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Thanks, really good reply as always and I will monitor him and keep an eye out for the other players you mentioned. I know most of them but not all. I noticed his lack of physicality too, not that quick and doesn't seem overly strong for his height either.

Still not a Flick fan I see, lol.

Fair enough. I know what you mean - Iniesta might be a lazy comparison just because of body type and nationality, and club allegiance. Like you say, Pedri doesn't have Zidane's physicality or strength. And yeah, Zidane was much more than just a final third player - he played everywhere in the...

Yeah I would agree. I think 06/07 was a bit of an outlier for his six seasons at United, because he did take on more playmaking duties there and was good at it to a point. Like you say, his best amalgamation between end product and entertainment/flair/tricks was likely his first year at Real...

Fair enough. That's mostly true on Zidane. He generally had a better shot than Pedri though, but yeah he wasn't a G/A merchant or obsessed with productivity. I just feel Pedri is better deeper as some here do. Some feel he's better in attacking areas but he just doesn't look right there to me...

I am not into it either, but I get the appeal - two gladiators sparring and trying to beat each other. Violence but also sometimes respect as competitors. In saying that, it might be nostalgia but it seemed a lot better years ago. Guys like Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson, Jake La Motta, Evander...

Weird - I haven't watched F1 in many years though always liked the sport. I came in here out of interest to see what people were saying. I had no idea who Lando was so I googled him after reading about him here, and it's apparently his birthday today. What a freaky coincidence that I read about...

I was gonna say that too - I am surprised he's 'officially' a CF as he looks more of a wide forward to me.

Just been watching videos of the Real Madrid 5-0 and some other games. He's one of the only attackers who can still be the best player on the pitch without scoring or assisting. It's what you see when you watch him - regardless of goals and assists - that makes him so special. The intelligent...

@soul24rage Thoughts on Buonanotte in terms of attributes? I know you have referred to him a few times recently. He looked a real talent at Brighton alongside Enciso (it's a shame this guy isn't Argentine too as he'd fit like a glove) and now he's on loan at Leicester as you will be well aware...

Think there's some fair points there for sure, about other teams being fitness or physical monsters and that overcoming the talent deficit to the likes of Barca sometimes.

I need to watch him, and the Bundesliga in general. I don't wanna rely on the old misleading YouTube videos. But I did indeed watch one of those videos, and this guy looks absolutely class from that. Very fast, fantastic right foot both when dribbling and passing - can play through balls along...

I know - you are preaching to the choir if you have seen my posts lol. He's nowhere near those players in flair. I am simply saying that THAT version of C Ronaldo was fairly entertaining (nowhere near those players' levels) but far more entertaining than his later self.

Yeah true. You'd think he'd have fit in at Barca like a glove though. Fair point that he hasn't had many great head coaches to learn from. I don't really know where he goes from here. I am expecting he will go to United when his contract runs out, as they seem to be the popular destination for...

Fair enough. Yeah videos can be misleading but I will watch that package later anyway (busy now), and I don't doubt what you say about when watching full games. Thanks for the good post and for expressing your opinions in a clear and thoughtful way.

@fergus90 Going through a rough patch mate. Do you think it's a reversion to a general level after such a brilliant season last season? Or just a blip and hangover after the amazing Bayern result? I did think it would be hard to maintain the level from last season, especially given more games...

Yeah I normally agree with @MontenegrinCuler on football but I really do not rate Leao at all. I acknowledge though that maybe I am being harsh, and that he watches Milan most weeks and I do not watch them as regularly as that. Maybe the guy is better than we give him credit for.

So being serious again, how do you guys see Amorim lining up? He seems wedded to 343/3421, but is there any chance he goes four at the back? Onana's long kicking seems to have improved and he doesn't see as much of a clown these days. Every chance he will regress again, but if he can maintain...

Fair point. You aren't gonna hammer teams every week. Sometimes you have to grind out a win while not playing well - every successful team does this. What I will say is the Robert non-call would have changed the complexion and course of the game, as others have alluded to. But yes, very bad...

I think he's a very good player, I do rate him, I am not getting on his case. However, in this instance,, I tend to agree with @Birdy that an actual, conventional right-back would be better. A player who can consistently attack like Alves used to (not as good as him, obviously). What Kounde does...