Sergino Dest: Filling the void in our right-back position
This position has been a struggle for Barca for a couple of years and it’s easy to see why. Dani Alves was an undisputed starter and revolutionized this position and for future generations to come. As Cules we expect nothing but the best and that’s not our fault. We have seen some of the best players in the history of the game dawn the Blaugrana Jersey in multiple positions and when those players leave or retire we only can remember what they did and how they did it. And being an elite club we know we should have the best and sooner or later we’ll have them so let’s be patient and see who the options are.
With all due respect to Sergi Roberto, he has done as good as anyone can do that has been on the first team and in my opinion done better than most other players would do if there were to be converted to a position they have not played in their whole professional career. So who should this position be opened for well as of now only the young American Dest is rumored or even some reports say should be finalized this week, and with Emerson, for the time is not on the radar, we should expect Dest to be a Barca player or maybe someone else.
Sergino Dest is an energetic attacking fullback who loves pushing forward, taking on players, and adding numbers upfront. His attacking contribution is definitely something he adds more of than Semedo did but his defensive qualities are not as good as Semedo’s either. Roberto on the other hand pushes forward more but not as much as Dest seems to do and his defense is good but not great. Both Dest and Roberto can improve on this part of their game and with Dest’s high possibility of coming to Barca this will add a much-needed competition and depth for this position. On the plus side, he is also capable of playing on the left too which can give alba the much-needed rest when needed or if Firpo is injured, suspended, or vise versa.
Now is Dest world-class... Of course, not and is he the dream player everyone wants or even Emerson, no but he has potential and we should definitely have open arms for him when/if he arrives. Being a La Masia graduate Sergi should help him adapt and show him what is expected and with Koeman being a defender we should expect him to also show the possibly new signing what he has in plan for him.
Being an Ajax player will definitely have its advantages for the American but we must also expect mistakes and must not criticize him for that. Now by no means, we shouldn’t expect Dest to become an undisputed starter and reach Dani Alves instantly and we've seen some players take a little bit longer to adapt than others. As a defender, you will make a mistake that leads to a goal or even your own goal sometime in your career and that is when our fans must show the utmost respect and confidence in him and make sure we still support him regardless. Let the coaches do their thing and we fans do ours.
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Last time I read an article about him, he was at the aripot waiting for his flight to Barcelona. It's been almost 2days and no one knows where he landed. Or its one of those things as usual!
E go take am 14 working days to get to Barcelona, so wait till October 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Eddy Mauris, I'm pretty tired
The money dey received from semado sales, we don’t know where they put it again, after all they have reduce salaries wages by letting some big name leaves. I don’t understand why it’s being to hard to buy player that is not even cost enough like what Dey have been purchasing before
Just like Emiliano Sala, his flight has disappeared.
i would have preferred emerson but obviously that's not going to happen this season. cant wait until they both fight for the RB spot next season! for me emerson is more complete but i will welcome anyone joining the family and hope for the best of the club!🔵🔴
Yes I agree Emerson would have been my first choice. Kinda of the same stats as semedo but stronger I think and in less seasons. Plus la liga experience is a plus too. Dest I think might be more for the future since he can grow
Please which of the Emerson are we talking about here
the emerson that is a barca player in 2021 and that is player for real betis at the moment. the one that plays RB position, Brazilian and is 21 yrs old
I watched his last match and noticed he’s not as good as they rate him
amd you base that on one game sir?
Wel.... you might be right and he needs to prove me wrong.
don't you think its unfair to base that on that one game and not on the whole last season where he was one of betis' best players? or the first game of this season where he was man of the match? maybe check his stats last season, he was the best rb in the league after carvajal?
Wel....I guess I watched less of his matches and I need to see more
if we are to sign this kind of right back we will need a very strong center back that has pace to cover up for him.. 👌 ♥