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    Ivan Rakitić

    prick, I have been saying "sell", not renew and raise. But the hypocrisy I see in scapegoating him vs holding Busi (who makes a good deal more of a wage BTW) and many others at least equally accountable for our debacles in the CL (and in fact only I blind person would not hold Alba the most...
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    Matthijs de Ligt

    MDL lack of speed and quickness could be a pretty big flaw. He could well top out as a Hummels or the slightly overrated (in his career) Thiago Silva. He may not be a difference maker of a CB like a VVD or i their prime's Ramos, Pique (very quick feet along with his size and judgement), Godin...
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    Sergi Roberto

    he is a great squad player, but should not start for barcelona. and he is better on the right side than in a central position where you have to have better vision and instincts for players coming at you in multiple directions.
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    Ivan Rakitić

    rakitic was the top rated mf, edgeing busi, across all cl matches (see sofascore or whoscored for unbiased ratings). he also was ahead of busi in both liverpool matches and split with vidal, vidal rated better match 2 and rakitic match 1. but i know facts mess up a good tinted narrative seeking...
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    Sergi Roberto

    Roberto will be the best back-up RB in the world if Semedo makes him one. However he does not have the peripheral vision and field sense to be a top midfielder--he doesn't have this when played in a more central role as well as Bus/Raki/Arthur/Aturo quite honestly (and surely de jong too). His...
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    Ivan Rakitić

    The really "amusing" stuff is that there is a wit of difference between which of the 4 started between him, Busi, Arthur and Arturo, yet the bizarre and obsessive scapegoating him as a core problem to the team vs many others. Another amusing bit is this myth that whether he stays or goes will...
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    Sergio Busquets

    Vidal is not suited for DCM, Busi and Rakitic are better there, more discipline and accuracy. Vidal is better as an attacking mid or box to box mid, where he can play with a bit more high risk, high reward. I could see Vidal-De Jong-Arther working if FDJ and Arthur develop really good chemistry...
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    Sergio Busquets

    Spain has massively underachieved and Busquets couldn't ask for better midfielders around to support (pretty much the top backline in the world too). Just compare Rakitic last major tournament and Busquets', despite the latter having a lot more talent around. I just don't see how one can...
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    Ivan Rakitić

    The major question here--at least to me, is which midfielder best complements de jong and arthur (I am penciling both as clear starters). I am not saying it is Rakitic, but I don't think it is Busi. Arthur/De Jong/Busi is lacking in supporting the attack within the final 3rd--unless De Jong...
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    Ivan Rakitić

    Fine, compare the last 2 years to Busi and Arthur (of course he only has one year at Barca, use Brazil for a year if you like), or compare with de jong. how many big goals or assists to those guys have to their name? In terms of what offensive punch whatsoever in midfield from Barca the last...
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    Ivan Rakitić

    The point is not that Rakitic is a offensive juggernaut, but it is that compared to Frenkie, Arthur and Busi he does offer more punch in the final 3rd. It is all relative to alternatives, it isn't like we have KDB sitting on the bench. A light punch is better than no punch depending on the other...
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    Nelson Semedo

    Not buying any of them are better than TAA or Carvajal or Walker as all around players. I think I would take Canelo in and Semedo out--but it must it would have its risks or Juv wouldn't be wanting to move on from him, or we give Semedo another year to cement his place. Either way I don't think...
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    Frenkie de Jong

    One of the older 3 must leave, 2 should leave. Having all 3 vets mids leave would be a bit too much unless it is to enable a ready made player coming in--like Rodrigu or Ndo or Saul or Koke or Parejo. My personal preference is Busi leave because I think we could get the most in the market and...
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    Alisson

    Allison is much better in distribution, i think I'd take him as best all arounder in the world.
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    Adrien Rabiot

    I agree, certainly more opp than smart. Honestly I do not think Juv's midfield remotely hangs with 3 EPL clubs, 2 La Liga clubs, Bayern. I was just fine with Rabiot on a free as a rotation player, but the frees (Can, Ramsey, Rabiot) are not that sought after--not folks to think they can turn...
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    Rafinha Alcantara

    Rafinha can play the wing, the other midfielders can't. I am for selling, if for 17mil + variables. otherwise I'd rather keep him--also gives more flex to sell Coutinho or Malcom if we get a great last minute big. Puig isn't physically ready to play with top class men IMO Valencia can pay...
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    Neymar Jr.

    On top of have many years left in his contract Neymar is way better than Eden Hazard, younger too.
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    Rafinha Alcantara

    I say keep him unless it is at least 17 mil AND variables. I know not often since that horror show tackle from that Belgium prick, but when he is healthy he is very good for a bench player.
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    Frenkie de Jong

    Well I am far happier in that if we were only going to land 1 we got the right one for our team needs. If fact I think we got the best available young player in the world and it happens to be where we most needed fresh talent.
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    Denis Suarez

    I don't feel that way. I felt that more for Gomes, Douglas and Turan. Strike that maybe we still have Turan (ugh). Didn't mind Denis as a squad player, and he had a peach of goal (or maybe a penalty draw?) for us in 2019. I do remember a recent moment anyway, not many guys can say that...

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