AdisaOwala:


That's because he isn't used to such scenarios - hiding behind the skirts of them attackers has always been his forte........the typical quality of a "tag-along" DM (in an attack-minded side) who becomes uber useless when the tables are turned.

If only there were quality defenders on the bench, Busquets shoulda been yanked off and Mascherano pushed to DM - he is better suited for games like that (in the 2nd half)

dmcdad:

Don't have anything against your analysis, because you are right for the most part, but WTH, Suárez is not affected? For the past 5 games Suárez has been far more wasteful than you could ever imagine, coupled with his off-time passes at crucial moments plus losing possession at crucial times in crucial areas.

Neymar is the assist leader in Barça presently, that's something to hold on to. He is top of the assist table in the Champions League with 6 already. And have you noticed how unselfish he is getting to be, choosing to pass the ball to teammates rather than shoot himself?

But then, that doesn't mean he shouldn't improve in all areas. He needs to. But the reality now is that, they are barely getting any support from the midfield and it's telling Messi was practically absent in the second half last night, you know why? Because our midfield became non-existent, which was influenced by two factors; Busi's series of cautions (which made him disappear at a point) and the introduction of Arda Turan (which opened up our midfield). Arda couldn't link up. Heck, I doubt if he even touched the ball.

Honestly, Enrique's subs were off. You don't replace Rakitic with Arda in a match of that magnitude. You would need someone who could match Rak's intensity, more like a like-for-like substitution. Plus, Rafinha has the added advantage of being creative too. But no, Lucho opted for Arda who couldn't even run to save his life.

patrickmuf:
Sergi Roberto isn't quite as good as some of you will have us believe, I saw Kolarov pressing him back, can't really recall anytime Alves was forced on the back foot for 90mins...

patrickmuf:
Sergi Roberto isn't quite as good as some of you will have us believe, I saw Kolarov pressing him back, can't really recall anytime Alves was forced on the back foot for 90mins...

DarkRebel101:


He isn't playing in his natural position.
He is more efficient when he's playing just behind the front three.

I don't know why Enrique prefers playing him in the right-back position.

OBTSubtle:
Nobody said he's as good as Dani.. That's impossible..


He's the best RB option we have..

patrickmuf:
Sergi Roberto isn't quite as good as some of you will have us believe, I saw Kolarov pressing him back, can't really recall anytime Alves was forced on the back foot for 90mins...

stuff46:
Busquest over-rated!!!

All this old f*cking men should just buckle up and get there boots, barca will audition for someone who will take over from busquest.

Zombie's.

patrickmuf:
Of course I know, but there was a time where most of your fellow Barca fans here proclaimed he was the best in his position world over just because the Spanish national team coach called him up ahead of
Carvajal, Bellerin and Juanfran...
He's simply not good enough to be the starting right back for Barca.
Roberto, Mascherano, Busquet and Suarez are playing below their usual standard.

bykebyke:
Interesting how an article from last season is still as relevant this season.

Culled from Twitter.

patrickmuf:
But most folks here claimed he was the best...

OBTSubtle:


Point the person out..


He's the best option we've got at the RB position.. Not the best.. That's not even his natural position..

JIXZ:

my money was on man city.
they outplayed Fifilona

patrickmuf:
Sergi Roberto isn't quite as good as some of you will have us believe, I saw Kolarov pressing him back, can't really recall anytime Alves was forced on the back foot for 90mins...

OBTSubtle:
Nobody said he's as good as Dani.. That's impossible..


He's the best RB option we have..

iPopAlomo:



Cc: bykebyke... so how his this fraud better than Bellerin...?!!!

£120 million up front and you can have him...

OBTSubtle:


Point the person out..


He's the best option we've got at the RB position.. Not the best.. That's not even his natural position..

bykebyke:

5assists last season,5+4...9

Sergi Roberto>Bellerin

Checkmate.

OBTSubtle:


Lol.. Bellerin? Let them both have the same speed.. Come back when you're done Comparing

iPopAlomo:






Too busy to dig further... but that's the person that has been shouting up and down about Roberto besting Bellerin... and he's not even a RB.... this is too funny...

iPopAlomo:



So... Bellerin is only known for speed... he be like say the beating una receive from man shitty still dey affect una logic....

dmcdad... you Barca fans are too spoilt...

say what you want..


Roberto is a brilliant player..

Just like Walcott lost his speed.. Ballerina will lose his, then we'll see what nerve you have to compare both..


Until that day comes, I'll be sipping my alomo beside a big ass nakëd girlfriend..

OBTSubtle:


say what you want..


Roberto is a brilliant player..

Just like Walcott lost his speed.. Ballerina will lose his, then we'll see what nerve you have to compare both..


Until that day comes, I'll be sipping my alomo beside a big ass nakëd girlfriend..

ollah2:
Cules. You guys should just relax. You have all made valid points. I knew barca wouldn't win last night and am good with the loss, it's a lesson. Besides, would you guys wanna see man c trashed again? Putting pressure on Pep's city.

Well I think it was a sold out match. Not taking anything away from City tho but Enrique must have told those guys stuffs at half time and also making wrong subs.

All in all. We are gonna top the group

iPopAlomo:



Cc: bykebyke... so how his this fraud better than Bellerin...?!!!

£120 million up front and you can have him...

iPopAlomo:






Too busy to dig further... but that's the person that has been shouting up and down about Roberto besting Bellerin... and he's not even a RB.... this is too funny...

coded01:
I appreciate all that Busquets have done but even if we no get iniesta or Xavi of this world... Busquets gats show leadership for the midfield...


No midfield... No Barca! Forget MSN! I dey tell una...


Looking at the amount of chances Man City blew... I suspect match fixing on d part of Barca though...

homesteady:
I dunno about you guys, but I think Gomes showed some quality yesterday, and if given more creative responsibility and freedom overtime, he would be very good! The idea of our defenders just acting as passer-by is killing them! They are not allowed to do anything apart from passing to Neymar or Messi as fast as possible!