At just 22 years old, Arthur Melo lives with the pressure of being the next Xavi. “He remind me of him, he has a very similar style, he plays short passes and doesn’t lose the ball,” said Messi. The comparisons started long before that though.
The former Gremio player has appeared comfortable in the team for a few months.
However despite that it seems he is suffering a little wth the speed and rhythm of the Spanish league and European game.
Valverde is used to taking him off around the 70th minute. Even in Brazil he wasn’t a player for 90 minutes.
Maicon covered him, and he was playing as part of a double pivot. Here he features on the left of the central midfield three, and it is him who has to cover for Alba or Dembele.
This extra effort maybe has contributed to his injuries.
Arthur is one of the players who drinks the most protein shakes in the dressing room and is working hard to convert his body to the demands of European football. But lately he has been far from his best.
There is a moment of worry for the Brazilian, ahead of the games against Atletico Madrid and Manchester United.
Arthur has played 33 games, 2009 minutes. He has been subbed off 15 times in La Liga and four times in the Champions League.
He seems like a fixture in the team even though he physically is struggling a bit. It’s hard to imagine Barca playing at Old Trafford without him in the starting line up.
IbrahimBabangida
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hope he will probably play against utd
abdiredblueyellowfcb
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trying article[Crylaugh] for me Arthur look sharp bcuse its first year Arthur Melo is ready to remind us xavi's pure DNA because skill can't be copied it's all about DNA
DanielD9
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You don't know what the fu---k you saying BARCELONA is a way better perform team with Arthur in the line up do you watch any game with him on the bench nobody to bring the ball forward to set a good play if Messi does not drop back and do that work when Arthur is there the team is well balance so you need to keep your stupid taughts to yourself you is one dumb ass trust me.
Wow
omolopeznani
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vidal cnt b compare to Author,go nd watch every games he has played
Jinbceikrz
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If he isn't performing well I might be that he needs rest and we have players who can replace him.The coach doesn't know how to rotate them,he is a poor coach
u are right
Leubdotuyz
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You don't know what the fu---k you saying BARCELONA is a way better perform team with Arthur in the line up do you watch any game with him on the bench nobody to bring the ball forward to set a good play if Messi does not drop back and do that work when Arthur is there the team is well balance so you need to keep your stupid taughts to yourself you is one dumb ass trust me.
Zainsheraz12312
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Arthur only can hold up the ball nothing else he cannot make a decisive pass through a defense so what the purpose of him on the field barsa don't have a play maker in the mid field jus ball handlers an giving messi a lot more work by doing their jobs
Do you even know his age Dude????
Vuaadempsz
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Coutinho can play his part can play some creative football from midfield and Malcom upwards at the wing.Three Brazilian for the left attack
The coach is a bad coach,he doesn't want the team to progress,i wonder what the board has seen in him,he has to be sacked immediately
Vuaadempsz
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If he isn't performing well I might be that he needs rest and we have players who can replace him.The coach doesn't know how to rotate them,he is a poor coach
yiaacimno
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l don't just understand barca. They have to be careful
bennychuwa
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seriously the heading is a burn but the words inside are just bla bla blaaaaaa
yuzceoruyz
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Arthur only can hold up the ball nothing else he cannot make a decisive pass through a defense so what the purpose of him on the field barsa don't have a play maker in the mid field jus ball handlers an giving messi a lot more work by doing their jobs
Do you think Arthur is a play maker, don't you know his essence in the team??, he holds the ball and assist the player makers, as simple as that and he has started playing penetrating passes once in a while, what else do you want? 10 zillion assists from Arthur [Crylaugh]
Jattfanmessida
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And how is that picture in the article related to the content of the article? Hmm AF
Right
Jattfanmessida
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Arthur only can hold up the ball nothing else he cannot make a decisive pass through a defense so what the purpose of him on the field barsa don't have a play maker in the mid field jus ball handlers an giving messi a lot more work by doing their jobs
Coutinho can do that but our great coach never play him there and how many times Malcom has to prove his worth?
Jattfanmessida
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Coutinho can play his part can play some creative football from midfield and Malcom upwards at the wing.Three Brazilian for the left attack
agentassassin
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I would hardly call that "worries". He is 22, a baby in sport years. His body is still developing. He has been injured and is just coming back from injury. Please back off of him and allow him to be 22 AND a great prospect for Barca's future.
