I think selling Babel is a mistake, He's been a victim of the Rafa effect, that is playing him out of position with rarely any starts. Even when Torres was injured he wasn't given a decent run upfront. He's one of the few players outside our first XI with a bit of potential, he's expressed his determination to stay and improve next season. So I think he should be given some more time at the club unless the cash raised goes to a worthy replacement.
Dont agree with you here. Babel is going to be 23 very soon and he doesnt look like fulfilling his potential. Instead, it looks as though his standard compared to the 07/08 season has decreased. Although I have to say that he is being played out of position, he can utilise his pace and acceleration on the left flank and when he often does it, he runs into space and constantly gets blocked out which I find very frustrating.
With quality players in the team, how is he going to get his chance if he just keeps on whining? He keeps going to the press, and this is what frustrates me as well. Can he just prove his worth on the training pitch? As much as I dont think Lucas is that good a player, he is mature enough and has a good mentality. Babel is sort of in the similar position and situation as Lucas but his professionalism, as compared to Lucas, is sh*t.
Also, he has to stop complaining he is being played out of position because to be honest, I dont see Babel as a clinical finisher either, just someone who packs a punch in his shot. With people like Yossi working harder in training, and just because of Yossi does well and gets a run in the first team, this proves that anyone, who has a good mentality and proves to Rafa in training will get his chance.
But does Babel have a good mentality? No. And certainly he's a player who is stagnating, so I think we should sell him asap.
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