Arda Turan should start for Barcelona, at least for this weekend due to his current form.
It’s no secret he really loves this club and as my colleague points out how important that is, his play has merited another start. The Turkish International has put in many good to great performances in the last three weeks and deserves at least another opportunity to continue starting. WIth Neymar still in limbo between vacation and returning to full strength, this is a great opportunity for Turan to get some more playing time then he usually would. It’s no secret that as soon as Neymar is at top shape he should start, but for the time being Turan and his style should fit in nicely with the starting XI.
So what is his style? Turan is a different player from Neymar, his skills are more refined than the flashier Neymar. Turan also provides great dribbling skill which if you play for Barca is a requirement. To go along with his predisposition to defend from his workhorse style with the Turkish National Team. He is also a more creative passer who can provide layoffs to Messi and Suarez. Another skill to consider is his skill at holding up play and waiting patiently for openings moving forward and when he strikes his passes are usually top flight.
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Speaking to his chemistry with the starters, he made out great in the chippy game versus Athletic Bilbao with an assist for the Rakitic header. Performances in tough games like that will keep Turan in the good graces of coach Luis Enrique. Also, In the first game of La Liga against Real Betis, he and Luis Suarez lit up the Betis defense with Arda scoring and assisting once to Suarez.
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Turan’s skills are so varied and as he starred for Atletico Madrid he proved he can handle starting game after game. At Barcelona, he is used more as an enhancement talent who can change the course of the game with limited play as well as playing a variety of positions. Turan should start this weekend and as the league play picks up his appearances should be effective as a sub when Neymar returns.
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