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jpmoriarti:
Dembélé: "I have lost a lot of time in my life. From 2017 to 2021... I lost five years of my life."

I'm glad he's realised this.

marriage really brought out the man in him.

jpmoriarti:
I have been keeping an eye on the lad. He is a natural, most fitted for Busquet position. More modern though with his mobility and tackles but passes the ball very well.

Well from the little I've seen of him at real and for Spain at the Olympics I noticed he's a good keeper of the ball both short and long passes, He also seems to have a nice belter of a shot from range, My only little fear is his height since he's under 6 ft plus I don't know if he is very press resistant which as we know is extremely important knowing as we love to keep the ball, I think he has a release clause of 60m
But to you between him and Ruben Neves who do you think we should put our stakes on? I'm all in for zubimendi cause of the age and homegrown knowledge of the league factors, since he's pretty young he can still learn and grow together alongside our youthful core

Culer:
marriage really brought out the man in him.

I'll rather praise xavi first before his marriage though you're right of course

airmark:
Kante graced Fifa best 11, something spineless Busquets would never grace till he dies. Don't ever compare Kante with that bag of burden.

Kante may have everything in this world but will never cease to be Busquets' bitch.

Culer:
marriage really brought out the man in him.

Can marriage bring out the man in you? I forgot that you don’t wish to ever get married, highly anti marriage material

Kilishihunter:
Well from the little I've seen of him at real and for Spain at the Olympics I noticed he's a good keeper of the ball both short and long passes, He also seems to have a nice belter of a shot from range, My only little fear is his height since he's under 6 ft plus I don't know if he is very press resistant which as we know is extremely important knowing as we love to keep the ball, I think he has a release clause of 60m
But to you between him and Ruben Neves who do you think we should put our stakes on? I'm all in for zubimendi cause of the age and homegrown knowledge of the league factors, since he's pretty young he can still learn and grow together alongside our youthful core

I would prefer Zubimendi.

He knows laliga well though I worry for these Real Sociedad players. Most of the players does not really perform that well in new teams, just like former Ajax players.

For instance, Illaramendi and Odriozola were all sensational until they got to Real Madrid.

Though I hope this one will be different

Kilishihunter:
I'll rather praise xavi first before his marriage though you're right of course

Dembele actually credits Koeman for his revival. He said Koeman gave him health but of course we all know he's still in Barcelona today, all thanks to the blind trust from Xavi.

Kilishihunter:
Well from the little I've seen of him at real and for Spain at the Olympics I noticed he's a good keeper of the ball both short and long passes, He also seems to have a nice belter of a shot from range, My only little fear is his height since he's under 6 ft plus I don't know if he is very press resistant which as we know is extremely important knowing as we love to keep the ball, I think he has a release clause of 60m
But to you between him and Ruben Neves who do you think we should put our stakes on? I'm all in for zubimendi cause of the age and homegrown knowledge of the league factors, since he's pretty young he can still learn and grow together alongside our youthful core

If there's a player who plays like Busquet, it's Zubimendi and Rodri(City). He'll fit Barca like glove. But I feel Nico can do the job if given the chance.

On his height, lol. At 1.81m he's very close to 6ft0. Zubi is taller than Kounde who's a CB. He's actually taller than FDJ, Ruben Neves and Kimmich. And I tell you, most Barca fans won't mind having Kimmich. I'm talking about height now, not quality.

Jorginho is a UCL starting DM and Zubi is taller than him too. Having a tall DM/CB is always good but from experience, height is not everything in football.

On Zubi, he's press resistant, long and short pass is good. He reads the game so well and was mentored by one of the best DM in the world at Real Socieda B by Xabi Alonso. Infact there's a rumor that Alemany, Cruff, Laporta, Xavi and all technical directors at Barca want him to replace Busi.

I personally won't mind Neves who's 5ft10 but Zubimendi is a good market opportunity.

My first choice to replace Busi remains Nico Gonzalez(modern Busi, who combines physical power with good passing) but the board knows more than what I feel/think. Nico is currently playing as an interior at Valencia but I like what I saw from him as a DM during preseason. I wish he stayed; I love the young lad!!!

No player deserves the world cup other than Cristiano Ronaldo.

