oakiecokie
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Off their wage bill as I bet he was a high earner.
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He wasn't just good this season, he was arguably the best right-back in the world this calendar year. Incredible speed, stamina and overall fitness so lumping him in with other 34 year-olds isn't fair IMO. Agreed about Maffeo, we'd be talking about him as a back-up (along with Fernandinho), not as a regular player
No question about it, he was superb this season. If he can come anywhere close to replicating that next season then this will be one hell of a signing. My worry is that performances can deteriorate quickly with players of this age. How he performed last season may not be indicative of how he will perform this season. And this, in my view, is why we need a very competent alternative. Someone who could play a majority of games, if required. We can't let our season rely on the performances of a 34 year old player.
I'm surprised as i'm sure we would have given them a couple of £m. However, I think the biggest reason is there was a disagreement between the coaches and players at half time in the Champions League final. Alves was one of those who wanted to attack instead of absorbing pressure. Then add to that his wages and maybe they just think it's easier to let him go.Don't understand that, how does that benefit Juventus?
oakiecokie
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Do you seriously believe that will happen ? Of course it wont and Pep and Txiki have everything under control.Too much flapping going on with some people.No question about it, he was superb this season. If he can come anywhere close to replicating that next season then this will be one hell of a signing. My worry is that performances can deteriorate quickly with players of this age. How he performed last season may not be indicative of how he will perform this season. And this, in my view, is why we need a very competent alternative. Someone who could play a majority of games, if required. We can't let our season rely on the performances of a 34 year old player.
Do you seriously believe that will happen ? Of course it wont and Pep and Txiki have everything under control.Too much flapping going on with some people.
I didn't claim to believe that Alves would be our only choice right-back. I merely made the point that we need another competent right-back, so that we're not in a mess if Alves needs to be put out to stud.
oakiecokie
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And I`m saying that will NOT be the case.Stop fucking flapping over something that wont happen.I didn't claim to believe that Alves would be our only choice right-back. I merely made the point that we need another competent right-back, so that we're not in a mess if Alves needs to be put out to stud.
And I`m saying that will NOT be the case.Stop fucking flapping over something that wont happen.
Who's flapping? I'm not sure that you're following the discussion. I never once said that I doubted we'd sign another right-back.
birchwoodgingerste
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Great signing....
oakiecokie
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You are !! Below are your comments :Who's flapping? I'm not sure that you're following the discussion. I never once said that I doubted we'd sign another right-back.
And this, in my view, is why we need a very competent alternative. Someone who could play a majority of games, if required. We can't let our season rely on the performances of a 34 year old player.
Do you seriously believe that Pep and Txiki will let this happen ? Well yes you are inferring this.
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