La Liga Round 1: FC Barcelona - Rayo Vallecano 0-0
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serghei
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Most City players around the area of the ball do that. With Barca, they wait for the ball in their position, but this is not useful if a sector is cluttered and the ball will not come out. You need to adapt to the situation and find solutions: bringing more men near the ball and developing combinations in short spaces, or playing more direct and by-pass the crowded area using longer balls.
We are doing neither, but rather pass to Busi only for the ball to be passed back to CBs and fullbacks, which fullbacks are now the worst part of the team.
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FCBarca
Mike the Knife
Definitely disappointing, we were the better team but couldn't find the goal - apart from the penalties that you know we were never going to get with Hernandez Hernandez. The one right in front of him, perfect example of how corrupt the RFEF is
I think Xavi has to get some criticism here playing Araujo there in these matchups, things were better with Roberto. We're definitely not effective linking the midfield into attack and for someone of Xavi's pedigree, that should be his bread & butter. Now, rather than those who think Frenkie was a solution there's no question Bernardo would've unlocked many situations and played the ball forward into dangerous positions. That's missing and that we're not getting yet from Gavi consistently
No question we need a RB
I think Xavi has to get some criticism here playing Araujo there in these matchups, things were better with Roberto. We're definitely not effective linking the midfield into attack and for someone of Xavi's pedigree, that should be his bread & butter. Now, rather than those who think Frenkie was a solution there's no question Bernardo would've unlocked many situations and played the ball forward into dangerous positions. That's missing and that we're not getting yet from Gavi consistently
No question we need a RB
serghei
Senior Member
Xavi needs to work fast to figure it out, because you can't afford to have a terrible start like last season. Madrid will run away with the league if we waste easy points like that.
He clearly has a problem vs disciplined defensive teams that can play with intensity and organization.
He clearly has a problem vs disciplined defensive teams that can play with intensity and organization.
JerseyAddict
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Xavi is green. This is not some "easy peasy league" he is used to
Iniesta Ultra
Senior Member
I don't know anything about Galtier but PSG keeps rocking like this through the season would love to have him here. I mean even I weren't genius enough to consider putting Mbappe on the right, much less asking his permission to do so. Dude wouldn't have been scared to play Puig, keep midfield open, or reinvigorate dna.
Fati_Future_BallonDor
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Liverpool had the same problem last night against Palace who played 4:5:1 and when Liverpool had Nunez sent off they went 5:4:1 !!
Messi983
Senior Member
Can't be worse than the ancient one.
Respekt_III
Anti-everything
Impressive they kept the same number of players even after Andy carol got sent off.
Guy plays basic as shit but got his teams going with incredible energy and motivation. Got that typical french cuntagance too which will sit well with coach Mbappe.
Lets see how he does against other top managers.
Fati_Future_BallonDor
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Ney and Messi look a lot more motivated than last season which also helps the team. If Mbappe stops his childish behaviour they have a good chance to win the cl.
Iniesta Ultra
Senior Member
Nah it's about Messi false 9 and Neymar on the left which Poch wasn't smart or brave enough to try.
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