boxhead
First Grade
- Messages
- 5,958
I don't disagree that Real Madrid would be the second best side in the world (and would easily dispose of trash like Liverpool and Arsenal FFS) but some of these ratings are just wrong:
Close, but debatable.
Mate he's definitely the best goalkeeper in the world, I'd struggle to find people who would disagree. There are a lot of brilliant goalkeepers but there's no doubt in most people's minds that he is the best in the world.
Absolute rubbish. Very overrated.
Who is better than him? Lahm, Alves, maybe a few others. Doesn't change the fact he is one of the best in the world.
Again, rubbish. Probably one of the most overrated players in the game. Liability in big matches.
Real's winning record with him as opposed to without him speaks volumes about how important he is to the team, he's very good, not reaching the top echelon perhaps but nonetheless he is a very good player.
Hopeless defensively.
I said good, not wonderful/great/excellent. He is very good attacking-wise but yes he has a lot of issues defensively. He's above average however, which I consider to be 'good'.
Just some perspective. I still agree that RM are a very good side and would most likely be the second best in the world, on paper.
It's just my opinion though, I probably over-rate Di Maria a lot in particular.