Barca 3 - Celta Vigo 0

Fußball wrote:So any news about Iniesta? There is no chance to win against Espanyol without him + the way Fabregas is playing right now. Messi suddenly becomes a DM without Iniesta on the pitch, fss.

Iniesta is fine, he trained normally today...

About Cesc, he was playing alongside Song & Roberto, the game was finished... so not fair to blame him for his performance... Not to forget he needs rest, Iniesta Busquets Xavi have been rested and he should next week to be ready for Atletico game...

Expecting this lineup vs Espanyol:


Pinto
Alves Pique Masche Adriano
Xavi Busquets Iniesta
Pedro Messi Neymar

Alexis for Pedro in last 20-30 mins.
Song for Xavi in last 20 mins, if we're winning...
Just not sure about Alba/Adriano, Tata might play Adriano in this game and give some rest for Alba who played last 2 games, to be ready for Atletico game...

None of the remaining 8 Liga games is going to be easy, but definitely this game is one of the 3 most difficult remaining Liga games this season: Espanyol (A), Villarreal (A), Atletico (H).

Barcelona should sign someone like Gundogan, some rumors today that Barcelona medical were in Germany to check on Gundogan's condition...

Gundogan, Benatia with Ter Stegan already signed and Rafinha & Deulofeu back from loan. Problems solved. If Masche leaves we should sign another CB (young one).

@Barcalearning: Barcelona already signed Ter Stegan for 10-12M to replace Valdes next season.

jibers wrote:

The Franchise wrote:It depends. The answer will change depending on if Cesc is in the squad or not. Because it would be a different player depending on if he has to play with Cesc or he doesnt.

Give me your choice to both scenarios.

If we keep Cesc (and sell Song) then we need someone like Keita, who could play holding midfield or move further forward. Player will probably need dynamism, ability to press and a goal threat would be nice. Which is probably why someon like Vidal would be intresting.

If not Vidal, then perhaps Witsel, perhaps Pogba..this is a rare player, the obvious ones cost alot and some of the less obvious ones arent realistic targets for us (for example Rabiot).

If Cesc dissapeared, then that changes things. It opens up the possibilities to players like Gundogen, like Kroos...both of them can only play 1 position but would add some great qualities.

But a midfield of Gundogen and Cesc doesnt sound really good to me, and Kroos and Cesc even worse.

Khaled wrote:Don't know if we can compete for all 3 titles without Valdes!!!

It doesn't really affect the Copa because those were Pinto's games anyways.

But yeah, not particularly looking forward to Pinto vs the likes of Costa, Mandz & Ibra.

More height, better aerial ability, more emphasis on playing it out of the back instead of hoofing. Plus playing to earn himself a possible contract renewal. Never disappointed in Clasicos in the Copa which he played plenty of. What's the issue exactly?

Pinto is a great goalkeeper, he is just retarted with the ball at his feet sometimes; think's he can replicate Messi's dribbling because they are best friends and play panna next to the swimmingpool all day long. Passing back to him is just a bit more dangerous, thats all for me

Thanks Khaled as usual   Holy crap I forgot and so already a GK and a CB in place, thats wonderful  

And about Pinto, like everyone is saying hes good, but just dont feel as confident with him as Valdes, who has been immense this season. 

BarcaLearning wrote:Thanks Khaled as usual   Holy crap I forgot and so already a GK and a CB in place, thats wonderful  

And about Pinto, like everyone is saying hes good, but just dont feel as confident with him as Valdes, who has been immense this season. 

you're welcome...

We only signed Ter Stegan.
I hope we sign Benatia & Gundogan.

Fußball wrote:More height, better aerial ability, more emphasis on playing it out of the back instead of hoofing. Plus playing to earn himself a possible contract renewal. Never disappointed in Clasicos in the Copa which he played plenty of. What's the issue exactly?

Agreed, there's nothing to worry, pinto is as good as Valdes, he's one of the best in the world just as Valdes.

Khaled wrote:

BarcaLearning wrote:Thanks Khaled as usual   Holy crap I forgot and so already a GK and a CB in place, thats wonderful  

And about Pinto, like everyone is saying hes good, but just dont feel as confident with him as Valdes, who has been immense this season. 

you're welcome...

We only signed Ter Stegan.
I hope we sign Benatia & Gundogan.

Fingers crossed, make it happen Barca management, we need them.