Loki
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Raphinha did NOT come out to train today and left the Ciutat Esportiva just before his teammates begun their session on the field despite good sensations the days before. [@monfortcarlos]
La Liga Round 10: Real - Barca
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Loki
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Looks like he wanted to start in the Clasico too much....Let's hope it doesn't delay his return. Team has physical problems, runs according to reports 4km less than last season due to muscle fatigue, 6 players injured, Frenkie gastroenteritis yesterday.
I don't know, Clasico looks really bad now. Maybe Flick should play with 4 midfielders, try to slow down and control the game more. Invite the blancos to attack, try counters. Would definitely surprise Alonso, but it could also suprise us
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I don't know, Clasico looks really bad now. Maybe Flick should play with 4 midfielders, try to slow down and control the game more. Invite the blancos to attack, try counters. Would definitely surprise Alonso, but it could also suprise us
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FCBarca
Truth
That’s a cold bit of news on an already frosty start to autumn - lousy luck unfortunately
I like what Flick said the other day about the player and how important his absence has been to the team dynamic - he’s a spark plug in the first line of play with the ridiculous pressing alone, moreover he has shown up in every Clasico like a legend. You can’t cover for a loss like that
Players will need to step up and Flick & his staff must be aware that the pressing will require a lot of tactical discipline & effort to step up. Clásicos are different sauce
Masetro10
Member
Guys we arent winning this. It's always easy to tell who will win leading into the game.
Raphinha injured
Frenkie sick
Barca whole team injured
Defense sucks
Vs
Real Madrid whole team available
Real Madrid getting PK or red every game
Real Madrid no negative stories
Yeah it's gonna be 3-1 RM
Raphinha injured
Frenkie sick
Barca whole team injured
Defense sucks
Vs
Real Madrid whole team available
Real Madrid getting PK or red every game
Real Madrid no negative stories
Yeah it's gonna be 3-1 RM
Richard.H
Senior Member
I am still a little surprised as to why our team is having so many physicaly struggles this season. We did not play CWC while other teams did. Something wrong with our training/fitness/diet/sleep routine or are these players softer than the ones in EPL and RM?Looks like he wanted to start in the Clasico too much....Let's hope it doesn't delay his return. Team has physical problems, runs according to reports 4km less than last season due to muscle fatigue, 6 players injured, Frenkie gastroenteritis yesterday.
I don't know, Clasico looks really bad now. Maybe Flick should play with 4 midfielders, try to slow down and control the game more. Invite the blancos to attack, try counters. Would definitely surprise Alonso, but it could also suprise us
Masetro10
Member
Injuries just happen. Small squad leads to a cascade effect of injuries
serghei
Senior Member
The struggles come from athleticism issues of most of our players. Few players in this team can play with full intensity for 90 mins for 2 consecutive seasons while playing almost every game.
La Masia is not reknown for producing physically impressive players, which is fundamental for Flick ball and modern football in general. That type of quality should come from high level acquisitions, which are expensive. Which is why signings like Ferran or Olmo are a bit problematic when on lower funds. You should aim for tougher, faster, stronger, more fit players.
Look at how much we miss Raphinha. He is the only player we have who is very much an elite athlete from top to bottom, both physically and mentally.
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FinBarcelonafan
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At least Barca has no pressure for this game. It's Real's to win by all means. We can be calma. Real can only blow this. This is Barca at it's weakest.
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