3 - Alejandro Balde

MonteCuler

Well-known member
He has the weirdest injuries. Last season he got hit in the throat and looked like he couldn't breath for minutes and eventually had to be stretchered off. This season he got injured using wrong gym equipment and last game he apparently was taken off due to concussion concerns although the blow didn't seem big enough for him to even react to the blow in the first place.

Not saying he is weak but this is just something I have noticed.
He is still very young . I firmly believe when he gains more muscle mass and has more experience he will make one hell of a fullback. His profile is most desired at fullback nowadays. For me his biggest flaw is his crossing is too shit, and it's very important for a fullback and we see zero improvement on his crossing
 

ZenI

Professor Balthazar
He is still very young . I firmly believe when he gains more muscle mass and has more experience he will make one hell of a fullback. His profile is most desired at fullback nowadays. For me his biggest flaw is his crossing is too shit, and it's very important for a fullback and we see zero improvement on his crossing
Nah, he's braindead and his technique is far from what I expect from a Barca player. Left footed af, 0 brain, can't defend, can't read the game and his crosses are worse than fucking Sunday league level. Dude is AT BEST benchwarmer in a club like Barca, not even that tbh...
 

MonteCuler

Well-known member
Dude is AT BEST benchwarmer in a club like Barca, not even that tbh...
At prime Barça yes, this is what you people miss to acknowledge when saying such things

But in current Barça he is starter. And has been for 3 seasons now, winning 2 league titles

I strongly disagree that he's braindead, that his intelligence is one of his flaws. It is true that he is extremely one footed. And "can't defend" is harsh when he plays with 50 meters of space behind him. Under Xavi in 22/23 we had a fantastic defense and he was regular part of it
 

ZenI

Professor Balthazar
At prime Barça yes, this is what you people miss to acknowledge when saying such things

But in current Barça he is starter. And has been for 3 seasons now, winning 2 league titles

I strongly disagree that he's braindead, that his intelligence is one of his flaws. It is true that he is extremely one footed. And "can't defend" is harsh when he plays with 50 meters of space behind him. Under Xavi in 22/23 we had a fantastic defense and he was regular part of it
He actually isn't imo. We have great players all over the pitch... Yamal, Pedri, Frenkie, Eric, Kounde, Cubarsi, Raphinha, Joan, Rashy - imo even Olmo is alright, Gavi is useful and Tuna is doing good. Bernal, Casado, Christiansen and Ara a step behind - but Bernal might catch up. Balde though, he's a fucking donkey - liability in attack and defense. One trick pony only good with his left and shit crosses. Nah my man, with a new #9, WC LB and decent backup CB we're actually going to challenge for CL next season.
 

MonteCuler

Well-known member
Also, under Xavi our defenders looked better because we played like cowards - but I choose Flickball over Xaviball 9/10.
I was just pointing out at the fact we have a blueprint on how Balde would look in a "normal" defensive system

I also like Flick a lot, but there is no argument his system makes it harder for defenders

Put likes of Cucurella in place of Balde under Flick, do you think they would shine defensively? I don't. Maybe Mendes would because he is a complete full back with insane speed
 

ZenI

Professor Balthazar
I was just pointing out at the fact we have a blueprint on how Balde would look in a "normal" defensive system

I also like Flick a lot, but there is no argument his system makes it harder for defenders

Put likes of Cucurella in place of Balde under Flick, do you think they would shine defensively? I don't. Maybe Mendes would because he is a complete full back with insane speed
It does make it harder on defenders, but it also sorts out the average from the good defenders.
Cucurella imo would shine under Flick - simply because he's a much better footballer than Balde will ever be. Balde was, is and will be overrated - on many of these football sites he's like top 5 lol. On what fucking merits??? Cucurella would run rings around Balde, it's not even a fair comparison.
 

MonteCuler

Well-known member
Balde and Joan, only get a passing grade in first half

Others absolutely horrific, should be ashamed. Ferran, Kounde and Araujo with amateurish mistakes. Lamine, Fermin, Lewa shit. De Jong and Eric panicking. Cubarsi seems lost
 

MonteCuler

Well-known member
Only one who showed up today for me, and that will be noted

For those saying he is always shit and should be bench player at most

He is a fighter and his contribution was never in doubt. While his partner on the right flank clearly gives priority to funny looking clothes over football
 

DonAK

President of FC Barcelona
Only one who showed up today for me, and that will be noted

For those saying he is always shit and should be bench player at most

He is a fighter and his contribution was never in doubt. While his partner on the right flank clearly gives priority to funny looking clothes over football

My brother he has been fucking awful tonight.

Please wake up.
 

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