Some had their chance, and the world cup passed them

Cristiano Ronaldo is Juventus' top scorer of the last decade despite the fact that he joined the club in 2018.

Jokerman:
No player deserves the world cup other than Cristiano Ronaldo.

Some had their chance, and the world cup passed them

Your obsession with Messi ehn

jpmoriarti:
Dembele actually credits Koeman for his revival. He said Koeman gave him health but of course we all know he's still in Barcelona today, all thanks to the blind trust from Xavi.

Mehn I was really surprised when I heard him credit Koeman the most cause of his gradual recovery but of course he's right, It was under him he stayed fit the longest other than xavi truly before he got that injury vs Hungary at the euros, The man tried for us in some ways sha despite his bland tactics and behavior, Why I'll credit xavi more is tapping into his obviously dormant potential that came inconsistently under previous managers, Dembele we used to follow rival fans to mock is who we are praising as one of the best wingers in the world

oliverano:
If there's a player who plays like Busquet, it's Zubimendi and Rodri(City). He'll fit Barca like glove. But I feel Nico can do the job if given the chance.

On his height, lol. At 1.81m he's very close to 6ft0. Zubi is taller than Kounde who's a CB. He's actually taller than FDJ, Ruben Neves and Kimmich. And I tell you, most Barca fans won't mind having Kimmich. I'm talking about height now, not quality.

Jorginho is a UCL starting DM and Zubi is taller than him too. Having a tall DM/CB is always good but from experience, height is not everything in football.

On Zubi, he's press resistant, long and short pass is good. He reads the game so well and was mentored by one of the best DM in the world at Real Socieda B by Xabi Alonso. Infact there's a rumor that Alemany, Cruff, Laporta, Xavi and all technical directors at Barca want him to replace Busi.

I personally won't mind Neves who's 5ft10 but Zubimendi is a good market opportunity.

My first choice to replace Busi remains Nico Gonzalez(modern Busi, who combines physical power with good passing) but the board knows more than what I feel/think. Nico is currently playing as an interior at Valencia but I like what I saw from him as a DM during preseason. I wish he stayed; I love the young lad!!!

Anytime I see Rodri balling for city I always wonder what could have been if bartomeu paid his release clause instead of griezmann, That's still the closest resemblance to busi rn though he's a better ball winner
I'm not really sure about Nico being our CDM he still balls more as an interior to me, But if Xavi still intends to use him there then if we get Zubimendi (For lesser than his release clause though) both of them can be competing for the role to see who'll fit in more
The only reason I'll pick Zubimendi is age and market resale value incase he doesn't turn out fine if not Ruben Neves looks better than him in many aspects

Kilishihunter:
Anytime I see Rodri balling for city I always wonder what could have been if bartomeu paid his release clause instead of griezmann, That's still the closest resemblance to busi rn though he's a better ball winner
I'm not really sure about Nico being our CDM he still balls more as an interior to me, But if Xavi still intends to use him there then if we get Zubimendi (For lesser than his release clause though) both of them can be competing for the role to see who'll fit in more
The only reason I'll pick Zubimendi is age and market resale value incase he doesn't turn out fine if not Ruben Neves looks better than him in many aspects

Neves is a beast and considering that we mostly face low block teams especially in Laliga means that his legendary ball striking prowess from distance will come in handy.

Yes he's better than Zubimendi and should be prioritized if need be.

I personally prefer Nico. I think if given the opportunity to play DM, he won't be worse considering how FDJ roams out of position as a DM.

Rumours has it that Xavi, Laporta and all technical directors @FCB prefer Zubi, I think we all have to wait and see.

Meanwhile, considering you were concerned about Zubi's height initially, from your statement, it seems you'll prefer Neves who's shorter than Zubi. Why?

oliverano:
Neves is a beast and considering that we mostly face low block teams especially in Laliga means that his legendary ball striking prowess from distance will come in handy.

Yes he's better than Zubimendi and should be prioritized if need be.

I personally prefer Nico. I think if given the opportunity to play DM, he won't be worse considering how FDJ roams out of position as a DM.

Rumours has it that Xavi, Laporta and all technical directors @FCB prefer Zubi, I think we all have to wait and see.

