05-05-2011, 05:52 PM
This Barcelona is the strongest team since the Legendary Milan of the late 80s and early 90s. There have been quality sides between then, namely us in 2003-2005 and Real right before us, but I would say Barça are above that level.
That isn't to say, though, that our 2005 side or anyone today couldn't give them a run for their money. In fact, with the right summer investments I think we could play on level terms with them.
Barça upfront are a scary, but I wouldn't say they are as godlike at the back (still one of the best ones around). So what we need are some creative and dynamic players in the midfield to help us take advantage of them on the counter with our direct play, while a solid LB would help us greatly in stopping them offensively. We would still play defensively, as there is no way we can keep possession like them. So I think they can be beaten by us next year, so long as we get the right reinforcements. The CL title should therefore be a somewhat realistic dream.
That isn't to say, though, that our 2005 side or anyone today couldn't give them a run for their money. In fact, with the right summer investments I think we could play on level terms with them.
Barça upfront are a scary, but I wouldn't say they are as godlike at the back (still one of the best ones around). So what we need are some creative and dynamic players in the midfield to help us take advantage of them on the counter with our direct play, while a solid LB would help us greatly in stopping them offensively. We would still play defensively, as there is no way we can keep possession like them. So I think they can be beaten by us next year, so long as we get the right reinforcements. The CL title should therefore be a somewhat realistic dream.
