23 - Jules Kounde

DonAK

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He'll probably use it in a few games, but still think a four-man backline will be the standard.

3ATB without proper wing-backs have never worked. Even Pep couldn't make it work.
 

Temptation

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Xavi wants to use 3-4-3 formation next season with Araujo, Kound? & Christensen in defense.
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This will be a disaster. For this formation to work you need the 2 CMs to be all rounders with a massive work rate off the ball. I assume Pedri and Busquets will be automatic starters. Their lack of steel and off the ball dirty work will be exposed.

In such a formation a functional midfield 2 of Gavi and Kessie would work much better but Pedri and Busi basically have to start since Xavi loves them.

Plus very dynamic and high stamina full backs needed. Like a Conte team. Who'll play RB?

My 2 cents on this
 

khaled_a_d

Senior Member
This will be a disaster. For this formation to work you need the 2 CMs to be all rounders with a massive work rate off the ball. I assume Pedri and Busquets will be automatic starters. Their lack of steel and off the ball dirty work will be exposed.

In such a formation a functional midfield 2 of Gavi and Kessie would work much better but Pedri and Busi basically have to start since Xavi loves them.

Plus very dynamic and high stamina full backs needed. Like a Conte team. Who'll play RB?

My 2 cents on this

It will be basically same formation we used against RM. Araujo as a false RB.
You count him as RB it is 433, you count him as CB and it is 343
 

Zidane82

Well-known member
This will be a disaster. For this formation to work you need the 2 CMs to be all rounders with a massive work rate off the ball. I assume Pedri and Busquets will be automatic starters. Their lack of steel and off the ball dirty work will be exposed.

In such a formation a functional midfield 2 of Gavi and Kessie would work much better but Pedri and Busi basically have to start since Xavi loves them.

Plus very dynamic and high stamina full backs needed. Like a Conte team. Who'll play RB?

My 2 cents on this
Bernardo Silva regularly runs 13Km per game so pair him with Pedri and it cannot fail

Xavi / Iniesta revisited. :)
 

xXKonan

Senior Member
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Jules Kounde has signed contract with Barcelona until June 2027, release clause also included worth €1B
 

Temptation

Well-known member
Bernardo Silva regularly runs 13Km per game so pair him with Pedri and it cannot fail

Xavi / Iniesta revisited. :)

Can't see Xavi dropping Busquets.

Also, Pedri and Bernardo can't really play holding/deep lying mids or box to box. They are both nimble number 8s. Bernardo can't play in a double pivot. You either play him as an advanced 8 like Pep did or use him as a 10 or Roaming RW.

Similarly with Pedri, ultimately a holding player would be needed to balance it.
 

Zidane82

Well-known member
Can't see Xavi dropping Busquets.

Also, Pedri and Bernardo can't really play holding/deep lying mids or box to box. They are both nimble number 8s. Bernardo can't play in a double pivot. You either play him as an advanced 8 like Pep did or use him as a 10 or Roaming RW.

Similarly with Pedri, ultimately a holding player would be needed to balance it.
It would be Silva and Pedri with Busquets slightly deeper , at least for this coming season
 

Richard.H

Senior Member
Easy now lads, it's a great squad we are planning yes but questions still remain on Xavi's abilities in Europe and under the bright lights/pressure. I personally still think clubs like City and Bayern will edge us by a goal or two in Europe. You don't become a CL powerhouse in just one summer.

We should keep the focus on domestic trophies for this season and do everything we can to win the doblete.
 

Zidane82

Well-known member
Easy now lads, it's a great squad we are planning yes but questions still remain on Xavi's abilities in Europe and under the bright lights/pressure. I personally still think clubs like City and Bayern will edge us by a goal or two in Europe. You don't become a CL powerhouse in just one summer.

We should keep the focus on domestic trophies for this season and do everything we can to win the doblete.

That is a fair take on things though given how he had us playing for a while with that squad .. how can we fail with the current squad
 

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