Spot onI think it was Xavi who said that Busquets was the best one-touch player in the world. To be honest even if he is marginally inferior to Xavi and Iniesta, he's probably still in the top 5-10 in Europe at the short passing game. Given the technical excellence of the three, it's probably best to focus on shutting off the out-balls rather than placing the emphasis on pressurising any one of the three.
And more often than not, no touch required at allYou're bloody right he's the best one touch player, one touch and he's all over the floor crying.
difficult given that Toure was playing central defense.Wasn't it Yaya toure that bullied Carrick ?
Can't remember though, but our MF was taught a lesson that night after 20 minutes passed that is... and after they lead by a very good goal from Eto'o.
NoAny chance of making a bid for him since Fabregas's arrival probably pushes him out of the starting eleven?
Why would we ever want to do that?Any chance of making a bid for him since Fabregas's arrival probably pushes him out of the starting eleven?
Once their CBs are fit, he'l be starting in CM. how they plan to accommodate fabregas will be the question.Any chance of making a bid for him since Fabregas's arrival probably pushes him out of the starting eleven?
debatable.Even considering how good a player he is, I'm not sure anyone on this board would want him as a United player if he ever became available. He is an almighty prick.
this. at a club like ours, he'l weed it out with time. far too good a footballer to turn down imo if we get a chance to sign him. we've had divers and playacters here too, but as a club, we discourage and weed it out with time. the spanish clubs dont.I'd be disgusted to see him in a United shirt. And Barca should be embarrassed he feels the need for those theatrics and sort it out internally.
Looks like 343's a real possibility to fit all four in.Once their CBs are fit, he'l be starting in CM. how they plan to accommodate fabregas will be the question.
Yes. Even our worst offenders have gradually lessened it a great deal because we discourage such behavior while the Spanish clubs don't. Personally I can't stand Busquets. I think he's one of the worst cheats in the game but I reckon he wouldn't have been had he been at United.this. at a club like ours, he'l weed it out with time. far too good a footballer to turn down imo if we get a chance to sign him. we've had divers and playacters here too, but as a club, we discourage and weed it out with time. the spanish clubs dont.
That means playing with no fullbacks which has been a fundamental part of their tactics, the high pressing is what keeps opposition teams pinned back, by losing that shape they'll be exposing themselves to counter attacks on the flanks.Looks like 343's a real possibility to fit all four in.
It means either 1. playing Busquets as a regular 'centre back', despite him repeatedly stepping back into his normal position when playing there with Alves as a wingback or 2. with Alves at centre back, but Busquets frequently dropping back and allowing him to become a wing back. They've tried both recently. They'll still have the overlapping from Alves either way.That means playing with no fullbacks which has been a fundamental part of their tactics, the high pressing is what keeps opposition teams pinned back, by losing that shape they'll be exposing themselves to counter attacks on the flanks.
I can't see Barca making such a big change when their current system is almost immaculate.
Messi talking about it as a previous system and something they need to get used to suggests it's going to be used pretty often. Pressing isn't determined by formations, I don't see why they can't still play a high pressing game...Messi said:“We feel pretty comfortable with it. There are some things we still aren’t doing well, just like with the previous system, but that’s OK. It takes time and practice. We still aren’t totally used to it. Personally I’m pretty happy, because up front we have more space and we can link up better with the midfield players, and receive more passes”.
I think it's just more likely that Mascherano will play emergency CB, Biscuits, Xavi, Fibreglass and Iniesta will share the midfield spots. 50 games in the season by 3 spots = 150. Spread that between the 4 of them and it's 37.5 starts each on average. Take into account injuries and add substitute appearances and there is more than enough game time for everyone.It means either 1. playing Busquets as a regular 'centre back', despite him repeatedly stepping back into his normal position when playing there with Alves as a wingback or 2. with Alves at centre back, but Busquets frequently dropping back and allowing him to become a wing back. They've tried both recently. They'll still have the overlapping from Alves either way.
Messi talking about it as a previous system and something they need to get used to suggests it's going to be used pretty often. Pressing isn't determined by formations, I don't see why they can't still play a high pressing game...
Fair enough, as someone said recently, as soon as someone works out the tactical approach to beating Barca, you'll see other teams taking the same approach to some degree of success. Breaking the formula if you like, similarly to what happened around 2004 when a lot of the lower teams started adopting 4-5-1 "anti football" that pissed Wenger off and saw his invincibles hit a rocky road. Perhaps Pep is protecting himself against this and working hard on something new so they can adjust accordingly once teams start to get the measure of them.Why do you think they've been playing 343 - recently against what will be one of their hardest games in La Liga, at the Mestalla - despite Iniesta not even being there? I'm not saying they couldn't fit them all in with their 433, they could, it just seems like they might be trying something else instead.
He's better than any of your midfielders.Why would we ever want to do that?
Saw the white text. but still, carrick, good as he is, isnt as good as busquets. that guy is quality.We've got Carrick!
Should I add 'drool' or 'Houllier' here?
Yes. It could be a possibility but that'd mean playing with 3 at the back which i hasnt worked too well for them till now. they were ridiculously exposed at the mestalla and it was just poor finishing which saved their asses. the game should have been over in the first half.Looks like 343's a real possibility to fit all four in.
Yes. the difference in culture is far too big. if he ever moved to a club like ours, it'l change naturally. the culture here doesnt really encourage it.Yes. Even our worst offenders have gradually lessened it a great deal because we discourage such behavior while the Spanish clubs don't. Personally I can't stand Busquets. I think he's one of the worst cheats in the game but I reckon he wouldn't have been had he been at United.
the injuries had a lot to do with it. the only way they could play all of them would be if as you said, busquets played as a virtual CB dropping in midfield when they have the ball. it can be done but it'l make the transition from defense to attack even tougher. their high pressing will aid them here but its still tough to implement specially in the big games.Why do you think they've been playing 343 - recently against what will be one of their hardest games in La Liga, at the Mestalla - despite Iniesta not even being there? I'm not saying they couldn't fit them all in with their 433, they could, it just seems like they might be trying something else instead.
So?This guy is a cnut!!!!!!!!!!!!
Feel free to laugh guilt free nowBusquets - Barca are saying it's not serious and that he could still play on Wednesday against Valencia
The funny thing is that a few of them are exactly the same...I did laugh at how even his own players were ignoring him and walking past knowing exactly what he is like.
Well if you've seen Eduardo's top-level career ended and Ramsey's leg snapped through, I think you probably fear the worst.Fabregras is such a fecking fairy looking as though his leg was amputated...get a grip you soft twat!
