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    Ivan Rakitić

    He was the connector until we got Arthur on. He added a lot of stability and brain to the offense. But his lack of pace and freshness was an issue, particularly with a lot of other slow players out there, and Vidal and Roberto left the D out of dry multiple times on counters. Frustrated he...
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    24 - Thomas Vermaelen

    I don't know why we didn't go with Murrillo and Lenglet against some fairly athletic and savvy opposing attacking players.
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    Gerard Piqué

    He was way better than Vermaelen and Bob was a LB. Can't believe he was played yesterday after the Sevilla match. Should be 1 match a week for him. Still puts in some fine performances and is out best in defending set pieces, but his weaknesses are compounded when we are outnumbered (or equal...
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    Luis Suárez

    Yesterday was a day for Prince or Malom. Luis cannot go 90 minutes every 3-4 days. He is great when healthy and fresh and if he is out there he is going to play until exhausted. This is on the manager.
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    Lliga | Round 22: FC Barcelona - Valencia CF 2-2

    Of course I don't really don't think it is likely we win those first legs 4-0, 5-1, that was bravado and talking mess. (I think there was a Madrid poster around). No the Sevilla game was a great effort. Most of the vet players can't put in a great effort for 90 minute shift and repeat in 72...
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    Lliga | Round 22: FC Barcelona - Valencia CF 2-2

    I praised Valverde a lot with the lineup and subs midweek, these decisions were terrible. Should have been Lenglet and Murrillo at CBs, Arthur instead of Vidal. Many vets needed a break (Pique, Vidal) and didn't get it. Rakitic and Suarez also needed a plan to be subbed. I really just didn't get...
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    BF's Flop of the Match - 2018/19

    Had to be Roberto. A little unfortunate on the 2nd goal but it was bad position on his part and unness action. On the 1st goal he was nowhere to be seen. Series of bad plays by Vidal, Rakitic and Vermaelen on that one, but Roberto also share blame for not getting back and helping either. The...
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    Jordi Alba

    What do we think is the best way to spell Alba--Vermaelen, Semedo, Roberto? One issue is I think Sergi needs rest too, the only way I can think to rest Alba and Roberto is with Vermaelen at LB. Is this what we see tomorrow?
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    Arthur

    Agree it will be great to see him in these tests, wiley and technical group of midfielders Madrid has. Looking forward to his reaction to Atleti too, a different set and style of outstanding midfielders--though I know much later. Hard for me to fathum that large of test via Lyon. One or two of...
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    Luka Jović

    Well maybe Poch leaves, another zero trophy year, and Kane puts in a transfer request. Or the Mbappe fellow is worth a punt. We already tried with Griezmann and Liverpool and City arn't parting with their strikers. After that you get to Werner, Rashford, Jovic, Pepe, Richarlison, Gomez...
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    Luis Suárez

    Group stage CL matches are nothing special for Barca. We went to Spurs and bashed them around (and Suarez was very good despite not scoring) and after that it was just a march toward the inevitable. I am trying to recall that stressful of a CL group round and I really have to think on it. (Still...
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    Lliga | Round 22: FC Barcelona - Valencia CF 2-2

    No. These Copa Classicos are know more important matches other than the CL & Atleti in league. Even the league Classico may be of little meaning other than sentiment when it comes around. We have a 5 point gap and it will be very difficult for Atleti to gain ground, their schedule all in all is...
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    Luis Suárez

    People on a fan board will request shortsighted things. Quite honestly there haven't been many world class strikers who have done much of anything in the elimination stages the last 2-3 years except those on Madrid, and even then they had more zero games by such strikers than big ones, and...
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    17 - Jeison Murillo

    Does seem like you were thinking like the club was. I am still happy to have Murriel for an insurance policy/rental though, I wouldn't want to play Tobido in a real match for a while.
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    7 - Philippe Coutinho - V1

    Liverpool has high pressed way less this year but they have been very hard to break down. They are missing Gomez and Alexander-Arnold so a little big more vulnerable right now. First VVD and now Alisson have transformed their defense. Good fullbacks too. Klopp is a smart cookie though, no...
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    Eden Hazard

    Um, why not? Jorginho has been a big disappointment in the EPL. Rakitic would be excellent working with Kante in controlling the midfield, likely complimenting each other well. Of course Chelsea may get a transfer ban--so we may not be able to shop Rakitic, Busi, Vidal, Coutinho or Malcom to...
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    Luka Jović

    Took data from transfermarket & whoscored, here is what I got per minute basis Bundesliga action, Werner at Leipizg and Jovic at Frankfurt. shots per minute, goals PM, assists PM, assists/shots player spm gpm apm apshot gshot L.Jovic .042 .010 .0024 .057 .244 Werner .037 .007 .0026 .072 .190...
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    Barca draws Real Madrid in Copa semifinals

    Not only this, but we can keep Madrid out a the supercup next year. Set them up for a big fat ZERO of a year. Personally I want more energy/better lineup in these two Copa Classicos than the surrounding league affairs. We have a 5 point gap on Atleti, get them at home, and the league is going...
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    Luka Jović

    I was really focusing on assists per goals--that should not be affected by PT. But thinking a bit more perhaps a better measure that could reflect selfishness would be assists to shots--if someone wants to pull that be happy to look at it with an open mind.
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    Ivan Rakitić

    DonAndres, let me test your memory. How many yellow card worthy fouls did Arturo have in the 1st half of the champions league final against Barcelona? How many were borderline red? Here are career numbers (transfermarket), Vidal 468 matches, 131 yellows, 4 expulsions for 2 yellows, 1 strait red...

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