Caballero - 11k - A decent keeper who makes excellent stops from close range and good leaping dives from long shots, his kicking is decent enough too and his throwing hasn't caused me many issues. He can palm the ball straight to the opposition or close to him and does lack the speed to pick the ball back up but he seems to leap to his destination which can cover his errors. He isn't the greatest but so far I am happy with his performances because I didn't expect a lot and I now have him in two sides. A worthwhile Chemistry player and actually will keep you in games. (8.5/10)
Geromel - 12k - Geromel is unusual, sometimes he incredible and at times he forgets he is playing football. I guess that's his 'Concentration - Low' trait. Even when you select him he can miss headers and be slow to react but when he is ready he is quick enough to deal with most, very strong, makes excellent tackles and feels like a 80 defender. Good passer too. I can't really complain about him in any way, his automatic tackles are great and it's only the concentration that lets him down. (8/10)
Adriano - 19k -Adriano is very good but mostly because he has the pace to get back and support. His tackling is decent, heading okay and passing strong; he isn't spectacular but he does a fine enough job as a full back and also gives Geromel good chemistry. He does get forward and his crossing is good enough to be relied upon, with his footwork you'll find it a temptation too. (8/10)
Varane - 9.4k - Tentatively I decided to keep the player I got for a bargain and actually he is quite decent. He isn't the slowest and is one of the strongest in the tackle, when in auto mode he regularly knocks over attackers and comes away with the ball; he is a decent passer and has a good header but you do need to have pacey cover which is why I use him on the left with Monreal. There's not much to complain about and you'll be happy with the defending, his pace will leave you open but make sure you either drag him/full back back or keep your finger on the 'keeper' button. (8/10)
Monreal - 11k - This is going to be my shortest review - He is excellent; quick, good feet, good tackler, average in the air, brilliant work rates, good cross and very quick. I have both his NIF's (non in-forms) and both his IF's (in-forms). I really need a third IF. If you don't have him then buy him asap as he is the best natural left back in the game. (10/10)
Prieto - 9.7k - His pace really lets him down and don't bother chasing anyone, he'll barely stay on the screen. Very good short passer but longer ones feel average, his turn is incredibly slow, like a boat, and unless he is passing the ball away he can be a hindrance to my team. Has no desire to defend but is strong winning the ball...he just can't get to it afterwards. I've tried shooting but it's not been brilliant for me. (6/10)
Verdu - 10k - Good touch, good pass, decent shot, just about enough pace to get away from a defender....not two. He is well positioned for me, gets forward and back, passes well and finds his man with ease. All in all I have no issues with Verdu and he doesn't really let me down despite my desire to play quick passing football. Don't shoot with his left...it's awful unless you're passing. (8/10)
Castro - 10k - He is decent but not incredible; he puts in good crosses, has a rasping shot and passes well enough but I find he tucks himself in very tight and isn't available wide too often, obviously the formation dictates some of this. In my team he is very good but perhaps that's because my team is rubbish. He isn't strong though so expect to lose physical battles. Without him though my team would have less options in attack. (8/10)
Simao - 12k - Simao is Negredo and Negredo is Simao. So far 6 games, 5 headed goals. I just can't understand it. I'm finding him difficult to use, he doesn't feel that quick, he doesn't feel blow you away with his skills (though he does has an excellent turn and I'm not skiller) but when he does get away he put in great crosses and can use both feet to shoot and pass.
His passing lets me down a tad and I find he is better at short passes than anything else.
I find Joaquin's shot better and Simao gets me corners rather than troubling keepers. I think I need a few more games with him because due to cost I had to use Joaquin for a while. (7.5/10..probably a solid 8 when I use him a bit more)
Negredo - 10.25k - What a player but what a liability too. If you have a yard of space move it left and shoot....jesus christ does he enjoy finding the net. He is very slow but not unmanageable and when charging down the wing you'll see him tripping over himself but still keeping the ball. His jumping is excellent but as yet I haven't scored any goals off his barnet. I find it's useful to pass from his headers up top as he finds a man with ease this way and people do not expect it.
For me he has been Castro/Simao and has 5 assists from crosses to Simao's head. His left foot seems absolutely fantastic and I really hope a pacey cheaper IF La Liga/Spanish striker gets released as they'd be a lethal combination. I feel everyone has to try him as he's a really interesting player, perhaps his lack of speed does suit 4321 because he can have passing options when he is facing 2 defenders, in 433 perhaps the lack of options would cause me to lose the ball. Don't use his right. (8/10)
This team is slow though, which is why 433 might suit a little more (excellent sideways passing would widen the opposition's defensive shape) but for the price and experiment it was quite fun and when you win you really do feel like you deserve it. Plus Geromel, Adriano and Caballero are great chemistry players if you decide to use a back 4 involving
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