So the big 3 have re-enforced themselves...which team is looking like they can take the championship?
Personally, I love what Benfica and Sporting have done.
Sporting got some very good players in Joao Pinto and Bento, plus Mahon. They lose Duscher, Vidigal(most likely) and might hang on to Beto.
Benfica has kept their best players from last year Sabry, Nuno, Enke, Calado, and Poborsky(ok not so good last year) They went out and got Meira, Dudic, Marchena, Van Hoo(can't spell his last name and are dealing for Dani and possibly Veneditis(defender from PAOK) Great talent for the defense and defensive midfield...shored up their attack with Van Hoo. I like our chances...
Porto has lost the chicken that laid the golden eggs (Jardel)...but they still have Clayton, Capucho, Drulovic, and if Deco can regain his form they will still be dangerous. They have a tremendous defense and if they can keep a healthy Baia will also be tough. They're in the process of getting some midfield help but can they come up with someone to score goals...although I know Clayton can do this!
I think this year the Big 3 will all do well internationaly and should be as competitive for the title as this past year but with Benfica taking it all this time...just my opinion.
What are yours?
Personally, I love what Benfica and Sporting have done.
Sporting got some very good players in Joao Pinto and Bento, plus Mahon. They lose Duscher, Vidigal(most likely) and might hang on to Beto.
Benfica has kept their best players from last year Sabry, Nuno, Enke, Calado, and Poborsky(ok not so good last year) They went out and got Meira, Dudic, Marchena, Van Hoo(can't spell his last name and are dealing for Dani and possibly Veneditis(defender from PAOK) Great talent for the defense and defensive midfield...shored up their attack with Van Hoo. I like our chances...
Porto has lost the chicken that laid the golden eggs (Jardel)...but they still have Clayton, Capucho, Drulovic, and if Deco can regain his form they will still be dangerous. They have a tremendous defense and if they can keep a healthy Baia will also be tough. They're in the process of getting some midfield help but can they come up with someone to score goals...although I know Clayton can do this!
I think this year the Big 3 will all do well internationaly and should be as competitive for the title as this past year but with Benfica taking it all this time...just my opinion.
What are yours?