11 - Raphinha

serghei

Senior Member
involved in two goals by my count. nice and direct.

2nd pass to Lewandowski was a bit off but the one to Fati is a splt pass that broke the lines of Sociedad. Raphinha is bold and direct. Reminds me of Luis Diaz from Liverpool. Doesn't waste time fecking around, tippy tapping, or dancing or showboating.

Like Diaz, he makes a fair amount of errors and not all of his touches or passes are well hit, but he always asks the question for the defenders, and this type of player is always dangerous and impactful because he is always in the game. Defenders are never relaxed and always tensed around them.

If both him and Diaz manage to add a bit more finesse to their game, they will be world class, a bit more finesse and work on their technique when the attack is positional. They are both a bit rough around the edges so to speak.
 
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mesiesta

Senior Member
I was a bit doubtful how a player coming from Leeds will do here, but I am pleasantly susprised.
He seems like a smart winger (unless our other winger) with a good technique and vision. Can give a lot to Barca.
 

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