I also wonder if we put i na like a 10 or 15 million euro bid for Helb could we get him? He may not be Ribery but he would defn be alot cheaper and would solve our Nedved dilema. Helb is great and beating him man and would make our offense alot more dynamic. I read that Fred thought he was a risk but I think he is proven and simply can't get into the Barca team because Messi and Henry are there... He would get into our starting 11 and would play himself into form. He would also be a huge improvement over current day Nedved.
Hleb is quality, there is no doubting that. He has the talent to be a good enough replacement for Nedved and he would if in form add that creative spark. Add to that he's a hard worker that is always willing to track back. Thats not why i'm saying he's a risk. I'm saying he's a risk because of his inconsistency. The only season where he was consistent for us was last season. The two years before that, he'd have 4 great games followed by 3 poor ones, 2 good months followed by a poor 1 and a half month. He was frustrating because his talent was there for all to see, and he could have been better for us.
Don't know about now at Barca, but you can ask Fred about Hleb's 'shoot-o-phobia'
True that, he wouldn't shoot if the goal was empty.
@calciojuve-i am in agreement that Hleb would be a very clever signing for us, he has tremendous vision and could certainly give us that creative spark we are missing. the only problem i see is where to play him.i don't really see him as a nedved replacement as i don't think he has the discipline to stay out wide
but a cheeky bid to Barca for a fringe player could be a clever idea,he will be wanting playing time and if we can gte him to perform more consistently he could be a wonderful acquisition
Exactly
Quality defender. Injuries have hampered his career, but if he can stay clear of injuries he would develop into a fine centerback.