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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 9:48am On Apr 20, 2022
Ibukzy:
Eric was starting before Araujo or Pique got injured since the 10th of March
The guy is just pure shit,slow, nothing special and definitely not better than Lenglet is, he has caused 2 penalties in the last 3 games, always found wanting in defence, why is Xavi still persisting with him?
The only time Garcia starts in defense is if Araujo has to play RB... Or either Pique or Araujo is injured or not around.


That said, I don't know who you'd prefer to start to eliminate Xavi's bias in the heart of our defense and if you are suggesting Lengelet, then I'll have to agree with Andrew that you most likely don't watch our matches.


You complain of Eric being slow and shiit.. Then, I tell you that it's just you not being satisfied that City let him go for free because you think he's not good enough but I can confidently tell you that the young lad has improved really well, still has some lapses which involve not managing his aggression well, but with Pique by his side, he's been pretty solid, improving on his slow strides and making brilliant tackles and clearance for the team.


Just as I said in some of my older posts, I think Garcia is a CDM being forced as a defender. His technicality over time in this Barca setup shows that, time and again, he's got what to be on the same level as Man City's Rodri (maybe better if tutored well by Busi, himself) in terms of technicality and positional play, and not forgetting how difficult it is to press them.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by FirstbornWds: 1:06am On Apr 20, 2022
Lana1:
Leave here angry angry

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by FirstbornWds: 11:06pm On Apr 19, 2022
E don reach like this?

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by FirstbornWds: 9:35pm On Apr 19, 2022
CrystalTiger:
Na only 3 we dey chop sef, we're not doing badly abeg..
You are a mad man grin grin grin
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by FirstbornWds: 9:34pm On Apr 19, 2022
WhoDeyHause:
You pained because he rejected brokecelona. tongue.
Xavi is still there and we'd get better with time. Our time will come.


But you see this ones... Not even Klopp and Pep combined can save them.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by FirstbornWds: 9:30pm On Apr 19, 2022
Wait... Is ETH Mad?


Can't he see the nonsense team he's coming to manage and how irredeemable they are? Why waste such a prosperous CV on something as bad as coaching Man Utd?
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 9:15pm On Apr 19, 2022
Ibukzy:
Nico and Frenkie can definitely play that 4, we don't have to rely on Busquets all the time

And Dest can play Alba position

Garcia wey xavi dey put 5 and put Araujo for right back , you sure you dey watch Barca games
Neither of those two you mention can fit into Busquest's role. The last time we tried, we all know how it went until Busquets came in.

Alba is untouchable at the moment. Eric is only playing because Pique and Araujo are out and for the love of the game, the young is a better defender than the two French players at the heart of defense.

The only person I want to see on the bench next is Ferran. I am a big fan of the lad, no doubt, but honestly, he's been shitty for a while, esp since Pique hasn't been around. He needs to watch the game from the sidelines more to see how he could be better if playing and I think he'll do well to be rotated with Fati, Memphis, and Dembele for the rest of the season, on the left-wing.

Earlier today, it dawned on me that he used to be an RW in City and with Enrique's squad ( shuffled with Dani Olmo).. Maybe we can try him there too.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 9:08pm On Apr 19, 2022
Ibukzy:
Depay is not a Striker, why was Xavi playing him in 9 yesterday, when he is more suitable to the as an inverted winger.

Xavi has been Spanish biased, since he got here.
When ever the Spanish bleeps up , he still start them the next game, but when a player like Frenkie bleeps up , he is benched
Depay was our standing No. 9 for the most part of the this season until Aubamayeng came.

In fact, he's currently our top striker. There's no excuse for his shambolic performance ( bar injuries) and his anonymity up front yesterday.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by FirstbornWds: 8:27pm On Apr 19, 2022
Mrviktor:
Imagine the scenes if Jones scores a 90th minute winner

Damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn



The whole Manchester go erupt
Erupt in flames, you mean?
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 7:22pm On Apr 19, 2022
OhBritannia:
TRUE.
Ferran, Aubumayang and dejong are actually good in the air too.
Don't you think all the little little misses Aubumayang has had in our last two games especially in the Europa, if it was either ferran or dejong, those would have definitely being goals.

