Sports journalist, tactical analyst, scout, author of Anatomy of a Genius: Leo Messi's tactical evolution at FC Barcelona. A Barcelona fan for more than 20 years.
Tactics
Barcelona have struggled in the Champions League. Despite talent and high hopes, they've repeatedly fallen short. So how can they set up to qualify from the group stage?
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Everything about Felix is still largely an idea. He is a player with immense potential and a player whose quality is certainly there. But it's also hidden behind ifs and buts
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How Cancelo adapts to Barcelona's system will largely determine how he fares as Xavi's go-to right-back.
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Fresneda is young and raw. Nothing guarantees his success. Undoubtedly, signing him would represent a risk but his talent is such that missing out on him would be a crime
Tactics
Preseason can be a cruel mistress. It seemingly gives you so much but in reality, it’s mostly just an illusion; a mirage of what you want to be true rather than what is true.
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As a talented but extremely young and inexperienced player Roque will struggle for consistent game time, but he can make it count
Opinion
Xavi's Barcelona are champions against all the odds. Here's the full story brimmed with emotions. Enjoy.
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Barcelona's system cannot enhance the individuals. Iit can’t make them become more than they are on their own.
Tactics
There is no denying Xavi has improved this team but it’s also apparent he hasn’t improved them enough to be a powerhouse just yet
Opinion
I wouldn’t be too far off by saying football would be robbed of a generational talent if Ansu were to fail. Not to mention Barcelona would lose a hero to carry the torch into the future
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Since the beginning of the season, I’ve been very vocal about my expectations and criteriums for this new Barcelona. Xavi needs to improve the team. It’s as simple as that and it’s objective number one. Not much has changed since; I would rather sack him on the
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Barcelona need to stay true to their game model. Tweaks are necessary for every single opponent but the underlying principles, philosophy and intent must remain the same.