‘The Warrior Within’ | The Rise of New born-Star | Raul Asencio Thread

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  1. Aensensen

    Aensensen Member+

    Croatia
    Jun 10, 2011
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  2. MiamiNative0722

    MiamiNative0722 Member+

    May 25, 2013
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    Not too surprised to be fair. CB is a pretty strong position for Spain at the moment. Iñigo Martínez, Pau Cubarsi, Pau Torres, Dean Huijsen, Le Normand, Dani Vivian, Laporte, even Mario Gila.

    Not sure Asencio makes top 4 out of this crop
     
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  3. Seoul Villan

    Seoul Villan Member+

    Feb 16, 2011
    watch Hujisen get dropped as well now that he’s with Real Madrid
     
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  4. Aensensen

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    Croatia
    Jun 10, 2011
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    Very good friends of mine (a couple) are both teachers.

    I'm sorry, bro :(
     
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  5. 4x4s

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    Nov 26, 2006
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    I don't mind Asencio not being called up to represent his country to be honest. What he's currently involved with is arguably not quite what Spain as an outfit want to be involved with or be asked questions about.

    If the Hermoso thing tought the entire federation something is that press conferences make for bad court rooms.
     
  6. Nir_O

    Nir_O Member+

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    Mar 16, 2019


    4 Years? This country lost it..
     
  7. saadomar

    saadomar Member+

    Real Madrid
    Mar 21, 2013
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    Low IQ player. Makes Militao look like a genius.
     
  8. benny_madridista

    Real Madrid
    Nov 30, 2020
    I am not willing to throw him under the bus yet, but he still has some things to learn and that's clear.
     
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  9. Seoul Villan

    Seoul Villan Member+

    Feb 16, 2011
    I think Ascensio is suffering with pressure he’s putting on himself.

    He knew last season no matter what he was playing as there were no other CBs to step up.

    Now Husijen is here, Rudiger, Alaba and Militao have returned from injury and it’s now fighting for a spot in the starting lineup.

    He’s young still. Not every young CB is a prodigy. I think having some bench time and working with Xabi will help his growth actually.
     
  10. fierro

    fierro Member+

    Jan 30, 2007
    El Chuco
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    Last season he was given time to acclimate to what the manager and team needed from him.

    Right now there's no grace period. New coach, new tactics and nobody's quite figured out where they should be or what they should be doing yet.

    I feel bad for the guy because it's not the best situation to be in but I'm not confident either of Alaba or Militao will ever recover to 90% of what they were and Raul will get his chances.
     
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  11. arcane

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    Aug 18, 2005
    Philippines
    Looks like Raul is struggling with the new system. Let's see how he adjusts. Better he get these brain farts out if his system now rsther than in the league and UCL.
     
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  12. 4x4s

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    Nov 26, 2006
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    I don't see anything different than last season. Penalty and red card are coincidental, but the habits were all there last season. Overreaching, overcompensating, just a matter of effort being rewarded and praised but technically the guy just showed a lot of spotty defending.
     
  13. benny_madridista

    Real Madrid
    Nov 30, 2020
    In case the club changes their mind we have a more polished and technical version of him over at Lazio. Just saying :D
     
  14. Saeta Rubia

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    May 28, 2010
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    --other--


    It's not been the start to the competition I've been hoping for, but I have no doubts about turning things around. It's time to work even harder to keep growing. Thanks to everyone for your messages. #HalaMadrid



    Fede:

    You've saved us so many times, and I know you'll continue to do so. Let's go
     
  15. .halamadrid2.

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    Nov 5, 2010
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    Fede is an excellent captain
     
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  16. 4x4s

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    Nov 26, 2006
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    Two pre season games are not a cause for public statements man. What's wrong with everybody.
     
  17. AppleBob86

    AppleBob86 Member+

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    Jan 11, 2018
    Not really pre-season games, this CWC came around just as quick as the season finished, with players getting little to no rest (due to NT games also) - I believe Asensio is coming off mental fatigue and it happens.
     
  18. 4x4s

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    Nov 26, 2006
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    It's a mickey mouse ticky tacky whoopsie daisy tournament.

    The club that holds the true championship belt in terms of the sport at club level should not feel like this TikTok generation summer camp is worth this much "accountability".

    Two games, two blunders is of course bad but I'm not even that big of a fan of the player and I know it's coincidental AF.
     
  19. AppleBob86

    AppleBob86 Member+

    Real Madrid
    Jan 11, 2018
    I haven't invested that much time in the tournament myself, except for games that intrigue me and the bigger matches against two well-known, very good teams.

    However, at the same time, the club(s) and players seem to be going in hard on this and there have been some very good, competitive matches that we wouldn't normally see in CL for example. (South America vs European sides / J League)

    Asensio seems pretty angry with himself and at least that is good to see.
     
  20. 4x4s

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    Nov 26, 2006
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    I think it's healthier to accept that mistakes will happen than to stew over it days later still. We'll see. I find it odd.
     
  21. fierro

    fierro Member+

    Jan 30, 2007
    El Chuco
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    Real Madrid
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    United States



    Bruh. THIS is the WORLD CUP of club football competition. It's literally THE biggest THING in club football and the dream of every child around the world.

    You need to stop watching those grainy black and white videos from the 50's and get with the times, Real Madrid and it's 15 European Cups is irrelevant in this day and age.

    A "serious" club doesn't have a manager who talks about his team needs to "suffer" or about players having the "soul" of a midfielder. Proper managers use algorithms, AI, heatmaps, X's and O's, etc.
     

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