14 - Javier Mascherano

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personally i hate him for his cuntness, greed and ball hogging with the albiceleste. he gets intimidated whenever he plays near messi and tries to somehow stand out and make himself noticeable by not passing to messi. the moron doesn't get that he's just a dot on the pitch when messi and aguerro are around.

 

[Metaphysical]

DAT tackle

Masch forever grateful to Leo

 

[Barcafan 2304]

He is key to us now. Masch rules official.

 

[Metaphysical]

once again, I can only say:

 

[Plip]

He never ceases to amaze me. Such a commanding presence at the back, that he's really making the CB spot his own.

 

[Metaphysical]

He never ceases to amaze me. Such a commanding presence at the back, that he's really making the CB spot his own.

he's gonna replace Puyol.

now we just need to find someone to replace him as backup DM.

maybe buy Oriol back.

 

[Plip]

he's gonna replace Puyol.

now we just need to find someone to replace him as backup DM.

maybe buy Oriol back.

It certainly looks that way. Although, I think it might only be a short-term solution.

And btw, what comes to the DM position - I do believe that with good coaching and discipline Keita MIGHT do the trick as a back-up DM. Yet, this seems only a short-term solution too.

 

[Metaphysical]

well yeah, Badger is 27 so would only provide probably 4-5 years maximum at the position. but 4-5 years is a long time in football, and it gives our youngs CB's time to develop into superstuds like him.

 

[Plip]

well yeah, Badger is 27 so would only provide probably 4-5 years maximum at the position. but 4-5 years is a long time in football, and it gives our youngs CB's time to develop into superstuds like him.

Given Sergi Gomez keeps on improving the way he has so far, I really don't see any reason for him not to take over from Badger when needed. There are loads of CB's like Fontás, Bartra and Muniesa but none of them have the same potential as Gomez does.

Bartra is talented, no question there. Fontás might become a good squad player for the future, while Muniesa has been plagued by injuries and unfortunately I don't see him fulfilling his potential as awesome as he is.

 

[Superfly]

Guardiola: "Don't touch Mascherano and Keita, they're my little boys. They're two sunshines."

wtf

 

[Drunkmunky]

It certainly looks that way. Although, I think it might only be a short-term solution.

And btw, what comes to the DM position - I do believe that with good coaching and discipline Keita MIGHT do the trick as a back-up DM. Yet, this seems only a short-term solution too.

You cant teach an old dog new tricks, Plip.

 

[Plip]

You cant teach an old dog new tricks, Plip.

Well, as we saw today he can actually function as one in the 3-1-3-3 or 3-4-3 system, as there is enough coverage.

 

[Drunkmunky]

He did pretty decent today, but still not ready for big games yet.

 

[Superfly]

He did pretty decent today, but still not ready for big games yet.

Somebody didn't watch the Supercopa/Champions League final.

 

[Drunkmunky]

Somebody didn't watch the Supercopa/Champions League final.

I did. Keite sub'd Villa in 86'. So he got like what 7 min? Dont get me wrong, Im with the boy just cant see him becoming a top DM because he hasnt all the qualities to be one.