As for depay, it's true that he over dribbles sometimes and that's where the instructions of xavi should come on.
Depay and dembele should be used to make defenders get tired and to scatter the formation of opposition.
Because clearly a single defender cannot hold a player like dembele and depay for 90 minutes because of their pace and strength so the opposition has no choice than to assign two people to them which leave the ferran Torres or Aubumayang or dejong open to receive the ball and this will actually give Pedri and Frankie enough space in the middle for the killer passes to our strikers.

This could actually be the formula to balance this team.
I think we have the players to make an impact, what is lacking is positioning and the right formation.

If you ask me honestly i think our defense are trying their best. What we lack is actually goals and not defenders.
But if there is need to buy new defenders then it will be welcomed.
The only time our defenders have had issues is conceding those crazy penalties, and of course, Sir Lengelet's brainfart. Else, they've been doing well. The issue, as you said, is centered on how badly our attack seems disjointed, and that's happening because we've not had a balanced midfield since the last three games.

And then again, Xavi needs to change tactics during games. We'll not be fortunate every time if we continue to rely on wing-plays cos it appears none of our wingers know how to shoot well. Let's try another level of creativity from the middle when we are overwhelmed by the sides and get defense splitting passes from our midfielders or anybody that can get that done, but I hope it's from the midfielders, even if it's not always an assist.

Space exploitation isn't something you have to wait for the opposition to achieve. Sometimes, a good pass for the trick and that's not any of our players forté right now.

If we are going to continue like this, then we sure aren't going to do enough.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 7:02pm On Apr 19, 2022
OhBritannia:
One of the problem of Barcelona apart from the defense is the left wing ferran is playing.
I think xavi should start using ferran as a proper top 9 with Aubumayang together or with dejong together then he should change formation to 4 2 3.

With dembele right wing.
Depay left wing.
Then Ferran and Aubumayang or dejong or Aubumayang and dejong as strikers.
I think depay is more than capable of dribbling and running and shooting and crossing like dembele does which is something ferran is lacking in the left wing.

What do you guys think? Because this pattern will give us lots of goals.
With frankie and Pedri holding the Middle and providing the killer pass and crosses for any of Aubumayang, Ferran or dejong.
This is soo apt. The only problem with Depay here is his wanting to "overdo" dribbles. But this could actually work.

Cos right now, Alba has been relegated from being the offensive asset that he used to be since our defenders always want to locate Ferran ( his good positioning coming to play here), thus, leaving Alba to stay back to allow the midfielder higher up and Alba, to protect defense, which we know already that he's porous at.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 6:12pm On Apr 19, 2022
andrewbaba44:
They won’t talk of that one grin
Na Ferran money day pain them. No be the game.

But everybody know say this is the time to back everybody in the team except Lengelet. That one.... Just like Kilishi said, must move or we storm Camp Nou to move am.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 5:59pm On Apr 19, 2022
andrewbaba44:
Only Ferran torres deserved to rest ,I don’t know where the other Spanish players are coming from sir

Hope you saw Depay yesterday grin
Depay way day fall up and down
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 5:59pm On Apr 19, 2022
andrewbaba44:
Did you notice that García is good at taking long-range shots?
Yes, I did. And it's precise too but doesn't have enough power.

If he continues, then I'm sure we have a strong midfielder in him.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 5:57pm On Apr 19, 2022
GrammarNazi1:
I thought we all agreed that these guys have redeemed their image.

I think they should keep playing to further redeem their image.
Pique that has been the heart of our defense is whom he said we should drop. In just three matches that we've not played him, imagine the level of error our defenses have committed. Let's not even talk about the fact that Xavi's system works with defenders playing long, through balls to forwards which none of our defenders has been able to replicate since he got injured.

