Been seeing some intresting takes about him on the timeline. A lot of stinker performances being covered up by the media.Tweet
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This should not be shocking. I mean, look at how often this thread has been bumped and when.Or do people just wait for CL nights to crown him as the best?
He's 38 years old, the big games and moments are what matter far more and always have anyway. At his age he shouldn't be expected to have consistency, it's incredible he even plays so much at this point really. The fact that he still has world class big games when everyone is actually watching him at this stage of his career is why he gets so much praise. It's a great achievement.Been seeing some intresting takes about him on the timeline. A lot of stinker performances being covered up by the media.Tweet
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So how consistent is he really? Or do people just wait for CL nights to crown him as the best?
He hasn't been great or consistent in the last 12 months. The media loves their narratives but you can't expect him to be always good at his age.Been seeing some intresting takes about him on the timeline. A lot of stinker performances being covered up by the media.Tweet
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So how consistent is he really? Or do people just wait for CL nights to crown him as the best?
Being 38 years old doesnt matter if we are being honest. If Real have deemed him worthy to be in the squad that means he should be delivering. And he hasnt stepped down to a lower class team so clearly believes he has things to offer them at the highest level.He's 38 years old, the big games and moments are what matter far more and always have anyway. At his age he shouldn't be expected to have consistency, it's incredible he even plays so much at this point really. The fact that he still has world class big games when everyone is actually watching him at this stage of his career is why he gets so much praise. It's a great achievement.
Look at Lukaku. Has done feck all in big games and big moments but had a lot of consistency in the rest of the games, scored tons of goals that would otherwise have him down as an iconic striker of this generation. Yet nobody cares because he's useless in big games and he's at Roma now. Yes teams need consistency throughout, but what will get you praise and iconic remembrance is the big games.
See my post above. And they are supposedly not occasional but a frequent occurence that goes under the radar.Central midfielder dropping an occasional stinker at the age of 38.. Shocking.
Because he steps it up when it matters. The CL is what matters most for Real Madrid. They build their team and their season on winning that competition and doing well in that competition. They aren't that bothered of the others. So Modrić doing great in international competitions and the CL means he will go down as an all time great and people won't care about his alleged inconsistency in the league, much the same as Zidane in the past. I can't speak to that inconsistency, as I frankly don't care to watch those other games. What matters for me in terms of legacy is a player doing it on the biggest stages, which he has done time and time again.Being 38 years old doesnt matter if we are being honest. If Real have deemed him worthy to be in the squad that means he should be delivering. And he hasnt stepped down to a lower class team so clearly believes he has things to offer them at the highest level.
Also the 38 years old point becomes irrevelant when you see how often Real have failed to win the league during the last 10 years. there is a question mark for me over his consistency.
Why should his stinkers be covered up just because casuals cant be bothered to watch him week in week out and just follow the media narratives? Other players get killed for their lack of consistency, the bar should be the same for everyone no?
No, it shouldn't without context.Being 38 years old doesnt matter if we are being honest. If Real have deemed him worthy to be in the squad that means he should be delivering. And he hasnt stepped down to a lower class team so clearly believes he has things to offer them at the highest level.
Also the 38 years old point becomes irrevelant when you see how often Real have failed to win the league during the last 10 years. there is a question mark for me over his consistency.
Why should his stinkers be covered up just because casuals cant be bothered to watch him week in week out and just follow the media narratives? Other players get killed for their lack of consistency, the bar should be the same for everyone no?
No strong feelings on your general point, but where are those ratings from and why are we supposed to care about them?Tweet
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Expected better from you tbh.This should not be shocking. I mean, look at how often this thread has been bumped and when.
And yes, casuals will overrate the feck out of a few CL games every season
Barcelona fan by any chance?Tweet
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Dont be obtuse, you know what the ratings show.No strong feelings on your general point, but where are those ratings from and why are we supposed to care about them?
