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Vitor Roque: In-depth tactical analysis of his roles at Xavi's Barcelona
As a talented but extremely young and inexperienced player Roque will struggle for consistent game time, but he can make it count
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Raphinha: The making of Xavi's own difference-maker?
Raphinha not only embraces the role of a difference maker but also thrives in exactly what the squad has been missing
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Raphinha & the annihilation of the offside line
Raphinha is the master of the parallel run and we’ve already seen him reap the benefits of its (almost) unstoppable nature.
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Ansu Fati : The search for the new Barcelona no.9
Ansu Fati has elite instincts as a number 9, exploiting space between defenders with well-timed runs. coupled with clinical finishing
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Inverting the script: Xavi's formula to unleash Sergiño Dest at Barcelona
Dest’s driving with the ball. Progressive runs, in particular, are something that immediately catches the eye when you watch him play.
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The Modern Pivot: 5 players who could replace Sergio Busquets at Barcelona
Replacing Busquets like-for-like will be an almost impossible job. Adjusting his role would probably be the way forward
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The anatomy of the rise and fall of Marc-André ter Stegen
Ter Stegen’s technique has become inconsistent which before, he could make up for, in sheer athleticism and power
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Ferran Torres: A versatile dynamo for a static Barcelona frontline
Ferran excels in finding space. But would that be enough for him to cement a starting spot for Barca?
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Eric García & Xavi's backline dilemma
Eric is very much a player who snuffs out attacks by reading the game well and staying a step ahead of his opposition.
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Pedri & Gavi: Co-existing in Xavi's jigsaw
Pedri is the more advanced and offensive while Gavi is the ball retainer and progressor
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Nico González & Frenkie de Jong: What makes an ideal Barcelona interior?
A Barca interior needs great spatial awareness to find pockets of space and link defence with attack.