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@Chalfie,

this bit you mean

"Barcelona have certainly become aware of the need for more variety and creativity in attack and Neymar should be capable of fitting into their formation and philosophy. Yet the signing, which feels to some like a matter of presidential prerogative rather than tactical necessity, has provoked significant doubts – not least because Barcelona's priority was a defender.

Others have questioned whether Neymar, who has scored 20 goals in 32 appearance for Brazil, is as good as he appears and if he will adapt sufficiently quickly to the European game.

Then there is the issue of his ability to combine with Messi, around whom Barcelona have built their team. Asked about the signing of the Brazilian, Johan Cruyff, the former Barcelona player and coach, and long a critic of Rosell, said: "Messi and Neymar? Two captains on one boat doesn't work."

No. The reader's comments. I'm basing my opinion on theirs nowadays.

#aheadoftheguardiancurve