You dont know that. I feel like that is just a coping mechanism you have made up to cover up the underlying inconsistency.Because he steps it up when it matters. The CL is what matters most for Real Madrid. They build their team and their season on winning that competition and doing well in that competition. They aren't that bothered of the others. So Modrić doing great in international competitions and the CL means he will go down as an all time great and people won't care about his alleged inconsistency in the league, much the same as Zidane in the past. I can't speak to that inconsistency, as I frankly don't care to watch those other games. What matters for me in terms of legacy is a player doing it on the biggest stages, which he has done time and time again.
And the "he's 38" point matters in terms of - his legacy is already locked in. He's there now to still bring the big games, be a mentor, the odd world class performances and then the rest is whatever. Phase out slowly.
Que?Expected better from you tbh.
Ah I see. Agree then. Also it helps he's still going strong on international level and will, if nothing serious happens, play in Euros too.Que?
To be clear, Modric is a legend. One of the greatest midfielders of his generation. His story is for the most part complete.
It is also true that his reputation in the past few years has been based on performances in a few games per season. And for casuals that is what matters the most.
Definitely, he's aged like a fine wine.Ah I see. Agree then. Also it helps he's still going strong on international level and will, if nothing serious happens, play in Euros too.
Well yeah, by age 38, Xavi and Iniesta had already been in Qatar for 3 years and Japan for 4 years, respectively.If you guys (in general) want to put him on the table next to the Xavi's and Iniesta's of the world you should hold him to the same standard, thats all I'm saying.
No, I don’t know what the ratings show, nor do I know where they’re from. Which is why I asked you “where are the ratings from and why are we supposed to care”Dont be obtuse, you know what the ratings show.
Either you are deliberately choosing to ignore the valid points I have made or you are just another one of the supporters that just follow headlines blindly.
Has this post been made because you have nothing productive to add to the conversation? It looks like it. Pity.Barcelona fan by any chance?
Hold on chief, you just ignored my question and accused me of blindly supporting Modric, you can’t have it both waysHas this post being made because you have nothing productive to add to the conversation? It looks like it. Pity.
Sofascore if Im not mistaken. Are you saying you dont know why you should care to discuss ratings that show up inconsistent performances? What are you even talking about?No, I don’t know what the ratings show, nor do I know where they’re from. Which is why I asked you “where are the ratings from and why are we supposed to care”
And I have him below Xavi and below Iniesta. So answer my question
I’m saying that you shouldn’t use random website ratings as a barometer for how a player is doing. Watch the games and judge for yourself. This is Real Madrid we’re talking about, it’s incredibly easy to watch their games.Sofascore if Im not mistaken. Are you saying you dont know why you should care to discuss ratings that show up inconsistent performances? What are you even talking about?
Retirement community FCUnited really need to do Madrid a favour and buy him in Jan
I love it when posters bring up rating systems like this and the whoscored one and quote it as objective truth, like it's fecking FM.Sofascore if Im not mistaken. Are you saying you dont know why you should care to discuss ratings that show up inconsistent performances? What are you even talking about?
His question is pretty relevant. We don't know which are those matches you quoted. How the ranking system works. Who judges those rankings as different journos rate different players differently and so forth.Sofascore if Im not mistaken. Are you saying you dont know why you should care to discuss ratings that show up inconsistent performances? What are you even talking about?
It's a weird hot take tweet that is devoid of context. What season are these ratings from? What competition? I'm assuming they are talking about his performances this year.Sofascore if Im not mistaken. Are you saying you dont know why you should care to discuss ratings that show up inconsistent performances? What are you even talking about?
The ratings are accurate and judge your general play. That is what they are for in the first place.I’m saying that you shouldn’t use random website ratings as a barometer for how a player is doing. Watch the games and judge for yourself. This is Real Madrid we’re talking about, it’s incredibly easy to watch their games.
The posters above me have explained the reasoning for my stance far better than I could have. But if you feel differently then fair enough that’s your call.The ratings are accurate and judge your general play. That is what they are for in the first place.
He was very poor yesterday on many peoples accounts and my first post with his rating from the Madrid derby made by the live app confirms what the people saw.
See my post above.His question is pretty relevant. We don't know which are those matches you quoted. How the ranking system works. Who judges those rankings as different journos rate different players differently and so forth.
EDIT: what VO also just pointed out above me...