Desert Eagle
Punjabi Dude
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Let's see how they do against us in Feb over two legs. My money is on Casemiro Eriksen outperforming them.
The styles are somewhat different but positionally it's identical. Even down to Gavi maybe ending this tournament as the LW so they can get Rodri or another CM into the team to stiffen themselves up in the knockouts.The next Xavi and Iniesta
We’ve lost midfield battles against weaker pairings in the PL this season, I wouldn’t hold my breath.Let's see how they do against us in Feb over two legs. My money is on Casemiro Eriksen outperforming them.
Like who? Problem with the two is the lack of creativity.We’ve lost midfield battles against weaker pairings in the PL this season, I wouldn’t hold my breath.
Fulham and Villa more recently. Brighton and Brentford first two matches (though that was pre-Casemiro) and the possession will skewer massively in our favour for those two, but that’s mostly because those teams beat us early in those matches and sat deep to counter.Like who? Problem with the two is the lack of creativity.
Plus Barca have been overrun though midfield numerous times this season.
If you have to go back to the first two games it kind of waters down your point?! And I wouldn’t say we lost the midfield battle to Fulham.Fulham and Villa more recently. Brighton and Brentford first two matches (though that was pre-Casemiro) and the possession will skewer massively in our favour for those two, but that’s mostly because those teams beat us early in those matches and sat deep to counter.
I think we should beat Barcelona, but I very much see them having the ball more frequently in higher areas of the pitch.
Both look quality but I wouldn't put any stock in that match yesterday. Costa Rica were absolutely abject. Didn't even turn up. I think Spain would have had more of a competitive game against their under 15s. They just didn't even bother closing the Spanish players down or putting pressure on the ball.Gavi is a pitbull, but Pedri is a proper top tier central midfielder. 86/92 passes in 57 minutes yesterday. He’s doing that in his first World Cup match at 19!
What is C1/C3?I, too, rate Pedri far higher than Gavi. Pedri looks like a player that could be dominant at his positon while Gavi has a tendancy to disappear on the ball when things get more complicated. He still runs a lot but get sloppy and uninspired. Of course Gavi is a big talent but I just don't "feel" he'll be a top player. He didn't convince me at all in C1/C3.
Champion's league/europa league.What is C1/C3?
I think Gavi could eventually become a Verrati-style pivot. Both share similar characteristics in the game.
You're comparing apples and pears. Also, none of them has Pedri's raw talent, not even close. Valverde is a good player, very good this season after struggling a bit in the past 2 seasons, but he's 24. Tchouameni is also talented but plays at a very different position. You might change your mind when Modric is retired because Real Madrid will seriously lack creativity and consistancy in the midfield.They are pretty good indeed, but I prefer Tchouameni & Valverde over both.
You support Real Madrid. Of course you do. If Pedri was at Real, I'm dubious to the Nth degree that you'd still uphold that view.They are pretty good indeed, but I prefer Tchouameni & Valverde over both.
He's far more complete than Fabregas. I don't think we've ever seen a teenage midfielder as good as Pedri to be honest. Genuine chance by the end of his career he's the greatest midfielder everPedri is probably the most complete teenager I’ve seen since Fabregas, for whatever that’s worth. Gavi is more raw but his ceiling is just as high. Both will be top 5 in the world in the future surely. In fact Pedri probably already is one of the top 5 midfielders.
Probably too early to compare them with Xavi/Iniesta. But they are definitely the most talented/promising young midfield pairs in the world right now.Taking a chance here to look like a total tit in 90mins time but…I honestly fail to see what is so special about either of them.
Pedri I kinda get, good on the ball, calm under pressure, vision to boot. Gavi runs a lot I guess, haven’t seen either of them really showcase why they are somehow considered the next Xavi/Iniesta.
Not saying they are bad, they are good players. But imo, just that: good players. Nothing special about either one of them.
Supports: Real MadridTaking a chance here to look like a total tit in 90mins time but…I honestly fail to see what is so special about either of them.
Pedri I kinda get, good on the ball, calm under pressure, vision to boot. Gavi runs a lot I guess, haven’t seen either of them really showcase why they are somehow considered the next Xavi/Iniesta.
Not saying they are bad, they are good players. But imo, just that: good players. Nothing special about either one of them.