(04-01-2011, 11:26 PM)WCmilan Wrote: wouldnt it be smarter to buy lucas marcelinho instead of ganso im pretty sure he'll come alot cheaper and we could possibly make a move for neymar.. i know we dont need neymar, but the talent of this marcelinho guy and ganso and neymar is undoubted and im sure theyll be huge and very very smart investements we'll have the 3 best players in the world in 4-5 years imo. investments like this are needed. eventually if we do the same as we did with kaka with marcelinho neymar and ganso and pato (imagining we have all 4 which will not happen) if they reach their full potential they can be sold in the 60mln region like kaka was. 240mln euros could have us set for rebuilding our team 3-4 times if we make smart investments we wont have to worry about a 30-40mln budget every summer mercato while barca and real and chelsea and the likes are spending 80+ not to mention the increase in revenue we'll have

(04-04-2011, 11:37 AM)Jim_UK Wrote: Barcelona v Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday so there should be a couple of Brazilian players on show for the Ukrainians.

Abraão, we've already had a chat about Douglas Costa but what about his team-mate Willian, what do you make of him? A few English clubs are being linked with him so it'll be good to see him in action in the Nou Camp.

(04-03-2011, 11:39 PM)nefremo Wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnGWtmuTETk

This is the goal Lucas scored today. Very impressive stuff. Very direct. I've seen him play only twice and I was impressed. Aggressive player. Very very impressive for an 18yr old. And as Brasileiro has said, very different then Ganso. So they can both play together. I know you can't judge a player from 2 games, but you can obviously see the talent and the potential. From here on, it's just a matter of IF he realizes his full potential.

My first choice is still Ganso. As I think he is a rare player. Highly intelligent. A real true number 10. But if we can somehow get our hands on Lucas as well, I wouldn't mind it at all. Of course, I know I am asking for too much. haha

By the way, Brazil will be scary in 2014.

(04-10-2011, 02:45 PM)brasileiro Wrote:

(04-04-2011, 11:37 AM)Jim_UK Wrote: Barcelona v Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday so there should be a couple of Brazilian players on show for the Ukrainians.

Abraão, we've already had a chat about Douglas Costa but what about his team-mate Willian, what do you make of him? A few English clubs are being linked with him so it'll be good to see him in action in the Nou Camp.

Jim,

First time I saw William he was at Brazil´s youths playing in South America under-20 championship. Brazil won the tournament with Pato and Lucas Leiva shinning, but Willian disapointed. After that tournament, he earned a starting place at Corinthians senior team and was performing very well. Moreover, he was the best player on the team. Shame for him to leave early for Shaktar...

Imo Wiliam is underrated. He´s the typical #10 that unfortunly is being placed at the left by Shaktar coach. Douglas Costa is a side player, but Willian perform better as the "1" in the 4-3-1-2(for example). But even playing out of position, from what I read, he became the idol of the Shaktar supporters. Just imagine if the coach put him at the right position...

Thats one thing that bothers me in Mano Menezes and the majority of Europeans coaches. I believe in "think players first, scheme second" and most of these coaches(maybe for ego or lack of plan B) think their schemes are more important than the players strenghts on the squad.

Any more especic question about William? Hope to have helped...

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(04-03-2011, 11:39 PM)nefremo Wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnGWtmuTETk

This is the goal Lucas scored today. Very impressive stuff. Very direct. I've seen him play only twice and I was impressed. Aggressive player. Very very impressive for an 18yr old. And as Brasileiro has said, very different then Ganso. So they can both play together. I know you can't judge a player from 2 games, but you can obviously see the talent and the potential. From here on, it's just a matter of IF he realizes his full potential.

My first choice is still Ganso. As I think he is a rare player. Highly intelligent. A real true number 10. But if we can somehow get our hands on Lucas as well, I wouldn't mind it at all. Of course, I know I am asking for too much. haha

By the way, Brazil will be scary in 2014.

Lucas is amazing and a great kid, too. Very down to earth...

Regarding the bold part, I´m very pleased by the talent pool, but Mano Menezes stubbornness is starting to worry me...