But a few other thoughts popped into my head when I first saw the news. Firstly, how glad must Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas be that he is still based in North London rather than Catalonia? He has struggled with a couple of niggling injuries this season, but if he is fit he is in the Gunners' starting line-up and remains the fulcrum of all of their play. This wouldn't have been the case at Barcelona now would it?
You could argue he is good enough to break into the magical Camp Nou midfield, but he isn't. Even if Barcelona had splashed tens of millions on their prodigal son he still would have been warming the bench. Case in point: Javier Mascherano. The ex-Liverpool defensive midfielder has often been labelled as the best player in the world in his position, he then signed for Barca for £21 million and is very much a squad player. Did he expect that? If he didn't he should have done.
The other thought I had on the shortlist was, where are the Inter Milan stars? Those players who guided their club to an unprecedented treble last season under the stewardship of one Jose Mourinho? I would have liked to have seen a Wesley Sneijder or Diego Milito included on the list.
My vote would go to Andreas Iniesta, a player who has been fantastic for years and has only just started receiving the recognition he deserves. Xavi is also deserving, as is Messi but these two, especially the latter seem an easier, 'softer' choice.
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The Monster Masch is wasted on the bench at Barce
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The best defensive midfielder in the world bar none.
Also, I agree its a crime Sneijder is not on that list.
P.S I know its the very soft midfield of Arsenal in that clip but still.
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Sneijder is a good shout but I would have put forward two of Inter's defenders. Maicon has been amazing and is a machine and Lucio is the best ball playing defender in world football.
ReplyDeleteThe tragic thing is that these players may have been made to look as good as they did due to Mourinho as after Inter have been taken over by Benitez they are now 6th in Serie A
True about Fabregas, he would have been lost in that midfield, much better off where he is. Mascherano doesnt suit the Barca style, will be gone next summer!
ReplyDeleteYeah Fabregas is much better off staying at Arsenal and improving himself as a player and going to Barca when he is 27 and still have 10 good years at the top in Spain.
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