Wednesday, March 10, 2010

'Ibra arrival, Barca missteps'


Tall striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic became one coach Pep Guardiola mainstay since trafficked Barcelona earlier this season.

However, the former Italian national team architect Arrigo Sacchi claims, Catalan giants have made a mistake by buying the Swedish bomber. Why?

Ibrahim came to the Camp Nou with a 50 million euro revenue stamp and the Serie A title which topskor achieved with Inter Milan in the 2008/2009 season.

Although not yet able to match the popularity of Lionel Messi in the eyes Barcelonistas, Ibra contribution can not be seen clearly one eye despite 'only' incised 15 goals in 29 matches in all competitions.

Sacchi did not deny if Ibra is a great striker. However, the characters tend to be individualistic Ibra is certainly not going to go smoothly with the Blaugrana playing style.

"Barcelona made the mistake of buying Ibrahimovic. Personally, he's a fantastic player. But, in a team, he's hard to work together. Individualistic style of game," said Sacchi told Onda CERO Catalunya.

However, Sacchi nonetheless heartened enough to recognize the capacity of Ibrahim as a player. "I have told Pep (Guardiola) that he has brought the world's best players because Ibra has everything - perseverance to pursue goals, strengths, and talents," he added.

"Currently, he is still plagued injury. But, 15 days ahead, the conditions could be better. That would be fantastic (for Barca)," close the former architect of Il Diavolo.

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