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    Arthur

    Kinda the opposite of what I think, I think his balance and low center of gravity is one of his strengths and he uses it well. I assume he can still probably get a little stronger, only 22 and 1st year with the big boys on the pitch but I like the signs. I could more see this. I would also add...
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    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    Griezmann does seem to make more and more sense, at least in terms of maximizing the years Messi has left. He won't replace Saurez as a #9, but can lesson the burden and play there here and there. By that time (Messi and Griezmann done), the defense and midfield look to be strong so at that...
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    Ivan Rakitić

    Well to somehow single out Rakitic among the 4 regulars (with Arthur, Busi, Vidal) as somehow a singular problem with the midfield/team just isn't sensible, and I'll respond to an insult or out of whack post about a committed and effective Barca player, be it Rakitic, Busi, Suarez, Bob, Pique...
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    7 - Philippe Coutinho - V1

    I think Sanchez was pretty good at Barca, it is just an in your prime Suarez was too much of an upgrade to what the trident and as good as Sanchez is he isn't on their level. I do agree with the point about Coutinho, and I think it would apply to James, Isco, Hazard, Ozil, Dybala and other...
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    Ivan Rakitić

    I would add "sensible" before "fans" and than you are spot on.
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    Ivan Rakitić

    Of course the starting midfield will be arthur, rakitic and busi assuming no injuries. Vidal and roberto could be used as subs. Liverpools midfield is not the big problem with them, they are not at Reals level and those 3 for the most part did fine in the 3 crucial real matches earlier this...
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    10 - Lionel Messi - V6

    In a weird way i think mbappe wins the EGB i think it makes it impossible for the bdo voters not to rank him 1st. They will lnow he wont get a consolation prize if they dont do their jobs again. Ideally messi gets gb and bdo and a cl win, but if something is to give gb for sure. It is criminal...
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    Raheem Sterling

    Could be part of it and imo there are partd of him to admire along with being a great developing foot baller. The other part (at least for pool fans) is suarez and coutinho didn 't mail it in their last part there nor have the same kind of hissy fit and denigrating the club in forcing a leave.
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    Lliga | Round 33: FC Barcelona - Real Sociedad 2-1

    Really dont want the top 6 field players in minutes getting a full match except for messi and pique. Give suarez, alba, rakitic, and busi 0-60 minutes based on the situation.
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    10 - Lionel Messi - V6

    What changed, a bit more rest (including not the extra high intensity national team matches), a little more help/deeper roster? The problem with this take is the dude is a homo sapien, and unfortunately as great of a footballer he is that fact leads to physical and mental limitations as well...
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    Nelson Semedo

    He play 60 some minutes vs Semedo and was consistently roasting him. Defense played so much better with Roberto on his side (170 some minutes). Like I said I just want Semedo to grow from the experience and learn to play explosive wingers more cautiously, cut down over committing when you have...
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    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    EV to date is only out of 1/6 major competitions Barca has entered--one major screw up, and is 2/2 of the league. Retardo is absurd. He many times doesn't do things I think is best or exactly how I would but his results are hard to argue with. Pep however clearly didn't play his best left...
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    Nelson Semedo

    Didn't look this way vs Vinicius when both played that electric winger. Let's hope if Semedo gets the call he learned from that, and watched Roberto's approach and positioning.
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    10 - Lionel Messi - V6

    EV has only lost in one competition so far as manager for Barca, in fact best as I remember only lost one big match to date. The two CL collapses the previous two years and being pipped to the league one of those years cannot possible be on him. People seem to act like he has been with Barca...
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    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    Most of what you said applies equally to Busquets. Some of us value great technical skills and touch, understanding of positioning, and reading of teammates/opponents. No, there are not many midfielders with those skills and who play composed in the biggest of matches. If it wasn't obvious how...
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    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    Malcom is under contract until 2023, he only leaves if we want him to leave. I think we only let Malcom or Coutinho leave if we have the striker we want and expect them to produce right away, than maybe. Otherwise we only have 5 forwards with starting evident talent--including if we keep...
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    Neymar Jr.

    He has played in one major league and was 2nd/3rd option for his club. PSG was already sweeping league awards before he got there. King of his entourage maybe, not doing anything for his legacy and respect in footy history.
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    Raheem Sterling

    Wasn't just that he left Liverpool it was how he left. Suarez and even Coutinho left with a lot more respect. His leaving was handled worse than Neymar with Barca. Sterling also has some weird dynamics with the British media. But he was the most unappreciated from the national team, creates...
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    11 - Ousmane Dembélé - V1

    I would not take neymar for those 2. His age at barca is over and while brilliant at times many years not all that focused. I think his leadership and team commitment is way less than his individual talent--dont really want him for what he would cost.
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    Matthijs de Ligt

    Truth is we do know who will be better between de ligt and konate in 5 years time. That said id be very happy to welcome de ligt to barca with umtitis future so cloudy. Seems the smartest play/best prospect but there are no sure things when it comes to transitioning to bigger clubs and better...

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