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Today we learned Ferran and Dani Olmo are so much better when they come off the bench.

Also this game was screaming out for Casado, but Flick has no clue on how to close down a game.
 
Well that was a fun match. Would have been more fun had we won and we should have, but I reckon only 6-5 in the end.

—IMO Kounde and Martinez culpable in two goals, but an assist and goal for them respectively so…. Kounde off of it though.
—Olmo’s worst match since we signed him? Just not involved enough.
—Great to see Cubarsi bag his first goal and the celebration was perfect. Also had a goo match overall.

Missed opportunity and who knows what the second leg will be like over a month away now..

Duchene2MacKinnon said:
Pedri pedri pedri.

He may not get the headlines but he is Barca’s best player
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IMO it’s Raph this season so far, but Pedri definitely up there. Most would disagree with this statement and say he was already good, and he was, but Pedri coming into his own this season and really the midfield general right now. IMO we need someone else who do the creative bits to complement him.

Duchene2MacKinnon said:
Kounde with a disaster class today.

However a lot to blame and flick high line didn’t work at all. Simeone took it to the cleaners today
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Part of the problem with the high line is the midfield being committed to winning the ball back higher up the pitch, though runs from midfield still aren’t picked up. Also though, and I said this at the beginning of the season, Cubarsí and Martinez lack pace. IMO it hurt Martinez today.

luiginb said:
Simeone is the better coach
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No, and I know why you’re saying it. I would just say if that was the case then how come they let go of a 2-0 lead and looked awfully defensively and without the ball for a very long stretch? Simeone had better bench options and Flick shouldn’t have subbed off Pedri or Raph.

luiginb said:
Today we learned Ferran and Dani Olmo are so much better when they come off the bench.

Also this game was screaming out for Casado, but Flick has no clue on how to close down a game.
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Agree on Ferran, tough to say with Olmo. IMO he’s still “coming back” to make that statement, but right to yank him when he did.

Agreed on Casado though.
 
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With a cool head I agree with you now. Jury's still out on Flick, his defensive style reminds me too much of Angeball but at least we play beautiful football, I wouldn't enjoy supporting a team Simeone coaches.
 
luiginb said:
With a cool head I agree with you now. Jury's still out on Flick, his defensive style reminds me too much of Angeball but at least we play beautiful football, I wouldn't enjoy supporting a team Simeone coaches.
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Flick has had success and his football style is exciting. He's a bit of a one-trick pony, but it's a good trick. Barca's been both good and exciting this season, the off game when the high line gets exposed will happen.
 
les Habs said:
IMO it’s Raph this season so far, but Pedri definitely up there. Most would disagree with this statement and say he was already good, and he was, but Pedri coming into his own this season and really the midfield general right now. IMO we need someone else who do the creative bits to complement him.



Part of the problem with the high line is the midfield being committed to winning the ball back higher up the pitch, though runs from midfield still aren’t picked up. Also though, and I said this at the beginning of the season, Cubarsí and Martinez lack pace. IMO it hurt Martinez today.


Agree on Ferran, tough to say with Olmo. IMO he’s still “coming back” to make that statement, but right to yank him when he did.

Agreed on Casado though.
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Raph has been immense. I have completely changed my perception of him and think he should be named captain. He's also the reason why I dont get the Leao, Diaz or nico rumours. He's an obvious starter. However, I think its Pedri because everything runs through him and he hasn't had a bad game this year. I would agree this year he came into his own. His form took a slight hit after the Euro (where he was the best player until lucho f***ed things up) + Olympics because of the injuries. He's now surpassed levels even prior to his injuries.

Olmo should be starting he just lacks fitness but from the start of the year he was amazing. Anyone who is questioning Flick at this point in time is out to lunch.
 
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