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Xavi Hernández
He's got high praise for Koke in this interview, both in high anticipation for this quarterfinal.- DonAndres
- Post #6,976
- Forum: General FC Barcelona talk
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Daniel Alves
Obviously he should be allowed to attack but you're missing the point here. The main dip in Alves' play is that he simply doesn't do it intelligently anymore. -His linkup and movement up the flank is very valuable for us and leads to a lot of possible chances.... until he starts spraying...- DonAndres
- Post #5,417
- Forum: Barca History
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Sevilla
He has the physical presence and direct style that suits Atleti. He'd have to improve his workrate though, it'd be difficult but doable (ala Turan). The thing is that Tiago doesn't even play as an anchor for Atleti alongside Gabi. It's Gabi doing the foundation play and Tiago acting as a...- DonAndres
- Post #227
- Forum: Primera Chat
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Sevilla
He'd probably bench Suarez/Tiago and play alongside Gabi as the playmaker of the double pivot. I actually think he'd fit in perfectly if he were to move there.- DonAndres
- Post #225
- Forum: Primera Chat
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Barça's Transfers and Rumors
Yes but Halilovic has 2.5 years advantage on Denis. A kid that young doing as well as he has at in 1st division football (even if not in a great league) has some great talent. Segunda is a distinctive step down in difficulty for Alen AND he'll have much more playing time at Barca B. Nothing we... -
Barça's Transfers and Rumors
The thing with Denis is that he's going to first have to overcome Rafinha and then maintain better than Halilovic. Being sandwiched in between two arguably/probably better talents makes it difficult for him (not that it's easier for either of the other two, quite the contrary). -
Atlético Madrid
Atletico are a stronger unit than us though. Even if they don't dominate games, they are specialists in grinding out wins by fighting for them. It's very impressive how they won today. Didn't play Villa, Turan, or Tiago yet still managed a win at San Mames which no other team in the big 3 have...- DonAndres
- Post #407
- Forum: Primera Chat
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Athletic Club
Hard fought but lost :( happy with Muniain's goal though Next game we're without Laporte and Gurpegi so thankfully we're not playing a particularly difficult team (but Levante can be a pain in the ass sometimes)- DonAndres
- Post #428
- Forum: Primera Chat
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Cesc Fàbregas
The return of Ursegor :worthy:... PS where is that Observer/Ursegor megadebate that we all secretly wish for. Cesc has some brilliant qualities, but is limited in his impact and can't even be compared to Iniesta. Cesc has amazing vision and the tendency to pop up in goalscoring positions every...- DonAndres
- Post #5,121
- Forum: Legends and retired players
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10 - Lionel Messi - v3
Started off absolutely brilliant, game died down after that and no one really tried. In the big games with more motivation (and with Iniesta) we know he'll bring out the orgasm goods. -
Thiago Translantara
It's a shame really, but at least it wasn't as horrible as Valdes. MCL injuries aren't usually that bad since the ligament is stronger and less prone to damaging situations (but when MCL injuries are bad, they are REALLY career-threatening bad). He'll be fine, won't be able to showcase his... -
Oliver Torres
I agree fully. On the flank he can still use his technique, but it's clear as day how uncomfortable he looks overall there. He's not the type to make bombing runs forward or just go dribble at goal. It's very limiting that he's shunted away from the meat of buildup play and that he has the...- DonAndres
- Post #318
- Forum: Other Players
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Manchester United
It's not that I have some sadistic pleasure in seeing United get crushed, but I'm genuinely interested in seeing how far Bayern can take the concept of domination in football by going full out against United rather than playing it nonchalantly. Pep could take it easy and play a subs lineup and...- DonAndres
- Post #1,375
- Forum: Premier League
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Gerard Deulofeu
The PL's biggest trademark is the pacy, end-to-end game with large physical demands. It's an advantage in the sense that it'd develop the counterattacking side of a player's game as well as aerial ability and stamina but it has many downfalls as well. Being such a chaotic style of football with...- DonAndres
- Post #3,115
- Forum: Other Players
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Gerard Deulofeu
Cesc's vision/penetration is a result of his own style and ability. The only thing that being in England did for him at Barca was give him experience so that he came back as a quality player but actually caused him to struggle to adapt to our playing style. Deulofeu could get that experience at...- DonAndres
- Post #3,095
- Forum: Other Players
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Premier League 2013/14
Let's be honest, that goal was all about Deulofeu's assist :pep: -
Cristiano Ronaldo - v1
Oh Ronaldo :lol: It's funny how in the middle of a game in which he was completely anonymous, he could so easily turn the tides with a little bit of his usual routine. Goes invisible in the 1st half and then in the 2nd decides "hmm, maybe time to pad my scoring stats and make an impact" so he... -
10 - Lionel Messi - v3
That too with a lack of fitness and form coming into the year. Messi has 6 goals and 2 assists in the past 2 games. Extend that back and he scored against City in the CL (should've had more than one tbh) and is now approaching a real Messi-esque streak that we're used to seeing. Messi at his... -
Daniel Alves
I maintain that we shouldn't sell Alves and that when we are in control of a match, he's a very useful asset in attack (aside from his crosses) but that doesn't absolve him of his ever-growing list of flaws. Anytime we're in control, he does well (vs Madrid in the 1st half of the season, vs...- DonAndres
- Post #5,377
- Forum: Barca History
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