Carnivore Chris

On 27/08/2023 at 17:52, Danny said:

Don’t think his issue is impact on the game at this age, more just motivation. He could go till hes 40 if he wanted

I was thinking playing for Miami could prolong his international career since he's playing with less pressure now.

3 hours ago, Happy Blue said:

Nunes goes on strike  that's not the way to go about things, big red flag for me

Nunes is facing disciplinary action after failing to attend training at Compton Park and informing the club of his wish to join the Premier League champions.

City had a £47million bid for Nunes rejected last week but while reports have claimed a second, improved bid had been lodged, sources close to Wolves insist they are yet to receive one.

Wolves have no desire to sell Nunes unless City match their valuation, reported to be around £60m.

@El Profesor actually mentioned the other day how some Brazilian players can go on strike to force a move ironically

Big win without Pedri, Araújo and Balde against a tough Villarreal who attacked well and made for a great game.

Ferrán looks a different player so far this season when coming off the bench. A solid pre season as well.

Yamal or de Jong man of the match.

Solid game from Gavi.

Lewandowski with a needed goal.

On 13/08/2023 at 10:10, Carnivore Chris said:

 

Every season recently, a new young player from La Masia/Barça B has broke into the first team:

2019-20: Ansu Fati

2020-21: Ronald Araújo 

2021-22: Gavi

2022-23: Alejandro Balde

 

2023-24: Lamine Yamal

Very impressive so far, both in pre season and so far in LaLiga. But let's not add too much pressure too soon or burn the kid out.

Yamal is way too good for 16.

26 minutes ago, Carnivore Chris said:

 

This is more like it @Stan

This isn't more like it. 2-2, can't say that Villarreal haven't been the better team though.

Gavi to make it 1-0 after a lovely ball in from Yamal, who at 16, already looks to have won himself a spot in the team.

Just as I write that and it's 0-2, great team team goal, de Jong to finish it off.

This is more like it @Stan

20 minutes ago, DeadLinesman said:

Would help if the defenders put in a challenge and weren’t walking around tbf.

It's like playing Fifa on amateur mode. 

Messi and Busquets could have still played for a top European team for a year or 2.

On 29/06/2023 at 15:54, Stan said:

Barca 2013 era getting the band back together  

Martino, Messi, Busquets, Alba...

They are sure making their mark too.

Showing @Coma and @Eco what soccer is!

Perú @nudge

On 12/08/2023 at 23:32, Redcanuck said:

Can't say I know anything about this guy, coming from the French league, is he any good.  Stats aren't that great.

Alot of top players come from the French league and go on to leagues like the Prem and LaLiga. I don't see the issue.

Doku is a talented young player and a dangerous dribbler. His stats could be better but then he'd be playing with better players and under a better manager at City. Interesting signing in my opinion.

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Ferrán to make it 2-0. It's been a very difficult game but the substitutions have made an impact. 

Yes, about time. Pedri.

Gundogan with a lovely weighted pass something that has been lacking.

7 minutes ago, Stan said:

And Lewandowski now gets pulled down by the arm at a free-kick. Ref not interested.

That was blatant as fuck that. Even the Argentine commentator has been laughing about it saying it's a blatant pen. What's the point of VAR even existing? 

Other than that though, the attack has been flat. Looks better since Fati came on though.

42 minutes ago, Stan said:

What is it with refs turning a blind eye to off-the-ball challenges on Lewandowski? About 5 last week, and Luis Hernandez just shoulder-barged him off the ball but referees/VAR doesn't care to check it

They only seem to check VAR when it suits them in LaLiga it seems and even when they do check it, they seem to see things that nobody else do, like Gavi's "handball" last week 

Yamal getting a start. These players get younger.

Bellingham has scored 3 in 2 so far, occupying the attacking midfield role, behind the striker. He's going to be a problem for Barcelona's title chances this season that lad, it has to be said.

3 minutes ago, Tommy said:

Hasn't regained her form after an ACL injury that sidelined her for 9 months. 

Yeah, I just noticed that now. Shame really. She is genuine class and players like her are the ones that are taking the women's game to the next level. 

In fact, just looked it up now and it looks like she's been struggling with injuries for a while.

Pen saved. Game on!

35 minutes ago, Danny said:

It’s like the 08-12 mens team, you don’t need to create an identity when you can just transplant one in. So hard to undo

6 Barcelona players in the starting 11 and the current Ballon d'or winner, Alexia Putellas, is on the bench.

Honestly, I haven't really watched any of this tournament, but why is Putellas even on the bench when she's the current world's best? Struggling to find her best? Carrying injuries?

October: Andalucía(various places, Córdoba, Antequera and the coast)

December: Fuerteventura 

I was going to go to Fuerteventura in Oct(well Sept), but finding anything was tough. I was even looking into Greek Islands.

Fuerteventura in December will work out better though. I'm going to be exploring areas which are like a desert and it'll be cooler around that period, although probably still mid 20s. I can't fucking believe how cheap I've actually picked the holiday up for either. I usually book things separately, but booked that as a package since it'll be easier due to the transfers being included, etc.

@Viva la FCB great to see you making the absolute most of your time. 

On 19/08/2023 at 00:27, Devil-Dick Willie said:

Harry Maguire was actually good before United though.

He's actually one of the most talented players I've seen, and is the one from recent generations who is the closest to Messi in terms of overall ability; passing, vision, dribbling, close control, first touch, wonder goals....But he'll never go down as a great due to injuries and poor career choices. He's wasted his career in many ways and could have been much more. Alot of top Brazilian players are unfortunately like that. 

It's great having the talent, but you need to put the work in as well. You could say Cristiano Ronaldo, for example, isn't as talented as Neymar, but Ronaldo will go down as a much greater player in the history books, as he knows how to mix talent with hard work and dedication and how to take care of himself.

This Barça team is genuinely looking strong going into the near future. There isn't a need to go out splashing cash for fun when you consider the sheer quality of youth players that are coming through and cementing themselves a place in the side.

Every season recently, a new young player from La Masia/Barça B has broke into the first team:

2019-20: Ansu Fati

2020-21: Ronald Araújo 

2021-22: Gavi

2022-23: Alejandro Balde

(obviously Pedri himself, although he isn't from from La Masia nor did he play in the b team first, i.e Araújo)

The only one of them who isn't one of the most important players in the team right now is Fati, although he's a year on from injuries now, his form improved towards the end of the season and he's had a strong pre-season, so let's not lose hope in him yet. The quality is there. 

The 2 youngsters most likely of breaking into the team right now are Fermin López(20) and Lamine Yamal(16), especially the latter, who has fantastic potential for 16. He even made his debut in LaLiga at 15 last season against Betis, becoming the youngest player to debut for the club. Let's see how he pans out, although it's important not to rush him since he's only 16.