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    7 - Philippe Coutinho - V1

    One of the few excellent posts in this thread of late. Also devils is growing on me whether intentional in posts or not.
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    Malcom

    I agree with selling both is probably best. Bring in griezmann and a young/rough diamond, but that latter could wait a year or two--see about jovic or felix or another at that point when suarez is truly done or nearly so. Btw i dont think malcom is that fast--i dont see him leaving people in...
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    Malcom

    I'd like to get a long look at Malcom the rest of the season and feel he should have gotten more appearances, but nor will be torn about about it if we sell this summer for a small profit. Keep or sell, I am personally mostly ambivalent--I don't think he is the Dembele or Neymar or Griezmann...
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    João Félix

    Yes, 4 good quality league matches per year for Benfica. In fact the middle to lower part of the league has far less investment per club than the leagues in Brazil, Russia, Netherlands or Mexico. Remember Bas Dost almost stole a golden boot from Messi playing his trade there.
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    Antoine Griezmann

    Griezmann is also a heck of lot better in defense and workrate than any Barca forward (Messi, Suarez, Dembele, Coutinho). Good scorer, great passer, and defends terificly for an attacking player. If you ask me right now for one big match Messi-Griezmann-Suarez would be the best trident we could...
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    Antoine Griezmann

    I am with you two. I think Griezmann is a brilliant and adaptable player, can start as Suarez rotation/replacement or with Messi & Suarez. That gives a lot of flexibility. On the pitch he also is generous, hardworking and very talented. He is about the best you can do in terms of impact for the...
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    10 - Lionel Messi - V6

    I agree, what is a better training session to keep you sharp than 30-45 minutes against a real opponent.
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    Arturo Vidal

    Yes but if you rewatch our CL against him for instance you will see he should have been tossed. 4 yellow card worthy fouls in the 1st half and he was a lucky boy to not leave Juve with 10 min most of the match, and that was when he was a little younger and sharper. I am really glad we have...
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    10 - Lionel Messi - V6

    What I was saying if Mbappe has the golden boot there is no way voters can again rationalize Messi doesn't need it/didn't earn it (BdO) this year because he can settle for the golden shoe. I wouldn't at all be surprised if that didn't factor in the heads of last year's voters and probably other...
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    7 - Philippe Coutinho - V1

    I agree mostly. It is also in part of Chelsea getting a ban delay. Let's say they make the CL this year with a ban for incoming transfers starting immediatly. Would they keep Hazard his final year and let him leave for zero (and maybe hope to something can be negotiated such as a 1 year...
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    Ivan Rakitić

    It is cool to have one of the best former players ever and current manager of our fiercest rival on our discussion board, makes for exchanges.
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    Ivan Rakitić

    I agree with this. Of course Henderson, Gini, Milner and Fabinho are not pace merchants either. Kieta is fast but knocked off the ball easy and not quick in decision making thus usually doesn't start their most important matches when their squad is match fit. 2/3 in Real's midfield are not fast...
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    Arthur

    What I object to is the idea Puig can be counted on in our future squad, or in any way should affect club planning. That is not "disregard", disregard would be if we solid him for a pittance. We instead have him under contract and we will see, if he becomes a squad player it is a bonus but...
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    Cr150

    Nobody said what Christiano Ronaldo achieved isn't impressive nor disputes that he is isn't a great a player. But 1 of 9 best player in a La Liga awards and 2/9 in his team winning can't possible be interpreted as conquering, being the dominate force, or even being THE BEST player in that...
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    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    Gini is the most consistent of Liverpool's midfielders. They won't let him go to anyone though, and if they did to us from the Couhtino clause we would have pay 100 mil extra. Lautaro isn't scoring at all that impressive rate. Richarlison is doing better in a tougher league.
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    Ivan Rakitić

    To be fair they is a fairly complete run down by minutes and total contributions, looking at big picture or small details. Just take the simplest measure, Rakitic leads the midfield in goals and assists. If as you claim he doesn't do much in that regard what does it say for the rest of the...
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    Cr150

    I think messi2140 point is quite accurate. TWO league titles in Spain and ONE best player in la Liga award in nine seasons. How can "conquered" possibly be descriptive for his time in La Liga? You can say "Not his fault Lionel Messi exists", but he does. Like saying Germany or the French...
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    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    I am saying Griezmann works with Suarez and Messi OR Messi and Dembele. Few others can do that. The great thing about hims is his technical ability and movement allows him to be dangerous in multiple areas of the pitch. FYI Suarez has better goal scoring marks than Griezmann--over his career...
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    Arturo Vidal

    No, it only matters if you win the league occasionally rather than consistently. The fact it is occasional proves it is harder to do than if you win the league all or most of the time like Vidal and Messi has done the last decade.
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    Ivan Rakitić

    Well on the season is 6th in goals (5) on the team and tied for 4th in assists (9), and by the way #1 among midfielders on the team in both. Well is it because he plays a lot? No, adjusting for minutes played he is still #1 among midfielders in both. Other stats adjusting for minutes played...

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