Hansi Flick

[thestig]

When was the last time Barca was without a single striker?

Even in Messi prime false 9 there was usually a backup ST.

Flick must be fuming inside.

20/21

 

[Draconifire]

According to Fab it's Flick who said no to Romero.

Interesting. I wonder if the case is that he doesn't prioritize a defender signing at all, or he simply doesn't rate this particural player.

If it's the first option, I believe Hansi has made a mistake here. Surely he knows he can't rely on Martin. He probably knows he can't rely on Christensen either with his fitness problems. Araujo just left, it's a messy situation for LCB spot.

It is also possible he wants the club to finish striker signing first, because practically all reports have indicated that Hansi really wants a new striker and not some false 9 bullshit.

Would rather play Martin than have Romero.

I approve Hansi.

 

[Barcaman]

20/21

Braithweite

 

[thestig]

Braithweite

Yeah you didn't really prove me wrong here.

 

[Zenden]

Would rather play Martin than have Romero.

I approve Hansi.

Cortes should start ahead of Martin.

 

[Windhook]

When was the last time Barca was without a single striker?

Even in Messi prime false 9 there was usually a backup ST.

Flick must be fuming inside.

In 2003/04 we had a shadow striker unit in Kluivert and Saviola, which was the worst front I could remember.

 

[TomCat]

Feel sorry for Flick having to deal with this transfer window.

 

[Messi983]

Feel sorry for Flick having to deal with this transfer window.

Why? He got what he wanted so far and club is still working hard to get him other players he demanded.

No excuses to not win a treble.

 

[TemporaryFan]

I am not too sure who calls shots here to procure transfers: Flick himself or a sport director but one thing missing here is maturity. A player or two over 30 - squad leaders, not only on the pitch but in the locker room to offer a voice of reason and cool down emotions when needed. Motivate.

 

[Andresito]

we should have signed Welbeck

 

[jamrock]

He literally said that's what the team is messing in Europe last season In a post match interview.

"We miss/need a leader on the field"

Makes sense why he jumped at the opportunity to sign rodri.

 

[Draconifire]

Our players who played WC or had high gametime

Cubarsi - 4k minutes in Club + 750min in WC - 4.7k minutes total.
Kounde - 3.5k + 6min WC - 4.1k min total
Eric - 4k min Club + WC
Pedri - 3.1k club + 500min WC - ~3.6k min total
Olmo - 2.8k club + 600min WC - 3.4k min total
Rodri - 2k club + 700min WC - 2.7k
FDJ - 2.5k club + 350min WC - 2.8k total
Yamal - 3.7k club + 600min WC - 4.3k mnin total
Gordon - 2.7k club + 400min WC - 3.1k total

I would seriously consider starting players without WC games initially. Then slowly reintroduce others.

Tek
Cancelo - Christinsen - Martin - Balde
Bernal - Fermin - Gavi
Adeyemi - ST - Rapha

This team is good enough to play every minute available till Nov-Dec. I dont want Cuba, Kounde, Eric, Pedri, Olmo, Yamal to have gametime anywhere close to any of the above mentioned players when we reach Nov-Dec. Ideally, it should be 3-4x less the amount of gametime.

IMO this is the only way we make sure our team is fresh & firing in all cylinders come March crunch time.