Maicon is a different type of player than Isla. It's not fair to compare them both
Maicon is a different type of player than Isla. It's not fair to compare them both
It WAS Bes, it's the past. Im not saying that to degrade Maicons contribution for us or his past quality, but to say that Isla is as talented as him, and COULD be our next Maicon. Not WILL, but could. With proper coach/team and little luck. Isla even now is one of the best RB/RWBs in the world, let alone in the future. I know, he is playing RCM now, but i like him much more as RB.
Besnik, let's put it this way. 6-7 years ago, did any Interista though that some random dude called Maicon playing in Monaco would push Javier freaking Zanetti out of the RB spot?
Actually a good point, but as for now and future it's extremely difficult to predict another Maicon. Just like you said, he was the reason why Zanetti was moved out of the RB spot. I don't know but I get a feeling that Maicon is truly difficult to be replaced.
It's pretty sad that he has been an awful disappointment recently though.
Besnik, let's put it this way. 6-7 years ago, did any Interista though that some random dude called Maicon playing in Monaco would push Javier freaking Zanetti out of the RB spot?
Meh, wasn't that impressed with him in today's game.
Meh, wasn't that impressed with him in today's game.
I was impressed personally. I think he was one of Madrid's better performers in the first half. He should have had an assist but Benzema missed an open goal. Also played a nice through ball for Ronaldo and sprayed the ball around well. Comments I've read from Madrid fans agree and say they want him to get more playing time.