Ibrahim Diarra

Messi983

Senior Member
Still like his potential a lot but injury really came at the worst possible time (not that is ever a good time to get injured) as several players have probably overcame him in the pecking order both for the BA and potentially first team. But if he'll stay fit I believe he'll show his talent this season.
 

Messi983

Senior Member
That's true but I think bigger downfall for him will be we had to wait until he turned 18 to sign him. I don't know how he developed back home in Mali but I think he would be a more developed player today if we could have get him into La Masia a year earlier. Doesn't mean he still can't make it as long as stays healthy and keeps working hard though.
 

jamrock

Senior Member
True, the rule about not being able to sign players under 18 outside of Spain/EU definitely impacted his development


It was a black hole for him, those years in mali
 

khaled_a_d

Senior Member
Still like his potential a lot but injury really came at the worst possible time (not that is ever a good time to get injured) as several players have probably overcame him in the pecking order both for the BA and potentially first team. But if he'll stay fit I believe he'll show his talent this season.

Beletti knows him and has helped him a lot easing him in Juvenil A gradually. Moving from being a rotation player into being UYCL finals MVP with couple of months or so.

That is with him moving to another continent and getting injured at the age of 18.

I think Beletti will use him and as the season goes he will be one of the top performers under Beletti.

I like him more than his current competition, for me he is bigger talent than Dro and Fernandez cousins despite being a bit older (although, not big age gap).

He has no major weaknesses that gives red flag. He isn't a midget or slow, he is smart who understands the game and seems disciplined within his role. He is a great playmaker and has an eye for goals, while also being versatile.

Other than injuries, his main weakness is lack of an outstanding skill, which could limit his upside, but if he stays healthy I think he can be at least a rotation player at least.
 

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