If we’re going to castigate players, why not mention Masch giving the ball away against chelsea in the CL, again against arsenal, Xabi’s own goal, yossi giving away free kicks against Everton

etc etc etc

All players make mistakes, and young players make more than experienced pro’s, but again, look at his OPTA stats, and look also at his style of play – keeps it short and simple and keeps the ball moving in order to play the rotation football so beloved of Rafa.

Personally, I am 100% sure that Lucas should stay – if we need to get rid to fund buys, then sell Babel, Dossena and maybe Yossi.

I know the Yossi idea might be contentious, but he had a very poor first half of the season, and is similar to Silva and Levezzi both of whom I’d prefer.

I’m pretty sure a few of the ressies will go as well, but not for much, and we will keep the best of them.

I expect to see them play in at least the Carling Cup next season along with a few other of our reserves.

I also expect Spearing to step up and start getting a few PL starts.

He gives the ball away LESS than Xabi, Masch or Gerrard.

His pass completetion percentage is higher than any of them.

Think before opening your mouth!

The youngest ever south american player of the year, a full brazil international who has all the attributes to be a modern great and he’s 2nd rate?

Let me put it simply for you
1) He’s playing out of position – he was always a box to box player before joining us.
2) He keeps a move flowing, with short simple passes before moving into space to receive and pass again.
3) He’s only 22 and will improve vastly over the next few years.
4) He has better stats than Gerrard, Xabi or Masch for tackling and passing completion last season.
5) Rafa, Gerrard, Xabi, Masch and all the coaching staff rate him very highly and integral to the future being built – what makes you think you know better.

Let’s move on to Aurelio – he’s the best left back at the club, as we saw as soon as he had a good run of games.
He understands the team dynamic, gets forwards and defends well, is a good passer and has game intelligence.

As for the 2 players mentioned in the article, I would much prefer Lavezzi, he’s quick, 2 footed, can dribble, beat players and score – in other words he’s what we expected Babel to be except he can actually kick the ball with his left foot.

Will he come?
Who knows – but one things for sure: If he does then the fans need to get behind him as they should with ALL our players instead of bitching about them in a know nothing way, thinking that playing a computer “management” game makes them an expert.

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Start thinking quality Rafa!.