Re: Marcelo: I consider myself the best full-back in the world

by Valkyrja Tue Mar 24, 2015 4:08 am

Fantastic once again against Barca.

He's been incredibly consistent this season, one of our best 3 players.

by Guest Tue Mar 31, 2015 11:37 am

Best in the world. No question IMO.

The way he attacks is second only to Van Aanholt, and he defends much better than him so its all there.

by Lord Awesome Tue Mar 31, 2015 8:37 pm

Not even in the same breath as Zanetti. Still Coentrao >>>

by EarlyPrototype Sat Oct 17, 2015 2:36 pm

Do people realise how important this guy is in getting us forward?
Best in the world? probably.

by breva Sat Oct 17, 2015 7:42 pm

Maicon at Inter was better than both Alves and Marcelo. Not anymore, mind you. But Cafu' was better than all three.

by Doc Sat Oct 17, 2015 7:47 pm

Considering we live in the now, I would like to think when discussing top full backs now, Marcelo should and would be part of this discussion.

by FennecFox7 Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:17 pm

Marcelo can be horrendus in defense.. and not with his 1v1 abilities.. he just doesn't know where to position himself sometimes and we do get exposed on that left side. still a great player though

by Freeza Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:27 pm

His problem is suffering with Ronaldo. Everyone would look awful with Ronaldo while they have the offense responsibilities of Marcelo. He is alright to good in defense and the best on offense.

by izzy Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:31 pm

Freeza wrote:His problem is suffering with Ronaldo. Everyone would look awful with Ronaldo while they have the offense responsibilities of Marcelo. He is alright to good in defense and the best on offense.

That's a cop out if I've ever heard one. Laughing

The dude used to get absolutely shredded AND he was ALWAYS targeted as the weak link in a defense that had Ramos in there, because they know he can't defend for shit.

by Hapless_Hans Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:34 pm

Marcelo is a wonderful, wonderful fullback, but everytime people make claims about him being the best I'm reminded of him more or less single-handedly being responsible for the most shameful WC game in history.

He's got a lot of atoning to do IMO.

by VivaStPauli Sun Oct 18, 2015 2:52 am

Great winger, meh fullback, imho.

by Valkyrja Sun Oct 18, 2015 3:24 am

Hapless_Hans wrote:Marcelo is a wonderful, wonderful fullback, but everytime people make claims about him being the best I'm reminded of him more or less single-handedly being responsible for the most shameful WC game in history.

He's got a lot of atoning to do IMO.

They were all bad.

He is the best side-back in the game right now, hands down

by shadexticos Sun Oct 18, 2015 3:55 am

Freeza wrote:His problem is suffering with Ronaldo. Everyone would look awful with Ronaldo while they have the offense responsibilities of Marcelo. He is alright to good in defense and the best on offense.

Actually, that argument of Ronaldo being his problem is not valid this season because ronaldo plays as a top striker now. His support is meant to come from the LM/LCM/LW.

Only Mourinho managed to get a balanced Marcelo - he was a rock at the back then but now, he is just marcelo - absolutely mesmerizing in attack, average/below average in defense.
For now, his defensive errors are not costing us, but again he has an habit of getting serious against more difficult opponents though.
lets watch him against PSG

by RealGunner Sun Oct 18, 2015 5:16 am

Carlo improved him a lot. Even defensively. He is still average at defending, but he doesn't get found out as much as before.

Definitely a top 10 LB

by Kaladin Sun Oct 18, 2015 5:29 am

Definitely top 10 today, though i can't see anyone dethrone Abate at #1 atm

by VivaStPauli Sun Oct 18, 2015 8:51 am

TBH despite him playing badly in the WC match, I thought he showed great character, kept trying to at least do something. Failed horribly, but there's no coming back from an asswhoopin' like that.

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Sun Oct 18, 2015 8:55 am

Top 10 LB isn't exactly praise tbf, both fullback positions are full of shite. Even top 5 wouldn't exactly be glowing praise of someone tbh.

by sportsczy Sun Oct 18, 2015 10:03 am

Top 10? You must be joking and i'm a Marcelo critic. He's top 3 easily.

by LeVersacci Sun Oct 18, 2015 10:21 am

Would love to hear those other 9 LB's Laughing

by halamadrid2 Sun Oct 18, 2015 11:01 am

1) Abate
2) Siquira
3) Azpi
4) Alba
5) Benat
6) Maxwell
7) Gaya
8 ) Luis
9 ) Messi
10) Marcelo

Happy?

Honestly. Defensively he is still the same. Offensively he is immaculate. Depends on how you use him. Brazil dont use him right. He would create so much for them if he had someone to cover for him

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Sun Oct 18, 2015 11:05 am

Messi

by RealGunner Sun Oct 18, 2015 11:07 am

halamadrid2 wrote:1) Abate
2) Siquira
3) Azpi
4) Alba
5) Benat
6) Maxwell
7) Gaya
8 ) Luis
9 ) Messi
10) Marcelo

Happy?

Honestly. Defensively he is still the same. Offensively he is immaculate. Depends on how you use him. Brazil dont use him right. He would create so much for them if he had someone to cover for him

Monreal is better than 80% of those players

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Sun Oct 18, 2015 11:09 am

Obvious as *bleep* that Hala only watches La Liga Laughing

by Lucifer Sun Oct 18, 2015 11:33 am

VivaStPauli wrote:TBH despite him playing badly in the WC match, I thought he showed great character, kept trying to at least do something. Failed horribly, but there's no coming back from an asswhoopin' like that.

agree totally. Would pass as winger in many teams. As a LB though still not on level of alaba imo

by halamadrid2 Sun Oct 18, 2015 11:52 am

I thought havng Siquira in there was a clue that it was a bs list.

by Myesyats Sun Oct 18, 2015 11:53 am

halamadrid2 wrote:I thought havng Siquira in there was a clue that it was a bs list.

And not having Sergi Roberto as well hmm

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