It is really disappointing. Our defence needs a little bit of work. Busquets is starting to be a weak spot for us.
Pique and Busquets need to be simple and efficient. Never slow the game. And Valverde must realize that we need to play faster in order to break down opponents.
Fact: we cannot play an effective 433 with Messi. It is just a fact. As much as I want us to play with that formation, it is quite clear at this point.
I believe 442 is the ideal formation for us now or more 4213 (? is that even a formation
)
Here (attacking):
Coutinho Suarez Dembele
Messi
Busquets Rakitic
Alba Umtiti Pique Roberto
Stegen
and here (defending):
Suarez Messi
Coutinho Busquets Rakitic Dembele
Alba Umtiti Pique Roberto
Stegen
But again, I believe that Busquets will struggle in this formation. It will eventually be either Busquets or Messi. One has to be benched.