Is it too early to Dream about Silvervare?

You might ask, why the hell is he writing this. Justified, but I got this doubt when I saw an article in Sport.es discussing the amount to be awarded if they win the triplet. The article narrates about the amount that the club needs to pay their players if they win the triplets. Samuel Eto has already said that he would like to go full throttle for the Triplet this year. Why shouldn't it be the dream as the club hasn't achieved that feat in his whole great history. FC Barcelona are undefeated after the loss against Numancia and is continuing a hot streak of victory run in La Liga. This as usual has prompted FC Barcelona supporters and the Barcelona based media to talk more about the triplet. As a FC Barcelona fan that would be a great moment to cherish; but the doubt on our minds are whether the dream of silvervare a bit premature.

Two season ago we were the winter champions but had a horrible second half and ended losing the League to Madrid. But there was a fundemental difference between that season and this season; this season after a long time the players look motivated and good on the field. A dream of a triplet would be a distant possibility at this time; but not impossible. FC barcelona is preparing for the toughest times with matches against their major title rivals. I have a great belief that we will remain the winter champions this season; but that would not be enough to dream about the triplets. If we are able to continue our unbeaten run to January then I will surely start dreaming about the Triplets. But FC Barcelona's biggest hindrance to that dream could come from injury. Many might argue that we have great depths in our squad. I do agree to that to an extent; but if two of the fabulous four (Xavi, Messi, Eto and Inieasta) gets injured then we really would have a torrid time ahead. But whatever after two trophy-less season; I now believe we could grab one may be three.

Barca vs Recreativo Pictures on 16/11/08

Barca Player Rating against Recreativo on 16/11/08

Valdes - 7 - Had more interventions than he is accustomed to in recent weeks. Organised his back four well especially against free kicks. He should be happy that he once again produced an error free display.

Alves - 7 - Ok, a rating of 7 may be injustice to Alves especially his involvement in the attacks; but he was caught out on counter every time.Marquez and Toure had to produce vital interventions to sniff out any danger. Going forward he is once again a phenomenon. It is still yet to see how he will fare defensively against top opponents.

Pique - 7 - Had a quiet night. Did well to sniff out some danger. But was caught out on multiple occasions. It is difficult to see him holding his place when Milito returns to full fitness.

Marquez - 7.5 - Better of the center defenders. Did well while going forward also. Covered Alves many times.

Puyol - 7.5 - Another Captains performance.Covered his centre defenders many times. May not look convincing as a left back but is better than Sylvinho in that position.

Xavi - 6.5 - Was not involved for most of the game. Came to life in the second half.

Toure - 7 - Great performance but was shaky at times. Gave away balls from crucial position but backtracked get most of them back.

Busquets - 6.5 - It is tough for him to be slotted as a attack mided midfielder. he is more comfortable in the DM role. Still linked well with the attcking players but needed more creaticity for the role he occupied especially with Xavi Off-Colour in the first half.

Messi - 8.5 - Sensational is the only word comes to the mind. He alone organised the attack at times. Was very effective and capped a brilliant performance with a great goal.

Eto - 7 - Hard working day for the Cameroonian. But was shaky in front of goal at times. Back tracked to help the defense.

Henry - 7 - Usual Henry display for Barca. Hard working, Determined but lacking flair. Missed some good oppurtunities, produced a brilliant cross which resulted in the keita goal. Henry needs to improve a lot, he is not hurting the team but he needs to take mantle against team with compact defense. Remember that was what he was bought for. There are already cries of removing henry from the eleven; I would say he is much better than last season and is enjoying his game. We have to admit he will not reach his Arsenal day's form but I think he still can improve this season.

Substitutes:

Sylvinho (6), Keita (7) and Bojan (5)

Man of The Match - Lionel Messi