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On the one hand, it's possible Koeman has something personal against Leaqui so he's not given minutes. On the other hand, Valverde didn't trust him, nor does Koeman, and none of the NT youth coaches trusted him. Setien, who's a noone, gave him some, limited minutes. They don't have to be...

Should accept the coach doesn't rate him and that he likely won't play much under Koeman. Should've gone on a loan even earlier when told he wasn't part of the plan.

This. You never build a team of veterans or youngsters. A few of each is good, but the core must be made of players close to their prime. We've got very few of those. Mats, Griezmann, Coutinho, Roberto and Martin. Sad list since almost none of them seems a fit/good enough.

He's implying we've been lucky with spotting and buying Pedri in time?

Bbz sounds as if there were thousands of styles outthere and they never stop being figured out. Of course, coaches do have some tricks which work.. until they don't. Same as teams or even players. Look at Alba, his passes to Messi used to work quite well untik very recently. Coaches do have...

Digging up their post history could end the account, really :lol: Their calls are that bad Palencia and Miranda come to mind Wasn't there a guy here, on barcaforum, who run the site at the time?

This. The set up seems especially vulnerable, too. Shut down Messi which is not as tough as before and that's all folks. De Jong and Pedri would need to step up big.

No comments in his thread. Sums it up. Not great, not terrible. Shame he can't keep the good form up.

He could be fed more, but lots of his runs are chaotic and difficult to follow. They still have a purpose against weaker opposition, though. Also, was a constant presence in the box. Wouldn't have it with any other player in the squad. He's not we want, or need, but seems the best fit among...

Couldn't help laughing during his cameo. Sad, in reality.

He's a skilled player with the ball. Should only improve as gets more comfortable with the team. Has enough experience to judge situations well. Not worried about it. He'll be a huge liability when pressed, though. Plus, needs lots of covering.

Doesn't strike you as one of the 'naturals' who know ways to get around from early days. But he's got some great qualities, athletic, strong, fast. Hope he keeps learning.

If he had, he'd make a decent to good RB for Barca. In spite of weaknesses in defence.

Yeah. Koeman needs to integrate another atacking player in the team. Be it Griezmann, Coutinho or Trincao. And start over once Fati and Dembele are back.

You're not wrong. But usually, we've got someone else up there bar Messi and Martin. This set up works only because they play open and are utter shite so Messi manages to catch up and be in the area in time.

Well, yes, but they're supposed to do something with the ball once they get it in advanced positions bar passing it back to Messi. Even though that one two with Pedri did result in a decent chance. As of now, Messi gets the ball deep, has to create and come back in time to finish. For some time...

Not much to see. It's a very open match against a poor opponent. Looks like FDJ's supposed to play higher up the pitch, between the lines while Pedri drops deeper. Doesn't work since neither of them has good match. Everything goes through Messi.

3 at the back can go 2 ways. It either surprises competition and yields some results at the beginning only to fail miserabely after that. Or it fails right from the start and get us nothing. Tough one to call.

If I were Font, that's the kind of rumors I'd be spreading :xavi:

Said he'd do everything to keep Messi at the club. Regarding Griezmann and Coutinho... new president didn't buy them so he won't see it as a problem to take an L. It could even be popular nowadays. Remains the be seen whether there's anyone interested.. and if so, if for the right amount to...