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Alberto:
- Barca's refusal to pickup option on him implies that he is no better than their current crop.
- If you were to look at Spain's national squad, almost all of the bigger names have gotten numerous caps in u-21.
- Alberto has only made 1 u-21 appearance so it basically means he is not as good as many other youngsters in the country and is likely to not be an important player for the national team in the future.
- Not saying he is bad or he will not turn out good, just saying the
asking price is a tad too much for an unproven kid who's only real experience is Segunda Division.
- Let's not compare him with Coutinho, Coutinho has played quite a number of first team football in Brazil, Italy and Spain. He is also very highly rated amongst Brazilian youngsters racking up numerous caps and winning an u-17 competition for Brazil in the process.
- Alberto much more unproven than Coutinho.
Mkhitaryan:
- Hope we can conclude the deal soon, this guy looks the real deal.
- I still prefer
Christian Eriksen though, what do you guys think about him?
Downing:
- Was decent for the 2nd half of the season but if he is earning wages as reported in the media we should sell him to shed some wage bill.
- Don't see much playing opportunity for him next season.
Ince:
- Typical overrated/overpriced youngster.
Robinson:
- Glad to have him too but he is just not ready for first team action.
- Would love to see him loaned out to another side in the top flight.
- Let's not forget how defensive mistakes have cost us games last season. It's been 4 seasons since CL football, if we don't get back in soon the financial gap will widen further and further.
agreed on Alberto part...i dont remember him playing UEFA u-21 final v Italy the other day where Alcantara scored a hattrick..he and Alcantara are miles apart in terms of development..and i dare to say that Fabio Borini is a much more developed player than him..but thats doesnt mean he's not a good player..hope we'll give him time to develop coz he is talented..that part nobody cant deny it