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Their attack is two or three classes above than anything we've faced so far this season. Would be surprised if we don't concede at least two. Need to strike early and take control of the game.

I think he might have what it takes in the long run. At least I like him a lot in the videos. Aggressive, quick on his feet, and seems to do the right things.

He was masterful and truly a joy to watch but we know what he can do when he has time and space. The problem is still implementing his game against tough sides and in intense games. For a long time we have had a tendency towards players that are great when things are going our way but liable to...

How he played is not the point. We know he's talented enough either way. The important question was how he would look physically. And it wasn't good news.

Looks fragile and stiff. Feel really sorry for the kid but doesn't look fit for this level.

Looked shit until the goal. Which was also a pretty lucky. But nice one.

Ferran back on his fabled RW?

Nothing but positives so far. What I like is that we are much more adventurous and bold in attack. You need to try stuff out and you need to fail a lot before things can begin to gel. This optimistic, free, juvenile style is something we've been missing for a while. With the reference points...

Broke free from his marker a few times but he rarely makes it mean something. Defensively, he's solid though. His pace is definitely something you miss once it's not there.

Shame the GK got to that shot from outside box. A joy to watch game after game.

Felt like we lost control after he came on and it's not the first time I'm noticing it. Torre wasn't good but he was darting around in the pockets, which made the opponent drop further back, giving us space. A dynamic off-the-ball movement stirs nervousness and awards you space. Pedri moves...

Big job ahead of him playing alongside Torre and Eric Garcia. If he can tie that midfield together, my hat is truly off to him. Highly doubt Pedri or Gavi could pull that off.

Not too worried about Lamine. He rides the challenges well and knows not to put his body on the line. After Villareal and considering it's Bordalas, we have to trust that the ref is vigilant about him.

Yeah he looks back to his old sluggish self after playing a few games in a row. Also just a sign that his body isn't responding well to the work load. That's when muscle injuries happen. Need to face the fact that he's a player who needs more rest than most. He's no good when he's in that...

Most distance covered, most passes completed, most progressive passes, most tackles, assist on the goal. I like players that stand out when things are going against you. Especially like the constant little bursts off the ball to get seperation from his marker in the midfield. That is what you...

He was a disaster defensively. Either too passive, as with the first goal, or rushing towards the ball holder who glides past him with ease.

Ferran is such a dullard on the left flank. Rather try Pau there or Raphinha with Torre in the center, who might actually do something.

Not saying there was an agenda against him, but he was clearly viewed as a squad player to fill holes more than a talent to integrate into the first team.

A lot of prejudice around him because he wasn't picked by Xavi as the chosen one and now people seem to be nitpicking his game in order to justify that assesment. Really no reason to detract from what he's doing. He's young and is showing great things so far.

He walked off normally so there's no significant muscle damage. Will be back for Bayern for sure. Probably could be back earlier too, but smart to give him the int break as well.