Tuesday, 28 July 2009

Barcelona : Crazy or Genius?

So, let me get this right. Eto'o plus 43.5 million euros and Hleb on a season long loan for Zlatan Ibrahimovic. keeping in mind he will be out for three weeks with a broken left hand. So, he 'll be back in late August. Its a huge risk for Barcelona for a player that has dazzled against weaker teams but, when it comes to the big stage crumbles and does not look world class. Compared to Eto'o who does the complete opposite. The fee is basically saying Ibrahimovic is as just as good as Cristiano Ronaldo which, I have to disagree with. Some may think so, but in my opinion he is nowhere near. Ibrahimovic scored 29 goals in all competitions last season. 25 in Serie A. Eto'o scored over 30 for Barcelona last season. Eto'o is one year older aswell.

Inter manager, Jose Mourinhio has said that he feels Eto'o is not one euro less then Ibrahimovic. It is obviously good business for Inter. And with over 40 million euros to spend. They can buy another one or two world class players to strengthen their team and make them hunt for a fourth consecutive Serie A title. Hleb will help Inter aswell. after Quaresma and Mancini failed on the wing where he may not. Plus, it may get his career back on track after, a disappointing season at Barcelona. Inter has been linked with Cassano but, I cannot see them buying him. With Eto'o and Milito up front. They have two strikers which, can score 30 goals each a season. Their team next season should be :

Julio Ceaser
Santon Chivu Lucio Maicon
Motta Cambiasso
Hleb Stankovic
Milito Eto'o

Subs : Zanetti, Muntair, Wuaresma etc

Some may disagree with leaving out Zanetti and Cordoba but, space is limited.

If Ibrahimovic doesn't score at least 20 for Barcelona next season they shall be in trouble. Real Madrid have recruited the likes of Kaka and Ronaldo to the Bernabeu and those players can change games around in a heart beat.


What is your opinion on the deal?



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