homesteady:


I don't think he is that injury prone to be treated like an egg. Besides, handling new signings in such a manner is very typical of Valverde. See Malcom, I'm not sure he has played any game this season sef.

This is the right time for him to be playing, he needs to build chemistry with the squad. I remember the only game he has started for us, he was already showing signs of someone that would have good chemistry with Messi until he was removed because of the red card. If he has been playing more often, he would have gotten used to the squad, he would have adapted to the special needs of that right side and would have even brought more stew to how that area operates.

tesppidd:
You obviously don't know how football works.

The more he stays in the bench the further his form drops.

Later kor, later ni.

IKON360:

Vidal has been playing in possession based teams for a long time, chemistry is not and will not be a problem. However do tell me, In Arthur, Rakitic or Busquets, who should Vidal replace?

andrew444:


Why will he use malcom,shebi na pep segura and abidal run the deal without him approval.they say him cheap for 40 million,the guy self run come ignore roma

I hope he gets more game time soon sha

homesteady:


Chemistry doesn't just come over night, it comes after playing together for a while.

He can replace either Arthur or Rakitic, depending on what's needed, but more of Rakitic because Vidal can easily play Rakitic's role.

IKON360:

But Rakitic is better than Vidal, far better than Vidal and the way I see it Rakitic is one of EV's favourite players. What does Vidal have that Rakitic doesn't have? Only a penchant for cards... Abegi when there's a serious need to rest Rakitic, Vidal can play. Even though I think EV will play Roberto ahead of Vidal sef

IKON360:

But Rakitic is better than Vidal, far better than Vidal and the way I see it Rakitic is one of EV's favourite players. What does Vidal have that Rakitic doesn't have? Only a penchant for cards... Abegi when there's a serious need to rest Rakitic, Vidal can play. Even though I think EV will play Roberto ahead of Vidal sef

IKON360:

But Rakitic is better than Vidal, far better than Vidal and the way I see it Rakitic is one of EV's favourite players. What does Vidal have that Rakitic doesn't have? Only a penchant for cards... Abegi when there's a serious need to rest Rakitic, Vidal can play. Even though I think EV will play Roberto ahead of Vidal sef

homesteady:


Rakitic far better than Vidal? Aside the ability to score long range goals, is there any other thing that Rakitic does better than Vidal. Vidal has been one of the best box to box midfielders since his juventus days. Even last season, he was far more influential for Bayern than Rakitic was for us.

Funny enough, since both him and Rakitic went to Bayern and Barca, Vidal has gotten about just 5 or 6 more yellow cards than Rakitic, with just one Red card against in UCL against Madrid, which was obviously a useless decision.

IKON360:

you type long range goals like goals as if goals are not reason Messi and Ronaldo are the best in the world. Goals are the currency of football, that's why Ronaldo was winning Ballon D' ors and Messi was not. Goals that Rakitic can provide but Vidal can not.
Also Vidal is hot headed, I am hot headed too when balling but being cool headed is far better. That's why Busquests doesn't get cards for dissent, and also why Rakitic has fewer cards than Vidal. Rakitic is a better passer, a better finisher, can score goals, coves well, very focused, very efficient boaax to box midfielder and has been in Barca for 4 years... And go and check the stats, our Rakitic was MORE influential for us than Vidal. He wasn't injured like Vidal was. And Vidal is older and injury prone. Abeg in the past three seasons how has Vidal been better than Rakitic?

madrid5:
Vidal has performed better than rakitic the last three years,both in league football and champions league

IKON360:

provide proof...
only Valverde's opinion here matters, yours is irrelevant and I agree with Valverde.

IKON360:

you type long range goals like goals as if goals are not reason Messi and Ronaldo are the best in the world. Goals are the currency of football, that's why Ronaldo was winning Ballon D' ors and Messi was not. Goals that Rakitic can provide but Vidal can not.
Also Vidal is hot headed, I am hot headed too when balling but being cool headed is far better. That's why Busquests doesn't get cards for dissent, and also why Rakitic has fewer cards than Vidal. Rakitic is a better passer, a better finisher, can score goals, covers well, very focused, very efficient box to box midfielder and has been in Barca for 4 years... And go and check the stats, our Rakitic was MORE influential for us than Vidal. He wasn't injured like Vidal was. And Vidal is older and injury prone. Abeg in the past three seasons how has Vidal been better than Rakitic?

homesteady:
All the Europa League Spanish cups had big results today. Both European trophies are still returning to Spain and one is surely coming to a Catalan club.

Olamyyde:
Vidal was the best midfielder in juve and bayern and won numerous trophies with chile.

Rakitic became mediocre and thrash in lucho's last season. Valverde revived his career.

foladj:


Lol

Then don't come and complain here if valverde bleeps up, you will go and argue with him in camp Nou...

homesteady:
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IKON360

I checked this up since morning, but I was running late and couldn't reply. Luckily someone has posted something similar, but I have to lay more emphasis.

Look at the stats and then check the minutes played. I purposely didn't use the per minute option because I wanted the plain stats.

When I was comparing Rakitic to other top clubs midfielders, I forgot to add Vidal. Thank God you brought the issue up and as usual, Rakitic has been found wanting. Rakitic defenders said he is doing the dirty work that's why he hasn't been contributing offensively. But we keep on seeing midfields doing the dirty works even more than he does and still contributing offensively.

The arrival of Vidal is supposed to be the stimulus for Rakitic to improve his game, I just hope Valverde sees it that way. We won't win UCL if we don't make competition for the starting 11 tough.

ollah2:
Rakiticbarca has something to say

IKON360:

provide proof...
only Valverde's opinion here matters, yours is irrelevant and I agree with Valverde.