They turfed out Ronaldinho and Deco because they didn't want him influencing Messi and the other young starlets. Messi has too much influence at the club (Cant drop his over the hill friends Suarez and co.) and doesn't matter how good you are that can never be a good thing. Not quite the same thing as Liverpool had problems related to owners, chief executive at the time and the club just being miles behind its competitors in every aspect of a football club. However both Carra and Gerrard also had too much influence at the club aswell and it was detrimental in its own way. Sometimes you just need a complete clearout like Guardiola done and start from scratch with young and hungry new stars.
Loan Coutinho and he bangs in two against them. You couldn't make this **** up.
It's also because there is no coach who has the management behind them. With the change in elections, that might actually happen. If they do get in either of Xavi or Pochettino, you have to imagine that'll be the first thing they'll ask for - complete backing to reshape the squad.
As long as bartemou (sp) and co are still around nothing will change hence why Messi will most likely walk next year. I said it elsewhere Poch needs a strong Dof and structure to curb his excellent ability in buying dross players on a consistent basis. Xavi from what ive heard during his time in the middle east is egotistical and unproven. Not a good combo.
They've already had meetings with Poch, according to the rumours. So, that'll be interesting to see.
Lol, yeah, the narrative is completely flipped. RM are building a young team who have the potential to go on and become superstars (but are not there yet). And let's be honest, they are still in transition, it will take them also a couple of years.
Similar to Greenwood, but Stevanovic is extremely 2 footed, he's quick and pretty good dribbler. If he can get rid of our "dis gonna be easy" mentality that rules over the Balkans, he'll be really good.
Because at Madrid you have ruling directors who do not want to spend season or two developing those young players, they want to win it all and now. Its really hard for coaches because if they give youth the chance and they do not perform, they could be fired at any moment. Its a really toxic environment and Zidane's reputation can allow him maybe a bit more freedom than the rest of the coaches, but still not enough to overpower those who think Real is godsend and should win it all every season.
Yeah remember that.
Ive watched a lot of there highlights the last few days. There not really a pressing team and when they do it’s sporadic and not together either. They really rely on building through Benega and not fast either. And there main threat in attack is Ocampos. There no where near the team that embarrassed us twice a few seasons back. And they leave massive gaps at the back. There still a good side mind. But if AWB can do a job on Ocampos and Matic can get around Benega. As long as Pogba and Bruno have a good game our front 3 will rip them a new one if they leave those gaping holes at the back. Not saying it’s gonna be easy but we really should be beating them if we play well.