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We are about to win a game without Busquets in a stadium we historically have difficuly in... even after Xavi did his absolute best to play the worst tactics and line up he possibly could.

You have some serious reading comprehension issues. Reread what I said and try again.

Xavi's genius adjustment for the second half is to now have Pedri playing deep in a double pivot with De Jong instead of Gavi. However, Xavi and other coaches could never make a mistake, right?

Dude you are hilarious. Busquets gets picked there all the time, or he's just not there in the first place because he got caught upfront and it's been 10 seconds and he's still not back in position yet. Busquets is a DM that makes everyone else defend for him. The tactics and line up has been...

People wondering why our midfield looks like shit. Why not just play De Jong in Busquets role? Instead he's playing a 3-2-4-1 with Balde playing forward vs Raphina for some reason and Gavi playing deep like a double pivot with Frenkie. Xavi has played Xaviball all preseason and game one. Then...

The problem really hasnt been midfield. It was a goaltending mistake and poor set piece defending. What actually makes sense is them wanting Auba, because despite playing a back 3, the rest of the line up are average to below average goal scorers.

I would of expected Xavi to prioritize pressing and triangles, having the midfield always be available for a quick pass. A quick ball into space to fast wingers would of been a bonus. Instead we have a midfield that is miles apart, wingers alone on the touchline and a team built around...

Yea but Alonso is almost as old as Alba and it's questionable whether he is more effective going forward and he is definitely worse on defense. I rather bring in 25mil for Auba and spend it on a younger, class LB or RB. We could survive with Alba and Balde this season. RB should be priority over...

The only thing that drives me crazy is watching us get knocked out of CL and lose countless games due to Busquets either being out of position or getting exposed by every top side. Xavi has loyalty to players he played with and Busquets is a close friend. There is no footballing reason why...

We've both explained it very clearly yet you keep using the same excuse. It's not up for discussion anymore. Xavi caters to Busquets. It doesnt work against top opposition. It barely even works against La Liga teams. It didnt work last season. It's not working this season. A team built around...

The point he is making is that it is kind of hard for De Jong to be considered a top CM when he is playing in a flawed system that is built around Busquets (I laughed out loud typing that because it's so fucking ridiculous). Not to mention last season he was not only babysitting Busquets, but...

I would like one of our fullbacks to be a well rounded, balanced player. He obviously needs to be able to attack as well, not strictly a defensive option. The other should be given free reign to attack, like Alves in the past. A dribbler who can take on defenders like Frimpong would be a good...

How is that any sort of point. I compared Dest being better for national team to Barca. I didn't mention Frimpong for national team at all. He plays great in Germany, for his club. He can do anything Dest can do, he's just faster and can do it better. If we could sell Dest for 20mil and bring...

Interesting comment. When was the last time you saw Dest dribble past, or even take on an opponent in the final third successfully? I can't remember either. Dest has offered very little other than fancy footwork going forward since joining, so not sure how they are the same. If his...

Frimpong has pace, dribbling and balls. He can beat defenders and get into the box. We havent had that since early Alves. Meunier is already 30 and he's average going forward and not great defensively. Flushing money down the toilet. At least you get someone who is effective going forward in...

Out of all the fullbacks I've researched the past few days and come across this summer- this kid is by far the most exciting. He has incredible pace and dribbling, better than all our wingers, even Dembele (who pushes the ball past defender and beats with pace, I dont consider this dribbling)...

This shit is hilarious. Why are so many of you stating "players are going well into their 30s!!!" Blah blah enough already. A small, handful of players keep up a high level in their 30s, but they are still DECLINING, slowly but surely. Even Messi, imo the goat, was not the same player at 28...

Meanwhile we are panic buying from a selection of bums. Weird that out of every position, they chose to ignore our weakest in both fullbacks (other than Busquets).

So modern CBs across the world all play like traditional Barca CBs now?! Wow, I've learned something new. Totally 100% accurate. 🙃

He doesnt need protection. He needs to be played as a CB because he's a CB, not a RB. You dont replace a young CB who's only weakness is being weak on the ball and long passes. A defender needs to defend first and foremost and he can do that, and he was free. People love Puyol but forget he...