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    Xavi Hernández

    I think it's inaccurate to describe it as a loss of motivation, what happens after a succesful season. The pressure is just different when you go into the season as title defenders. The mental burden of always having to live up to something, of measuring yourself against last season's succes...
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    24 - Eric García

    Flick seems stubbornly loyal to his starters. Has he ever benched someone for underperforming? Only for tardiness I think. By merit Eric should 100% start over Kounde on the RB but doubt we'll see it.
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    Hans-Dieter Flick

    Given that people identify Flick's current style with how he set up his Bayern team, it surprises me that that team is not on this list. Didn't really watch them play. Is what we're seeing now a further radicalized version of what he tried there? Ballsy move to double down on the approach that...
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    Hans-Dieter Flick

    I find it endlessly annoying how Flick has convinced himself (and some fans along with him) that our high line is what allows us to score many goals. Theoretically it is understandable the thought that it allows us to win the ball high and launch a quick direct counter with a few passes. But...
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    La Liga Round 11: Barca - Elche 3-1

    Far from a perfect performance but compare it to our previous run of games and there are a lot of things to appreciate in my opinion. Much more aggression and hopeful dynamism, which is what I've been calling for. Didn't really click together but created a lot and should have scored 2-3 more...
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    Ebrima Tunkara

    Two goals and an assist for U19. Great goal the second one here after he was switched to midfield. https://x.com/ArsenKveFCB/status/1984666836240085418
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    8 - Pedri

    Of this season's injuries, Ferran, Raphinha, Balde, Lewy and now Pedri's have all been hamstring injuries. Maybe time we pay a little more attention to this in our strength and conditioning work?
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    Hans-Dieter Flick

    Right now it's just a lot of risky defending with none of the advantages you would expect from it.
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    Víctor Barberá

    The hamstring is cursed at this club. Dembele, Fati and Araujo long term absences were all hamstring. Raphinha and Lewy current out with hamstring injuries. Balde and Ferran just returned from hamstring injuries. I read that it's increasing across the board in recent years. I would assume it...
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    Xavi Espart

    Don't see why his strength would be an issue. Seems sturdy enough on his feet and of normal build. Would have to see him in first team action to get a sense of his pace but he doesn't appear that slow to me.
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    Xavi Espart

    Why is he going to get bulldozed? I don't get the impression that he's poor defensively.
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    La Liga Round 10: Real - Barca 2-1

    We've seen before that form can be irrelevant in El Clasico. Still wouldn't say I'm looking forward to it though.
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    Sama Nomoko

    Despite the somewhat gangly, awkward appearance he manages to pull off nearly everything here. Loads of high value dribbles and crosses.
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    21 - Frenkie de Jong

    Don't think he was particularly good in the offensive role besides his work towards the end. Definitely like him better in the defensive role. Also there were several attacks against us where he was simply nowhere to be found. As if he thought he didn't have to track back when playing the...
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    8 - Pedri

    Often get the impression that players are less likely to try things on their own when he's on. There's a tendency to always look for Pedri, let him find the right option. Similar to Messi's effect on the team. When he came off the feeling was more chaotic but also more free. Sometimes that is...
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