Busquets cannot retire now. It'll be the greatest mistake we'll be making after letting Messi leave. Our structure of play defends on a technical pivot and as it stands now, we don't have any midfielder of that capacity to do that than Busquest. The times we've played without him have seen us struggle really hard to maintain possession except if Jong is having a good day.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds:
Kilishihunter:
Firstbornwds E be like xavi don dey notice your posts for here

Xavi has tested Eric Garcia as a pivot in training.

— @SiqueRodriguez

Good idea cules?
Lol. I just finished seeing the training now. Omoh... Garcia is a holding midfielder and a decent one at that.. Let's not even bother with Busi's replacement. We have one already!! Lmao.

Although, he still needs to learn how to break press without fouling unnecessarily, plus his movements and passes are quite predictable too.

But he's got nice positional play and long balls. If he continues under the tutelage of Xavi and Busi himself, I'm sure he'll be a force to reckon with in no time.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 10:53pm On Apr 18, 2022
Bimmarlykay:
Barca is winning tonight no worries.. quote me after the game. cool
I'd have said you jinxed this but sha... Make I bottle up my emotion.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 10:03pm On Apr 18, 2022
Expert17:
Ter Stegen caused the goal.

He should have either come for the çross or stayed on his line.
Abeg fint even blame him... He had to stupid defenders to mark that cross yet they behaved as if they didn't care.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 9:53pm On Apr 18, 2022
Honestly, Xavi is mad!!
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 9:47pm On Apr 18, 2022
I don't know what it seems like, but Xavi better goes back to the drawing board. This poor linking between the front three is completely shit and waiting for midfielders to always step in to lift pressure cannot always work.


Just imagine the nonsense.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 9:42pm On Apr 18, 2022
True true... XaviBall don burst.

They better start again
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 9:40pm On Apr 18, 2022
jonsnow92:
Playback ni
Person wey dey gboof all day.
The guy day mad honestly
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 9:40pm On Apr 18, 2022
What sort of mindless substitution is Xavi making tonight?

Is he high?
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 9:01pm On Apr 18, 2022
More importantly, if Ferran tarries like this, then I don't see any reason why he should remain on the pitch. Let's bring in Aubamayeng or Adama to switch roles.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 9:00pm On Apr 18, 2022
brandon180:
All dembele has to improve on is his decision making and shooting
At least the fitness part seems to be a thing of the past.
No be say him get issue with dribbling
The guy can dribble anything. The manner he changes his mind and footing is worth appreciating.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 8:59pm On Apr 18, 2022
Kilishihunter:
The only positive member of that attack has been dembele but his shooting... we know the rest, He's been penetrating that Cadiz lowblock a little well though
Yes.. Looks like he's been tasked with shooting more.... Or should we say it's because of Aubamayeng's absence?

I hope it's the former cos there's no way he'll improve shooting if he doesn't take them. That shouldn't affect his passing and crosses too.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 8:57pm On Apr 18, 2022
Kilishihunter:
Condolences to him and his partner, Time and Time again we're reminded they are many things bigger than football and this is one of them
Word, brother!!!
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 8:53pm On Apr 18, 2022
If no be say na touches we won chop, I for talk say thunder go farya Aubamayeng for those horrible touches and passes way he day do. Shay e no day see Depay.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 8:52pm On Apr 18, 2022
brandon180:
Our attack is poor
Not gelling at all
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 8:51pm On Apr 18, 2022
Kilishihunter:
At least the crowd stepped up with their noise, Toress and Memphis have been non-existent in this match
Torres especially.... The transition from one end of the field to another doesn't seem to favor him. It's Eric hits it too long, or it gets to Gavi. The few times he's got the ball, he's been quite uncomfortable too
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 7:46pm On Apr 18, 2022
Ororo losses one of his twins.


Take heart champ, and come back stronger as you always do

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by FirstbornWds: 7:45pm On Apr 18, 2022
Now, I'll so love to see Memphis play well tonight.

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