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It's almost as bad as an MLS game.
Top 20 La Masia goals. Some of these kids are just
The bicycle kick by the 8 year old :x
As for the original subject in Martinez at CB, surely you can get why people who, going by how well Munich's midfield and team played (in reali life, not Fifa
Oh and real fast I dont follow Bilbao at all so I didn't see him play there but maybe two times but from what I remember about Bilbao, much like the Spain NT or any NT, has a restriction on who they cant bring in/call up as Bilbao likes to only sign/play with Basque players so him playing at there at CB may (or may not) have been out of the fact that he was the best option available at the time plus I believe he made his name and his subsequent high priced transfer to Munich off the back of his ability in the middle. Oh and one last point on his time with Spain at CB and being really good, I do question how well he plays there as he cant beat out Pique for spot at CB and Del Bosque would rather him sit on the bench and not use him at all while continuing with other options at CB... I mean we're talking about the 2013 Pique here
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As for the original subject in Martinez at CB, surely you can get why people who, going by how well Munich's midfield and team played (in reali life, not Fifa
Oh and real fast I dont follow Bilbao at all so I didn't see him play there but maybe two times but from what I remember about Bilbao, much like the Spain NT or any NT, has a restriction on who they cant bring in/call up as Bilbao likes to only sign/play with Basque players so him playing at there at CB may (or may not) have been out of the fact that he was the best option available at the time plus I believe he made his name and his subsequent high priced transfer to Munich off the back of his ability in the middle. Oh and one last point on his time with Spain at CB and being really good, I do question how well he plays there as he cant beat out Pique for spot at CB and Del Bosque would rather him sit on the bench and not use him at all while continuing with other options at CB... I mean we're talking about the 2013 Pique here
Good debate. Pep's problem is that he must improve a side that won the treble, so anything he does will be heavily scrutinized due to the "if it's not broke, don't fix it," argument - which is fair enough, as anyone can see the logic in keeping things as they are. But I'm sure Pep saw what BvB did against Bayern in the final, and realized they're vulnerable to an organized high press. BvB mostly reduced Bayern's buildup play to long balls from the back, so by putting Javi at CB and replacing him with another creative midfielder in CM, he would be addressing the problem. He'll have a centre-half who can read the press and pass intelligently out of the back, as well as a creative CM who can provide another passing outlet and break the press with his vision and dribbling ability. Bayern then becomes a side with essentially no weaknesses nor tactical vulnerabilities. Scary thought.
I think Ribery-Gotze-Muller will play across an interchanging front three, with Mandzukic playing as the 9 when a ref point is preferred. Sweini-Kroos-Thiago in midfield. And yes, JM is an outstanding central defender due to his physical quality and reading of the game. Pique has performed 'better' for Spain then he has for Barca recently, and has an understanding w/ Ramos that led to a run of clean sheets in KO rounds, so that's probably why he hasn't played there. Another "if it's not broke..," situation.
Obviously, as a Barca supporter I'm salty as hell Pep of all people is going to sign one the best young players at the club, but I don't think he cares considering he loathes Rosell. And if he's promised Thiago playing time and a raise then there's not much that can be done now as the board/management's incompetence led to the low buyout. I'll be sad to see him go.
He's a baller. The best player i can think of to compare him in his position is Xabi Alonso. He is still a little raw but can be better than Xabi, who is one of the most important players for Real and Spain. He was instrumental with Real Sociedad last season the times i watched them play and also balled for the U-21 Spain team in the Euros. However, i dont think he is worth the amount they paid for him.
