2021 Nations League Final Four

[serghei]

Pace up top and players that can create make a huge difference to the midfield.

Spain are not taking ball into final third slowly through midfield they are passing about in middle of park waiting to gaps to open from front three and Alonso bombing on.

Come on, it's not like they have Mbappe up there. Plus, they don't play with a 1.9m wooden pole of a striker who can't make a proper first touch. Probably plays a part too.

Well I suggested to get Ferran when we bought Trincao, people here told me Trincao is better.

Ferran under Guardiola mind you. Thank you very much. That's like having Chopin as your piano teacher.

 

[FinBarcelonafan]

Exactly, that's why I said it's difficult to judge our individuals. When system works they could work. When you have no system everyone sucks.

We are still stuck in the era of having invidiual talent over team play. Now we don't have the talent anymore.. we need to build a system to have a chance.

 

[JamDav1982]

Italy were not pressing to win ball back early they were more trying to stop ball into front three then hit on break v Barca high line.

Teams v Barca will press from front all game at moment.

 

[JamDav1982]

Come on, it's not like they have Mbappe up there. Plus, they don't play with a 1.9m wooden pole of a striker who can't make a proper first touch. Probably plays a part too.

No idea what relevance Mbappe has but Spain have pace, movement and a threat up top this game and Italy cant just flood midfield and press they were trying to hit on break.

Barca been shambolic at times but not as simple as being made out the difference in approaches between the two.

 

[Messigician]

more importantly you can see an actual system and tactics.

Unlike Koeman's terrorist football.

 

[serghei]

No idea what relevance Mbappe has but Spain have pace, movement and a threat up top this game and Italy cant just flood midfield and press they were trying to hit on break.

Barca been shambolic at times but not as simple as being made out the difference in approaches between the two.

They look fast, because they are connected and know exactly what they have to do. That's where their sense of pace comes from. A directness that stems from a clear plan and every player knowing how to play their part.

Midfield looks fast too btw. Even Busi moves faster than usual.

 

[mc_lovin]

They look fast, because they are connected and know exactly what they have to do. That's where their sense of pace comes from. A directness that stems from a clear plan and every player knowing how to play their part.

Sorry, but Spain's frontline is actually fast. Goes without saying that Koeman is a shit coach though.

 

[Rassvet]

Azpilicueta ballon d'or?

 

[Messigician]

Sorry, but Spain's frontline is actually fast. Goes without saying that Koeman is a shit coach though.

not really

 

[Zidane82]

Jorginho is such a thug ..

Clatters into Torres then bitches when Gavi leaves one on him

 

[JamDav1982]

They look fast, because they are connected and know exactly what they have to do. That's where their sense of pace comes from. A directness that stems from a clear plan and every player knowing how to play their part.

Midfield looks fast too btw. Even Busi moves faster than usual.

No they look fast compared to Barcas forwards as they are faster and better technically.

There is no 'sense of pace'.

Italy are playing in way they know the front players are a threat left with space. No one thinks that of Barca.

 

[Zidane82]

Sorry, but Spain's frontline is actually fast. Goes without saying that Koeman is a shit coach though.

Anyone but Jorginho ( and fakeRonaldo)

 

[serghei]

Azpilicueta ballon d'or?

Not popular enough.

 

[Rassvet]

Not popular enough.

or good enough

 

[Zidane82]

Absolute genius touches from Busqs !!

His detractors just see the occasional error .. yet hes so brave on the ball