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La Liga/Spanish football 17/18

Discussion in 'World Football' started by Callum McGregor, Jun 29, 2017.

Discuss La Liga/Spanish football 17/18 in the World Football area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Clint Eastwood The Good Bad and Ugly of TC

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    I'm sure they'll be fine, of course they had to massively overpay but at the end of the day they've got their man while Liverpool lose one of their top creative players.
     
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  2. AJ Styles Moussa Dembele's eyes Gold Member

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    Agree with the comments though Barca's defence needs a lot of work, Coutinho wasn't the priority that was
     
  3. TESLA Gold Member Gold Member

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    Betis the much better side.
     
  4. TESLA Gold Member Gold Member

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    What a match:giggle1:
     
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  5. Mr. Fawlty

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    Seville derby is poppin.
     
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    Thanks, looking forward to seeing Dembele especially if he's two footed, nightmare for defenders.
    I expect Coutinho to bring the explosive nature of Barca, Messi loves to change the pace of the game with quick interplay.
    Not that you needed to know that :giggle1:
    I'd like to see Messi surrounded by players near his wavelength in the last years of his career.
    Gutted I got carried away with top 100 players and didn't even use the correct format and it looks like I've missed one of the games of the season. Like Betis to win

    Wow, what a wonderful goal, that was some pace and finish at this stage of the game.
     
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    Pique, Umtiti, Alba, Semedo, Vermaelen & Digne with Yerry Mina brought in from Palmeiras - I think they are fine there although an upgrade on Digne would be more ideal. Moreover, Umtiti has been a treasure & will become a Barcelona legend

    Next will be finding a DM to back up Busquets, especially with Samper now out with a longterm injury
     
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    Are they still going ahead with trying to sign Arthur?
     
  9. Overkill187 Batshitcrazy

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    I expect Coutinho to fit in very well. Dembele and Coutinho could provide the extra fire power needed for big titles and also gives Barca a little depth as well up front.
     
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    My understanding was that Arthur was to be the Plan B if the Coutinho transfer didn't materialize but this is never easy to identify with this board. They needed a central defender with Mascherano going to China which they did with Yerry Mina and now Coutinho. I think the remainder of the moves ahead of the summer will be moving players (Midfielders) in this window - Arda, et al
     
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    Do we think Coutinho will play in the front 3 or midfield 3? Iniesta not getting any younger.
     
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    I'd definitely agree with Gomez, and maybe Suarez. Rakitic is better but I also agree there's better out there. Looking forward to seeing Coutinho along with Messi, Luis Suarez, and Dembele once he gets up to scratch.

    That Seville derby was quality last night. Glad Betis won but Seville should have had 2 penalties in the last 5 mins!
     
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    :56: Guy is unbelievable
     
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    Great team goal from Barca.
     
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    Another great finish, the first touch assists are incredible
     
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    The first from Messi was a belter, the second from Suarez was even better ffs lol. :notworthy
     
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    It's how Messi always finds the bottom corner even if the ball has to bounce three times, it's hilarious skill.
    Aye and Suarez just bursts the net.

    I've only seen Dembele here and he looks promising but I would say Coutinho would take his place. I think it's the more creative option.
     
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    Sergi Roberto is so underrated.