing BTW)...
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    Sergi Roberto

    thats not the right comparison. I expect FDJ and Arthur to pull the strings and always be on the teamsheet, the question is the best midfielder to compliment them. We would have to look at Busi, Rakitic, Vidal--maybe even Couts or AG--playing with those two pulling the strings and evaluate from...
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    Sergi Roberto

    Unless Semedo learned his lesson from that Brazillian infant I would expect Roberto to play him better. Rather have someone who know they will be beat if they reach or stab and focus on good positioning and slowing a freak down until help arrives than taking himself entirely out of the play.
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    Antoine Griezmann

    You seriously need to change you username or adjust your approach, you also need to watch more footy and get a better understanding of the ups and downs of a #9.
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    Matthijs de Ligt

    I don't think Dybala is any better of player or fit for us than Coutinho, and is certainly not on the level of Griezmann.
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    Ivan Rakitić

    Puyol, Pique, Toure--don't tell me their physicality and athleticism ALONG WITH superior skill wasn't key parts to the best teams (Barca 09 and 11) the world has ever seen. (also to a lesser but not insignicant degree for Masch and Kieta). On the best national team ever (unprecedented 2 Euros...
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    Luis Suárez

    suarez scores more historically and recently than AG. if posters watched a lot of other #9s match in and match out they would have way more appreciation. we are also spoiled by messi's insanity in proficiency and efficiency--but even that isnt enough for some. theybjust dont watch enough of...
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    Ivan Rakitić

    sorry the spin and lack of objectivity about this player is so much thicker from the haters. i dont know anyone who thinks rakitic is ideal, but we havnt had better options until perhaps this year, and even now it is not clear whether he, busi, arturo or someone else (couts, ag) would best...
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    Ivan Rakitić

    kingleo, i agree with your 1st part, but dont see why pointing out bbz makes much sense vs others. he simply saying some steel in midfield is inportant--not radically changing barcas approach. even if he is radically suggesting changes, that is more appropriate as a fan than those somewhere...
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    Antoine Griezmann

    How does his scoring record the last 1-2-3 years compare to other strikers? How is his chemistry with Messi? There are few strikers that could fit better for Barca and they are 150mil players. Getting ready for a brief international tourney is a different deal, and I think a HUGE leap to say...
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    Luis Suárez

    I think he will too. With AG less should be asked of him and more strategic rest to keep him to end well.
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    Arturo Vidal

    Well he isn't a DCM. But I am good with keeping him and would be fine selling those two--would have liked that plan better had someone like Rodri or perhaps Ndombele still been out there.
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    Ivan Rakitić

    BBZ is way less whack in his perspective on Rakitic than 75% of the posters in this thread. Half don't have thought in their brain other than being a cheering section to pile on the scapegoat (be it Rakitic with Saurez and Roberto right there too). There are some notable exceptions with the...
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    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    Suarez has been a way better all around player than Ibra, and still is. Not many players have scored more tha Suarez the last 3 years and even though he isn't close to his peak--and he does more than score too (great chemistry with Messi). You can't find 5 better #9s in the world to play in the...
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    Ivan Rakitić

    I also have a premise that De Jong and Arthur are solid and its the question of the 3rd one. Roberto is not good enough as a midfielder to be the 3rd starter. With the squad what it is I think Vidal/Rakitic sharing the role is best. Possibly Coutinho or AG with Vidal if Rakiti is sold. Def we...
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    Antoine Griezmann

    I think Messi-AG-Suarez will be deadly. Suarez is not what he was but he is a great player on his day, and more help to him (and Messi) by the energy and technique of Griezmann should help them immensely.
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    Sergi Roberto

    And it would have the side effect of folks (who have an ounce of introspection) saying I guess rakitic was better than I thought, maybe even that they actually miss him. More Bob playing in the central midfield and having to make many complex decisions is bad for him, and the club. His best spot...
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    Matthijs de Ligt

    There never is only one "center" for prospects. Along with $, always depends on language, culture (footy and nation/region), personal experience as a kid, etc. Barca did just land the best MF prospect in the world and in AG got the best attacking talent who changed teams so far this window. We...
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    Neymar Jr.

    Neymar is a great player but as an example he was very dismissive to Xavi about how to act professionally and be less petulant on the pitch (which doesn't do anything helpful for the player or team). I am OK if he comes back for a reasonable price/swap, but his emotional stability and...
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    Ousmane Dembélé

    I have the same sentiment towards many fans and posters here who turn on Barca players. I didn't have an issue with Coutinho's gesture to the entitled 20% (or less) of stadium whiners who have no idea the difficulty it is to play top football, let alone Barca football, and whistle from the cheap...

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