Comments on: The Fred Polemic

By: Inara

Inara — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:59:14 +0000

I’m not that thrilled with Reyes. He’s not what Lyon need to go further in the CL. But Aulas wants a “big name” or a “sort of big name”.

By: Salieri

Salieri — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:01:03 +0000

Perrin just confirmed in FranceFootball that he wanted to recruit Reyes. And Aulas did yesterday too in OL system yesterday.

I do hope he will join Lyon soon, since Fred does not seem that reliable. Some true opponents for the two forward spots will help him become more serious. Go Benzema!

By: AJ

AJ — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:18:57 +0000

Best. Picture. Ever… Agreed

By: Corey

Corey — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:41:21 +0000

Freds problems do stem from his family and the attachment he has to Brazil. Which we have seen is true with many Brazilian players, but not limited to just that nationality. Jesus Navas, the incredibly talented winger from Sevilla who we have been rumored to want has such a fear of traveling and homesickness that the club is stalling on a new, vastly imrpoved deal for him because of this problem. He did not travel on Sevillas preseason camp because he was terrified. His anxiety problems actually kept him from making his first team debut earlier then he did, i believe he was to feature in the squad at 16 but was uneasy with away games. Anyways, he and Fred both have a mental block that is holding them back, and unfortunately i dont see this being resolved. Fred probably will never realize his full potential, which means we will never make money off of him or see him lead us to the CL title if he continues like this.

By: pride of Lyon

pride of Lyon — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:53:59 +0000

I agree with Jo, Fred is not too badly treated because Aulas wants to see his 15m investment forth while.
Fred is a very gifted striker (I think he is way better than karim and milan), but he has difficulties living outside Brazil. His (first?) wife actualy didnt get used to her life in Lyon and moved back to Brazil. It’s since then Fred has been more of a problem. He was really good in his behaviour in the first year despite playing only 20mins of games in the first 6 months.
So Fred needs a family in France to keep him on track. He values his family more than his work, and I dont blame him for that…

By: Jo

Jo — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:35:51 +0000

“What is really disappointing about this affair (besides Fred, of course), is that the club is being really lenient with him.”
-> I think that’s just because Fred is not yet the “big striker” Aulas and Lacombe are waiting for. And so, if they have to sell him, that will be at least… 10 millions euros (in the best deal), not more… He costed much more ! So Aulas cannot loose so many money, he didn’t like to make a mistake on players he buy…

“been the worst behaved OL player in recent years, and all he’s probably going to get is a fine.”
-> Do YOU really think so ? I don’t !

“He knows that he’s the club’s best striker (currently),”
-> You should write “he thinks” . Benzema is much better. Just a little less experienced.

“I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I hope he’s benched in favor of Milan Baros and Karim Benzema.”
-> I can’t believe you write it, too ! But I don’t hope Fred is benched, I WANT he’s benched ! I want to see the “B4″ on pitch ! Belhadj, Ben Harfa, Baros, Benzema

“both Aulas and Perrin keep talking about Fred getting married in Brazil recently and how that will hopefully stabilize him”
-> Mmhhh I’ll try 2 wife. I’m sure I will be much stable and mature… !

By: Salieri

Salieri — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:17:13 +0000

I wonder why Fred is becoming more and more stupid. He could be such a great player being more mature…