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F.C. BARCELONA Thread [Season 2006/2007]

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CarlosDanger

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That sucks.... :kader:

Sucks really bad :(

I think of all the players, he's the one I least like to lose. Well this will now be a true test of our team to see if we can get over this loss. Gudjohnsen will now have to back up his words at the start of the season and I'm sure Saviola will be getting more time now too.

Funny how that worked out.
 

big al

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yes klose is excellent; i would love to se him here; but lets face it ; etoo would be back by that time; kanoute could be a good choice too; plus he knows la liga very well;

anyways the reality is another ; we have gudjonhsen and saviola; but mark my words gudjohnsen is going to be very good for the team; his playing style recalls me so much of that of bergkamp.
 

CarlosDanger

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Sheva....you know that too much pot can damage your brain ;)

I don't think we'll buy anyone. Guddy and Savi get more time and we'll be ok.
 

MaestroZidane

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yeah, barca don't need to buy someone to fill Eto'o shoes. they already have guddy and saviola. and either way, no one can replace a player like Eto'o :jambo:
 

panxoman

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Etoo injury is a big loss.

I think Etoo's goals will be scored by someone else, but who is going to put presure on the other team defence? None of the substitutes has enough workrate and physical power to do that. Etoo was our first defensive line.

anyway, I think we have enough quality players to survive in all competitions until he's back. He'll be back for the crucial part of the season.

I'm sure he'll be back sooner than expected.

Two points more:

Frank, please, leave rotations for domestic matches against week teams. Play with best players available in CL. No Oleguer or Motta when Zambrotta, Edmilson or Marquez are available.

Saviola, let's see what you're able to... season is always very long and there's always a day when quality players are needed
 

Jaouadinho

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I dont think guddy and savi will score as many goals put together as etoo, i think u might just struggle without him, but u never know.

How many of u guys would rather lose Ronaldinho for 5 months then etoo?
 

CarlosDanger

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panxoman said:
Etoo injury is a big loss.

I'm sure he'll be back sooner than expected.

Frank, please, leave rotations for domestic matches against week teams. Play with best players available in CL. No Oleguer or Motta when Zambrotta, Edmilson or Marquez are available.
I agree with you there....on both points quoted.

@Jaouadinho....

I don't know. I agree with what Panxo said about Eto'o being our first line of defense and that Guddy and Saviola won't be able to press like him, but I think we'll do alright.

I think if we lost Ronnie for an extended period we would suffer as well, but due to great depth I think the squad can overcome an injury to almost any of the big superstars. I do think that Ronnie is going to have to step it up and take over some matches now as he doesn't have his partner there to support him, so this will be a big test for him.

Now if we suddenly lose Ronnie and Deco as well, I will be worried.
 

MaestroZidane

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That's the advantage of barca, they have such dept that loosing a player like Eto'o is not as devastating. now loosing two guys, we'll now that would be a whole different story.
 

CarlosDanger

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Yeah, but actually we could lose 2, just not from the same position. For example an injury to another forward would cause us to be short up front (although with Messi and Saviola, you could argue we already are ;))

Anyway, I hope he recovers quickly and gets back to his scoring ways.
 

Axolote

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IMO Saviola can replace Etoo.

Guddy comes form a different style of football, and i dont see him as a pure striker...

Anyway, Barca won't have any problems in La Liga, but the CL is another story...
 

Socrates

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Axolote said:
IMO Saviola can replace Etoo.

Guddy comes form a different style of football, and i dont see him as a pure striker...

Anyway, Barca won't have any problems in La Liga, but the CL is another story...

Saviola can but will FR play him, I mean if I remember right he was talking about how Savoila is last choice and basically not really needed. So I am not sure if he will use him now, most likely he will just use Guddy.
 

Moreira_Benfica

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:jambo:

Rijkaard Set To Start Without A Striker

Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard is set to send out an attacking trident comprising Ronaldinho, Messi and Giuly against Athletic Bilbao tonight.

Slotting Gudjohnsen up front instead of Eto'o seemed to be plan A, but Rijkaard is looking at other possible solutions as well, keeping in mind that Eto'o could be out until February.

He indicated as much upon his arrival in Bilbao: "Normally, Gudjohnsen would play, as he is the second striker. But we could also change some things."

Practise sessions on Friday indicate that Giuly will start on the right, Ronaldinho on the left, and Messi in the centre.

However, during the practise match, both Ronaldinho and Giuly were seen taking their turns in the centre, with Messi dropping to either flank.

The move is set to leave both Gudjohnsen and Saviola on the bench.

Expected Starting XI: Valdés - Zambrotta, Márquez, Puyol, Gio - Edmílson, Xavi, Deco - Giuly, Messi, Ronaldinho.
 

jani

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oh he's going to play like Roma did some time ago with Cassano-Totti upfront. wasnt that bad actually.

Ronaldinho should be in center-man though. Messi and Giuly are too small.
 
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