yes, you are right. Counter attack and Vinicius Jr. at full speed is super dangerous and now they have Mr Nose man too. My point is Kroos was their best long balls and best accurate passes and most assists player last year. Playmaking can be little bit different now and can effect on short term productivity.
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You absolutely have a point, and the reality is that few matches in La Liga can impose real challenge, it will take mid season to evaluate the lack of one of the best midfielders of his time