Aimar - a forgotten man

February 28th, 2006 | By: Kris | 7 Comments »

If you have read some of my earlier posts you will know that I absolutely love the way el “payaso” Aimar plays. If he was a little stronger I think he would be 1 of the best players in the world right now even though hes probably close hes just a little under the radar. But he has won with his club valencia proving he is a star that can lead his team. In 2002 and 2004 he led valencia as the Primera champions over the top dogs in that league Real Madrid and Barcelona. In 2004 they won the UEFA cup. In 2001 they made it to the finals of the Champions League but lost. The guy is quick off the ball and has good vision. He can get out of a jam with his talent and skill on the ball and he can break open a game.

He came from good old River Plate who havent really produced anyone great after Aimar. I think Cambiasso came from River but im not sure.correct me if im wrong. For a “gallina”/”millionario” to get props from me (a Boca fan) means he really sparks my interest. I love the style of futbol he brings to the table. Argentina NEEDS to give him a chance this time around and put him together with the rest of the talent and just “OUT-TALENT” other teams.

CAUTION: Aimar is Lethal standing at 1.70 meters and weighing in at 72 kgs

Tags: Aimar, Argentina, Cambiasso, Valencia

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By JP | February 28th, 2006 at 1:56 am

Aimar came mighty close last week to producing the goal of (this) century. Not sure it was appropriately noticed…but he pulled down a laser of a ball from over his shoulder, dribbled through 2 and then uncorked a very luckily stopped ball…If it had gone in - we’d be seeing the replay for years…The guy’s hitting his schwerve…

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By Alan | February 28th, 2006 at 10:15 am

A fantastic talent and very skillful. All i can say to Pekerman is throw him in for the start of the match against croatia or the very least, the upcoming friendly after then. He has played riquelme as a regular in his team and i think he should let aimar take centre stage from the start. Let him weave his magic, and take argentina to glory. I dont think i will be able to take it well if argentina dont make sufficient progress and if he is underused again in this world cup like last time. Its CRIMINAL to leave him on the bench and then to bring him on when we are trailing, leavin him to pick up the pieces. Hez almost at the peak of his career and should be the main cog of argentinas engine.
I dont think you can play both riquelme and aimar together. It could be experimented if it hasnt before but i dont think it will work. Its time for Pekerman to bite the bullet. I havnt got nothing against riquelme an exceptional player. Hes got to decide the best player that can create chances for our strikers whilst notching the odd goal for themselves. Use him for more than 20 mins in a friendly is all i ask of pekerman. AIMAR FOR ARGENTINA.

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By Ajay | February 28th, 2006 at 3:46 pm

Aimar and Riquelme have played together, and have great chemistry in Midfield. Riquelme is slow and divert attention and players to one side of midfield and then threads great passes with sheer genius. Aimar on the other hand, crosses, shoots, dribbles and is good for a fast paces game. The game will be ridiculously good for ARG, if Riquelme on one hand can slow the game and create chances out of nothing, while Pablo can run wild in right midfield, behind Messi.

Central Midfield would ofcourse have to belong to Cambiasso or Mascherano - the horse of the team that goes around challending every single ball - a Makele os sorts.

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By Kris | February 28th, 2006 at 11:42 pm

Im getting a mixed response. Some are saying Aimar cant play with Riquelme and others are saying he can. Me personally I would put both at the same time and if things arent working out I take one out but you have to go with your best players for this Cup we cant afford another 1st round exit with the talent produced from Argentina

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By Tim | March 1st, 2006 at 11:00 am

Pablo aimar is too sick. Put him in a centre attacking position and you’ve got free scoring midfielder, providing assists. Why doesnt the current coach stick with this fella. Has he got a grudge against him. Come to think of it, he should be included in team alongside riquelme, but at the expense of who? The last game he played was against brazil wasnt it, in the confederations final, scoring a great diving header.

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By Albiceleste | March 1st, 2006 at 12:24 pm

Is anyone going to be watching the argentina croatia match tonight? Not sure if it is available to watch in uk live, but dont matter.
Anyone who does get to watch please tell us about the game and if anyone stands out.

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By Kris | March 1st, 2006 at 12:27 pm

Im looking into it now with a couple buddies of mine to see if we can possibly see the match if I do get to see it I will definitely let you know my opinions. If I dont get too watch it i will find out what happened through my connections and than bring it back here.

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