Yehabckrt
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No worries.. Barca have Rakitic, busquets and vidal
paadeins
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Arthur only can hold up the ball nothing else he cannot make a decisive pass through a defense so what the purpose of him on the field barsa don't have a play maker in the mid field jus ball handlers an giving messi a lot more work by doing their jobs
Yohlmopuz
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I don't really know what barca need from their players. i have been barsa fan since 1992 and still remain barsa fan. Please the team is OK. Don't make a mistake of selling young wulock Rakitic. He is a phenomenon and I would be so much disappointed if barsa will so soon be blaming the young talented midfield machine Arthur. What at all is wrong with vavaldi
baaadmnoy
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i dont know why i click theses stupid news
me 3
dettaboss4l
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Harry kane doesn't fit the Barcelona style, buy jovic or someone who is willing to drop deep into the midfield sometimes and is good at assisting as well
Jovic doesn't either
sowacilmrz
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prostiTute's son go home
ur mom is my regular customer
Very Humble
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Keep Rakatic at the club and offload Rafinha, Dennis Suarez and varmalen!!! Then sign De ligt and striker Harry Kane.... 😘😘😘
Sign Jovic
Very Humble
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Keep Rakatic at the club and offload Rafinha, Dennis Suarez and varmalen!!! Then sign De ligt and striker Harry Kane.... 😘😘😘
Not Harry Kane Jovic
messi_is_my_god
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what about firmino
that would be a good option as well
Rioalprsy
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Harry kane doesn't fit the Barcelona style, buy jovic or someone who is willing to drop deep into the midfield sometimes and is good at assisting as well
what about firmino
messi_is_my_god
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Keep Rakatic at the club and offload Rafinha, Dennis Suarez and varmalen!!! Then sign De ligt and striker Harry Kane.... 😘😘😘
Harry kane doesn't fit the Barcelona style, buy jovic or someone who is willing to drop deep into the midfield sometimes and is good at assisting as well
Rioalprsy
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how many chances he created ?? lol!! just overrated player i have erver seen
more than you
Rioalprsy
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i dont know why i click theses stupid news
me too
Kelvin27
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Keep Rakatic at the club and offload Rafinha, Dennis Suarez and varmalen!!! Then sign De ligt and striker Harry Kane.... 😘😘😘
Kirianaka
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And how is that picture in the article related to the content of the article? Hmm AF
AdityaChaudhary10
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The picture in this Article speaks something else and the message says another [Crylaugh]
maybe they want to say about partying of Brazilians
Yiwbeisty
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Please let Rakitic stay. We still need him
yohannesmoges13
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The picture in this Article speaks something else and the message says another [Crylaugh]
thank you
Divyansh26
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Arthur is one of the best signings of Barcelona this year he has proved everyone through his performance he doesn't score much goals but his presence is alone enough to create a difference He creates a lot of chances and just aged 21 he is tipped to be Xavi' s successor this is tough for anyone to be labelled so high but this lad has continued to carry on his great form ......... MES QUE UN CLUB.....
deuaekn
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please let rakitec stay for us don't let him go please Barça
Isaac Evbuomwan
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He and Dembele can play 90 minutes
you want them to get Injured?!
JustChris
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i dont know why i click theses stupid news
Weoabosu
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Why you want sale Rakitic ?
Bbjj
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how many chances he created ?? lol!! just overrated player i have erver seen
You are not worthy to be a Barça fan. Please change your logo to that of Real Madrid because you sound exactly like them (if at all you're not a mole).
Bbjj
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just irrelative posts......it is normal to feel uncomfortable in new surroundings and arthur is doing very well to overcome it.....why this negative post?
Just for posting sake.
hudbeknrz
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I'msorry is Loveyou u ever
Radabcdksy
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The picture in this Article speaks something else and the message says another [Crylaugh]
Kukanoruyz
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what are you trying to say
Keubmtuyz
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so what is your point
Hewbdimru
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I hope he doesn't party alot we need him 150% fit going into the final stages of the season. FORCA BARCA!!
Ayonava Dey
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Comr on he is still young.. Everyone have up & down in form.. Some days goes good some bad.. Doesn't mean need to worry.. Stop putting pressure on the players..
yoybklst
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any one wondering about this picture, it's from Neymar's birthday party
Mboy_Swag04
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how many chances he created ?? lol!! just overrated player i have erver seen
Typical Barca fans .... tsk tsk tsk
yoybklst
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how many chances he created ?? lol!! just overrated player i have erver seen
prostiTute's son go home