The thought of Ribery really brings optimism. CR is presently the best or most talented player but can he become a game organizer? is he truly committed or is he prone to fame distractions? Ribery comes to me as a winger or organizer, i admire how he takes all responsibility when playing for France, he would be a safe bet.

The current or next president has something important to take care about ASAP, la Cantera! Real’s latest disinterest for its young talents is quite dissapointing and the lack of it stands out compared to Barca, Sevilla and Arsenal. Real needs to recuperate its school foundation in order to emulate Lorenzo Sanz’s latest run. Year after year, Real sign important international names and keep one of the infinite young talents that are sold all around Europe. Time for a change, it looks like Calderón realized this defficiency and recovered Dani Parejo, especially when Michel resigned as Castilla’s coach and said “Calderón underestimates our young players”.

Anyways are you ready for tomorrow man ? I know villareal are very good but im feeling pretty confident

You know, Real played actually played some nice football under Capello in his first spell under the club even though we were playing under a defensive minded coach. Players like Redondo, Seedorf, Hierro and Roberto Carlos brought something special to the game… we have always had the extraordinary talent to bring good football even under the most defensive systems (I think, Corey had the example of Del Bosque). For the past couple of years we didn’t have the luxury of such players.

Andres: I’m pretty much a Bordeaux fan first and foremost, and I can tell you Benzema hardly ever played as a second striker. He either played to the left as a winger or as a lone striker. Just recently, under Puel he has been playing a CF role right along side Fred but OL are not get the same type of pull to the forwards. However I do agree with you, that they are all going to be competing for two spots but down the line his main competition is going to be Huntelaar. It doesn’t make the most sense playing him off another targetmen where you wont get the best out of him, nor will Huntelaar get the type service he requires, which in hand hinders both of there performances. Trust me Higuain will play (hopefully putting Raul to rest).

I think Ruud is gone. This is his second major injury in his career, last season he was out for three months and he’s getting no younger. He hasn’t completed his required 30 games for a contract extension (the option of another year) so his time here is most likely done. On top of that the management have stated Huntelaar is his natural replacement, he has come to replace Ruud. I think there intentions are pretty clear not to renew.

Last I herd. there were rumours of Roma being interested in his services. Saviola is probably gone as well.

Again, this season we must make sure to have cover for all our holes starting from the right wing, competition for Huntelaar, a right back (Salgado’s contract expires) and a left back to replace wither Heinze or Marcelo (I would like to see Chema Anton get a shot, he’s supposedly better rated than Torres was).

A right winger ( ribery hopefully )and a left back should be our priority

2-The best and healthiest football squads are built upon the foundation of 22 players with equal options to start every match. Constant change encourages the players to play hard and it also gives more analysis depth for the coach. Benzema can play along with huntelaar or higuain, its not like its a videogame in which he can only be placed-or only effective- as a second striker.

3-Lets analyze MVBasten in comparison to Huntelaar later on, its simply a custom to compare every new talent to a symbolic figure, the same was said about F Torres a couple years back and look at him now. Or Pepe as the new fernando hierro…gago as the new redondo (he’s got a long way and height is a factor)…messi the new maradona etc etc

As far as Benzema competing with Huntelaar, I think he’s better than Huntelaar hands down. Benzema is a player that provides so much more than Huntelaar in every aspect of the game except for maybe finishing (were Huntelaar is probably a little better or equal to Benzema). I remember reading an article that was on either AS or Marca and the author stated, “Huntelaar is a great player but Eto’o, Aguero, and Villa are all better than him” and it goes on to explain that these players are all capable of being game changers, where Huntelaar, feeds and depends on the service from the midfield.

I also feel the comparison Schuster made between van Basten and JKH was a poor one. Marco was greater player than him on so many levels. Van Basten was widely considered the most complete striker ever, he had more skill and talent in his big toe than what Huntelaar has in both legs and feet, with all due respect. I Huntelaar was a good purchase, a very reliable goal scorer but he’s nothing compared to the potential of Benzema.