FC Barcelona [2013-2014]

[MaestroZidane]

We have played against this kid last season, he is Cesc profile. I find ridiculous (and dangerous) writting articles about 13 years old kids...

Really? Wow that's impressive. That you've played against him, that is.
And I agree, but there's already so much pressure on him, with what the parents have done to give him such an opportunity.

 

[kp41]

You hear about these kids every year, I wonder how many of them turned to be a good footballer, I can't remember but United, Barca and Real signed so many since 2000 ...

 

[Mus]

That Arab kid at ac Milan trumps them all

 

[Arnau]

But Barcelona has 12 players as good as Lederman in every U12/14 team... they have the best talent of the country.

At this age is almost impossible to say who will make it, Victor Vazquez were as good as Messi in the 87 generation U15.

 

[kp41]

Arnau, what's your opinion on Sergi Roberto? apparently EPL giants are after him ...

Thiago played 30+ matches last 2 seasons, I expected Roberto to play more now that he's not around.

 

[Arnau]

I love Sergi Roberto and he would fit in Tata's Barça, he is a very direct midfielder, drives a lot with the ball, strong shot, good passer... Different to all midfielders from La Masia, he looks like British or German, win balls and score goals. I hate to see him wasting a year.

 

[Arnau]

Actually, Neymar and Alexis make 42191 runs at space every game but Xavi and Iniesta keep passing the ball to the foot each other... I'd love to see Busquets-Cesc-Roberto.

 

[kp41]

Hopefully Martino will play him in cup matches ... that sound like a perfect fit for Martino system ... however, Xavi and Iniesta are still effective against big clubs when you need to control that midfield.

 

[kp41]

Btw, Neymar is good and effective atm, but he lacks that scoring confidence of Brazil/Santos ...

 

[Arnau]

We dont need control, we need Neymar and Messi with space to run.

 

[Xaviesta]

Actually, Neymar and Alexis make 42191 runs at space every game but Xavi and Iniesta keep passing the ball to the foot each other... I'd love to see Busquets-Cesc-Roberto.

That's why Cesc is a better player for Neymar and Alexis. He is more direct, Xavi and Iniesta can control the game better but they slow the game in the same time.

I am frustrated because Roberto is out of the squad every time, he will play Copa del Rey and maybe few game at end of the season.

 

[kp41]

yeah, but you need that kind of control against teams like Real, on the other side, I do agree with you, their passing can reduce the attack momentum ... tbh, your midfield lacks pace compared to previous years ...

 

[Arnau]

Btw, Neymar is good and effective atm, but he lacks that scoring confidence of Brazil/Santos ...

I agree, whn Messi is on the pitch he is far from the goal though...

 

[Xaviesta]

I agree, whn Messi is on the pitch he is far from the goal though...

Messi's presence on the pitch almost always could reduce at least 50% of other players' performances.

 

[Arnau]

It's a geographic issue, you cant score goals stuck to the touchline.

 

[Xaviesta]

According to his team-mates, Busquets is one of the players with the best shot and one of those who score most during training. [md]

 

[MaestroZidane]

Time to sell Messi then

 

[Xaviesta]

And play Busquets ST. Could be the best #9.

 

[Filipower]

I'm sure Pep must have tried it in training.

 

[Arnau]

Busquets were CF in youth teams