Wednesday, June 14, 2017

TEAM OF THEY YEAR 2016/17 MIDFIELDERS

CDM-N’Golo Kante_____The man who never stops running has been a revelation this season, one of the key factors in guiding Chelsea to the title.  The French engine was unstoppable, latching on to so many passes with tons of interceptions, and his unbelievable stamina was vital to Chelsea. He also won quite a lot of awards, including the PFA player of the year. His work rate, stamina, agility and awareness is out of this world, the little Frenchman cannot be bettered by anyone else.

CM-Luka Modric____Luka Modric this season was an absolute magician in Real’s midfield, partnering up with Toni Kroos to form a partnership that was unstoppable. His ability to glide past players, unlock the defense with killer passes and was a maestro all along. His performance in the Champions league final too was outstanding, providing a great assist for Ronaldo to secure the win. Despite his stellar performance, the Croatian did not get a team of the season card in FIFA 17, triggering many comments against EA SPORTS.


CM-Toni Kroos____Toni Kroos, the passing perfectionist was an assist king for Real Madrid, playing most games and striving to four trophies this season. He had a staggering pass completion rate of 93% in the champions league. He also popped up with goals too, in important situations as the two footed German racked up 12 assists in La Liga this season. He was arguably the best midfielder in the world, tracking back and making hard tackles, also creating loads on the offensive side.


Wednesday, January 25, 2017

SERGIO RAMOS!

Sergio Ramos, Real Madrid's glorious captain, and saviour in some games this season has been a vital member of the squad in Los Blancos' 2016/17 season. The centre-back is on a mind-blowing 8 goals this season, with 6 of them coming in the league. Sergio Ramos is also the highest-scoring defender since 2010, with a staggering 26 goals. Not only has he been on fire this season, he has overtaken Neymar AND Bale in number of goals in the league, who are two of the world's best wingers. His heading skills plus his defensive skills make him the ultimate defender. He has been scoring goals, and he turns up in the most important of games.  Perhaps the most famous was his dramatic equaliser in the 90th minute in El Clasico, and also scored another injury time winner against Deportivo to make it 3-2 the next week. He scored a cheeky 'Panenka' penalty against his former club, Sevilla in the Copa Del Rey which was an extremely close game. He also turned up to score two goals against Malaga to get Madrid back to winning ways. He is the second highest-scorer for Real this season behind Cristiano Ronaldo, ahead of the likes of Benzema, Morata, and Bale. Has Sergio Ramos been Real Madrid's most prolific and important player this season?


Wednesday, September 14, 2016

THE MANCHESTER DERBY

The Manchester Derby- The most awaited game this week was the Manchester derby, United vs City. Not only was there a huge rivalry between the clubs, but as well between the mangers. Pep Guardiola faced Jose Mourinho in a battle of tactics, as two of the best mangers in the world, previously rivals managing Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively. The Sky Blues were of to a great start, where De Bruyne managed to sneak in behind the defenders and the Belgian put a composed finish in the back of the net behind De Gea. The Belgian midfielder hit the post, but Kelchi Ihenacho was there to put the rebound in, and Manchester City was in heaven. But Zlatan made it 2-1, and the Red Devils were back in the game. In the second-half, was some amazing end-to-end football, with Zlatan getting in the way of Rashford's strike as the teenager's goal was called offside. Kevin De Bruyn hit the post again, and Man City were looking dangerous. In the end, City claimed a victory. Pep Guardiola completely outplayed Mourinho, as he got his tactics spot-on.  Mourinho just couldn't get it right. For me, Kevin de Bruyne was man of the match, John Stones at the back was good. But in Man U, Pogba was nowhere to be found, Zlatan was unconvincing despite his goal, and Bravo looked atrocious in net, and almost let in two more goals. Raheem sterling was impressive, constantly causing problems for Luke Shaw. Man City are now topping the table, and who knows how many more Man United would have let in if Sergio Aguero was playing. But it was an outstanding game to watch, and Pogba is yet to prove his 100 million euro tag, as he was trash against Man City.

Friday, July 29, 2016

HIGUAIN TO JUVENTUS!!!!

Italy's biggest club, Juventus have just signed Napoli star and top scorer last season, Gonzalo Higuain, for a whopping 75 million£, making him the world's third most expensive player ever, ahead of Ronaldo and Bale. The Argentine arrived in Turin and recieved a rapturous welcome from Juventus fans. However, the Napoli fans were not as happy, ripping his face out on a billboard in front of Napoli's training ground considering him a traitor. The world's most expensive striker has strengthened Juventus' squad even more, as if it wasn't strong enough. This is my look on the new Juventus squad.

                    Dybala                               Higuain

        Sandro          Pogba               Pjanic           Cuadrado
  
                                        Marchisio

                 Chiellini           Bonucci           Barzagli

                                        Buffon


This is how I think the team will look. Up top, you have got two clinical finishers, Dybala and Higuain. Dybala can play on the wing too, as he is quite fast and skillful. For subsitutes you also have Mandzukic. On the wings, you have got the powerhouse Alex Sandro, and another skiller Cuadrado on the right. Even Lichensteiner can do a job on the right. In midfield, it is just unbelievable. Pogba, one of the best midfielders in the world, who got 8 goals and 12 assists in the Serie A. Next to him, we have a player who was involved in even more goals than Pogba, with 10 goals and 12 assists. It's the Bosnian playmaker Pjanic who made his debut against Spurs in the champions cup. Marchisio in the defensive midfield spot, absolutely solid. And the Italian backline is just a rock, with Chiellini, Barzagli, and Bonucci with legend Buffon in goal. So do I think Juventus can be champions of Europe? Yes!