Fernando Llorente - ST - Athletic Bilbao (32 Viewers)

[Klovn]

Problems with the coach and the contract situation.

 

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[Suns]

Problems with the coach and the contract situation.

Yeah I knew that, but I thought they would have kept him outside of the squad. Instead they're still having him on the bench and using him sometimes. If you're trying to make a point you might as well go all the way?

 

[Klovn]

I think Bielsa wants him to be on the bench and use him as a sub.

 

[Carlos Primera]

He won't be going anywhere in January.

He could be very well stay put, but we'll see in February. Even with the 40 million euros Athletic gained from the Javi sale, 7 million euros for Llorente is still 7 million times better than nothing. Given the current financial climate in Spain, that sort of money is'nt something to balk at.

 

[Vinny Del Pogba]

I bet we would go up a little from seven if we absolutely have too....

 

[YasoR17]

Welcome to Juventus.

 

[Klovn]

He could be very well stay put, but we'll see in February. Even with the 40 million euros Athletic gained from the Javi sale, 7 million euros for Llorente is still 7 million times better than nothing.

They would rather have a great sub for a year, than 6-7 mil.

You never gonna know if Aduriz is gonna be injured. Toquero isn't really the best sub.

Given the current financial climate in Spain, that sort of money is'nt something to balk at.

Athletic is one of the most healthy club in Spain. If not the most. They doesn't own anything to anyone.

 

[Jasi]

Why aren't they using him? Why bench?

Aduriz is much better

 

[Klovn]

Aduriz is on form right now, yes. But Llorente on form is better.

 

[Jasi]

No. Llorente in shape scored much less last season compared to Aduriz

http://www.marca.com/2012/12/27/futbol/equipos/athletic/1356597969.html

 

[Nzoric]

Aduriz much better . He might fit better into the retarded tactics of Bielsa, but he's nowhere near as good as Llorente.

 

[Klovn]

I know, but Llorente is better in the build up play.

 

[Jasi]

Aduriz much better . He might fit better into the retarded tactics of Bielsa, but he's nowhere near as good as Llorente.

He is scoring more than Llorente scored in his best season. And this season Athletic is half the team it was last season. That's what I call be better

 

[Mark]

How many goals does this Aduriz have?

 

[Vinny Del Pogba]

How many goals does this Aduriz have?

This says 14 all comps.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/player/_/id/24285/aritz-aduriz?cc=5901

 

[Mark]

and that's his best season so far.

Llorente scored 30 last season.

I must be missing some stats here.

 

[Klovn]

Aduriz has 11 goals in 19 app.

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and that's his best season so far.

Llorente scored 30 a couple of seasons ago.

I must be missing some stats here.

Llorente scored 29 goals in 53 app last season.

 

[Mark]

Aduriz has 11 goals in 19 app.

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Llorente scored 29 goals in 53 app last season.

the link posted before says 30 but is that less than that Aduriz fella?

 

[Klovn]

Mine stats on Aduriz were wrong. It is 14 goals and 24 app.

Both players stats are taken from the offcial site.

 

[Carlos Primera]

They would rather have a great sub for a year, than 6-7 mil.

You never gonna know if Aduriz is gonna be injured. Toquero isn't really the best sub.

Fair enough. With their very specific criteria for players, finding a replacement for a Llorente, especially with the dwindling number of basque players, will be difficult. I suppose it will come down to balancing the importance of their sporting needs versus their finances.

Are'nt they sitting mid table in La liga? Their could be a real chance that they miss out on the European spots for next season, sans a loss of revenue.

Athletic is one of the most healthy club in Spain. If not the most. They doesn't own anything to anyone.

Thats still hard cash they're turning down. Financially, they might be a in a position that allows them to do that, but at the end of the day they still make a loss.