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  1. BusiTheKing

    FC Barcelona: Win of the youth system

    It's not like top talents just fizzle out and die if they don't get prompt first team integration. If you've really got what it takes you will likely make it anyway, just perhaps through a less expedient route. It's not like no-one got the chance either. Samper, Sandro, Munir, Halilovic, Adama...
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    FC Barcelona: Win of the youth system

    To be clear, it wasn't supposed to be taken as a serious thesis. When that's said, I don't think you're entirely correct either. What serious prospects did we really fumble under Barto's reign? Maybe it just so happened that there weren't anyone that great coming through?
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    FC Barcelona: Win of the youth system

    Strong Barca teams create weak La Masia years. Weak La Masia years create weak Barca teams. Weak Barca teams create strong La Masia years. Strong La Masia years create strong Barca teams. This is the cycle.
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    11 - Raphinha

    His improvement has everything to do with the system. The good stuff he is doing currently is not something he failed at under Xavi, it's something he wasn't instructed to do at all, something he couldn't do when having to stay out wide. He is still not great at creating with the ball at his...
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    16 - Fermín López

    I think he's improved a lot since last year but Flicks's style also suits him a lot better than Xavi's.
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    10 - Lamine Yamal

    Can't wait to see him at the Camp Nou.
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    11 - Raphinha

    Remember we produced just 1.5 xg. Everyone did great tonight but the reason for the result is this guy.
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    Hans-Dieter Flick

    Nice to have some troops back as well. Let's get that result against Madrid and then we can rotate comfortably.
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    8 - Pedri

    Did great today, played like a man.
  10. BusiTheKing

    CL Round 3: Barca - Bayern 4-1

    Their attack is two or three classes above than anything we've faced so far this season. Would be surprised if we don't concede at least two. Need to strike early and take control of the game.
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    Unai Hernández

    I think he might have what it takes in the long run. At least I like him a lot in the videos. Aggressive, quick on his feet, and seems to do the right things.
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    8 - Pedri

    He was masterful and truly a joy to watch but we know what he can do when he has time and space. The problem is still implementing his game against tough sides and in intense games. For a long time we have had a tendency towards players that are great when things are going our way but liable to...
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    Ansu Fati (loaned to Monaco)

    How he played is not the point. We know he's talented enough either way. The important question was how he would look physically. And it wasn't good news.
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    Ansu Fati (loaned to Monaco)

    Looks fragile and stiff. Feel really sorry for the kid but doesn't look fit for this level.
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    Angel Correa

    Looked shit until the goal. Which was also a pretty lucky. But nice one.
  16. BusiTheKing

    La Liga Round 8: Osasuna - Barca 4-2

    Ferran back on his fabled RW?
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    Hans-Dieter Flick

    Nothing but positives so far. What I like is that we are much more adventurous and bold in attack. You need to try stuff out and you need to fail a lot before things can begin to gel. This optimistic, free, juvenile style is something we've been missing for a while. With the reference points...
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    3 - Alejandro Balde

    Broke free from his marker a few times but he rarely makes it mean something. Defensively, he's solid though. His pace is definitely something you miss once it's not there.
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    10 - Lamine Yamal

    Shame the GK got to that shot from outside box. A joy to watch game after game.
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    8 - Pedri

    Felt like we lost control after he came on and it's not the first time I'm noticing it. Torre wasn't good but he was darting around in the pockets, which made the opponent drop further back, giving us space. A dynamic off-the-ball movement stirs nervousness and awards you space. Pedri moves...

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