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    9 - Luis Suárez - v1

    45 minutes... ...2 assists ...1 assist which hit the post ...1 shot which hit the post ...1 shot which shaved the post ...:worthy:
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    Ivan Rakitić

    He's being hamstrung by Lucho's tactics, just like most of the rest.
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    Lliga: UD Almería - FC Barcelona 1-2

    That game was just horrible to watch...its a Barca without identity. The issues with Lucho's tactics we all know about, but now even the one positive that he had early in the season (central forwards and the Neymar-Messi connection) he seems to have done away with now by having wide forwards...
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    9 - Luis Suárez - v1

    Wasn't a great game, but he'll be fine. Just needs time to adapt to the team's movements and vice versa.
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    1 - Marc-Andre ter Ansplant

    Great distribution, will help out our build up play a lot
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    Adriano Correia Claro

    I really think he would be a much better option at RB than Alves. We keep mentioning Montoya and Douglas as poor Alves replacements (and hence his continued starts), but we have this guy who would be better wouldnt he?
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    Luis Enrique

    Agree with this one...its pretty similar to what I had outlined in the tactics thread Been thinking up formations in the past week with all the frustration. In particular was trying to come up with a formation that maximises our squad, the players individual skillsets, while maintaining team...
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    FC Barcelona Tactics

    Been thinking up formations in the past week with all the frustration. In particular was trying to come up with a formation that maximises our squad, the players individual skillsets, while maintaining team balance (i.e. Lucho's job!) Below is what I settled on. Positives - Suarez in his...
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    9 - Luis Suárez - v1

    Great one touch passing to open up space, and general link up play I thought was very good. Lot more to come from him obviously, but signs are very positive.
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    Rafinha Alcantara

    Played well enough, nice touches and dribbling from time to time. Will be more effective when our tactics help with midfield control.
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    Ivan Rakitić

    His skills and talents are not being optimised in Lucho's system, simple as that. He has what we need to improve our midfield, but only if used correctly.
  12. Toecrusher

    Lliga: FC Barcelona - Eibar 3-0

    Looks like Pedro is out injured so that makes it harder to rest Neymar/Messi...
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    Barca Interrogation Room - Questions we would love answered!

    Don't know about you guys, but as a culer my mind is constantly racing with questions about the team that I wish I could ask them and get answers to. HONEST answers to questions, not the PR stuff that we are fed in press conferences and interviews (which is necessary). The kind that if I was...
  14. Toecrusher

    Greatest Sporting experience you have been to?

    Haha went there all the way from NZ too mate:)
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    Luis Enrique

    In the big games, we need to play either a double pivot, or swap one of Alves and Alba for a defensive fullback. We just HAVE to. We have been sticking with this "lightweight midfield and both fullbacks attacking" strategy since Pep's time now, and despite counter after counter in the big games...
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    Greatest Sporting experience you have been to?

    Two events... One was the 0-3 at the Bernabeu in 2005 with Ronaldinho's two goals:) Was the first time I'd seen a football match live, and for it to be that one:worthy: Second was Sachin Tendulkar's last cricket game in November last year. Probably one of the most emotional days in sporting...
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    9 - Luis Suárez - v1

    Is it just me or does Suarez look a bit bulkier than usual in those clips? Not surprising given he hasn't played for so long, but its still noticeable that he is a lot 'bigger' than usual. Could affect his agility etc. when the season starts for him, but hope not....
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    Lliga: Levante - FC Barcelona 0-5

    Happy overall with good contributions from most of the starters....Messi active, Neymar decisive, Pedro and Sandro got goals, Rakitic rocketed, Iniesta played within himself, and Busi, Alba and Masch were solid. Concerns over Mathieu, who made a number of silly mistakes/clearances, and Alves...
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    Champions League: FC Barcelona - APOEL Nicosia 1-0

    Shows the strength in depth we have this year....
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    Rafinha Alcantara

    Would really like to see him in midfield...AM or CM seems to be his best position. Although his first touch at times looks a bit heavy to play those effectively... Possible 'floating' impact player from the bench this season with his tricks and flicks etc.

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