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Bjerknes

Bjerknes

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vlatko said:
He doesn't lose the ball because he doesn't complicate things, most of the time he will pass to the nearest player. That's why he doesn't lose the ball as much, why he has so many correct passes and when you take in account he does all the set-pieces, why he has so much assists.

Fred, you're in transition ever since Henry left, don't kid yourself. Again, you're compairing Arsenal and Barca.
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Jeez, for such a Modric fan, you're pretty weak when it comes to him.
 
Fred

Fred

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vlatko said:
He doesn't lose the ball because he doesn't complicate things, most of the time he will pass to the nearest player. That's why he doesn't lose the ball as much, why he has so many correct passes and when you take in account he does all the set-pieces, why he has so much assists.

Fred, you're in transition ever since Henry left, don't kid yourself. Again, you're compairing Arsenal and Barca.
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We have been in a transition before Henry left, in fact his last year with us was our worst year to date. Henry leaving had no bearing, he already lost the motivation to play for us. But last season was a season where we competed for the title, in fact we were top of the league till the end of February that is two thirds of the season. I will actually go as far as saying we were a better team than Barca last year.

So Cesc really doesn't have much excuses, even though i love him.
 
Raz

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Playa, give it a rest already, or go to some barca forum.

I dont understand how someone could deny Xavi, he is class and one of the best CM in the world for a couple of years now. And he is the best at what he does, making the rhythm, dictating play, he is just awesome.

No need to compare Iniesta and Xavi since they are different kind of players, both of them are world class, just that I dont think Xavi can go any higher, but for Iniesta sky is the limit.
 
jukazem

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LetsBrushYourTeeth said:
Sorry, Andries. Xavi has made Pirlo look like a joke these past three years, really.
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I don't agree. If you're talking about internationals then it's Luca Toni and the other Italian strikers that made Xavi look better than Pirlo. Xavi had Torres and Villa to latch passes to, that pair could pretty much get on the end of anything. For me, it takes two to complete a pass and Xabi and Xavi plays alongside better players.

Iniesta and Messi are better players than Xavi. If Xavi was the better player he would have much more attention from Essien and co than what Messi did. Messi is the best of the lot at Barca when it come to ball control, scoring and vision.
 
Raz

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mk_khan said:
Iniesta and Messi are better players than Xavi. If Xavi was the better player he would have much more attention from Essien and co than what Messi did. Messi is the best of the lot at Barca when it come to ball control, scoring and vision.
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Didnt Anderson tired to man mark Xavi? Of course he didnt succed, but didnt he tried?
 
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