Meanwhile, considering you were concerned about Zubi's height initially, from your statement, it seems you'll prefer Neves who's shorter than Zubi. Why?

Neves has always been my preferred option but seeing as Zubimendi is still 23, knows the league and costs way less with a good resale value in case of incasities plus the board leaning on him, im slightly drifting to his camp
My issue on height is on aerial balls seeing as goal kicks and long balls from the defence will be launched into his area as our last cover before the defence, Remember we're a shorter side on average with the first XI minus busi, That was one area with busi really helped and bailed us out with due to his frame

femianski:
Your obsession with Messi ehn

I didn't mention Pessi my brother

Kilishihunter:
Neves has always been my preferred option but seeing as Zubimendi is still 23, knows the league and costs way less with a good resale value in case of incasities plus the board leaning on him, im slightly drifting to his camp
My issue on height is on aerial balls seeing as goal kicks and long balls from the defence will be launched into his area as our last cover before the defence, Remember we're a shorter side on average with the first XI minus busi, That was one area with busi really helped and bailed us out with due to his frame

I get you Chief sha

But if Neves is your preferred option then Zubi's heights should not be a problem because he's taller than Neves(your preferred option)

Let's see what the board will do

Zubi, Neves and in house(Nico)

I won't mind any of the above mentioned sha

Cheers!!!

oliverano:
I get you Chief sha

But if Neves is your preferred option then Zubi's heights should not be a problem because he's taller than Neves(your preferred option)

Let's see what the board will do

Zubi, Neves and in house(Nico)

I won't mind any of the above mentioned sha

Cheers!!!

Omo it's true oooh, Zubimendi is even taller than neves, See me Well like you said let's just see what the board will do, Just get a good DM and a world class or potentially world class RB then we're good to go back to being a top 4 universal giant, If you don't mind me asking who is your pick regards our future RB?

Kilishihunter:
Omo it's true oooh, Zubimendi is even taller than neves, See me Well like you said let's just see what the board will do, Just get a good DM and a world class or potentially world class RB then we're good to go back to being a top 4 universal giant, If you don't mind me asking who is your pick regards our future RB?

My preferred player is Reece James . He's not coming so I'll go for Pedro Porro. The guy plays like Cancelo or Dani Alves. Very dynamic/quick

International break is the most useless thing in football...

I just pray the Super league happens so that international football will sink into oblivion

omo, dem don injure Kounde for France ooo

ghettokid1:
omo, dem don injure Kounde for France ooo

Nobi say national teams dey pay salary...now our player don injure for free, it's Barca's loss and October schedule choke.

If owners of team talk...dem go start their patriotic nonsense.

Football nowadays is purely business and it should be treated as such.

ghettokid1:
omo, dem don injure Kounde for France ooo

I talk am, And we never even enter October
Make deschamps no carry dembele put inside, Laporta gats to make a call asap

Let all our players return abeg. Which kain rubbish be this?

BlaqFaze:
Nobi say national teams dey pay salary...now our player don injure for free, it's Barca's loss and October schedule choke.

If owners of team talk...dem go start their patriotic nonsense.

Football nowadays is purely business and it should be treated as such.

E be like na hamstring injury Jules carry
God epp us

Kilishihunter:
I talk am, And we never even enter October
Make deschamps no carry dembele put inside, Laporta gats to make a call asap

BlaqFaze:
Nobi say national teams dey pay salary...now our player don injure for free, it's Barca's loss and October schedule choke.

If owners of team talk...dem go start their patriotic nonsense.

Football nowadays is purely business and it should be treated as such.

the thing just dey pain me
I pray its not serious sha

FirstbornWds:
Let all our players return abeg. Which kain rubbish be this?

Kilishihunter:
E be like na hamstring injury Jules carry God epp us

our best defender o... which kain problem be this

Kilishihunter:
E be like na hamstring injury Jules carry
God epp us

make God keep Dembele for us abeg

BlaqFaze:
make God keep Dembele for us abeg

Lewandoski, Christensen, Depay and FDJ still dey as well this night sha

Depay don carry..

Kilishihunter:
Lewandoski, Christensen, Depay and FDJ still dey as well this night sha

Lol...Depay don injure