Alex Song

[Decanus]

Messi says Tata is changing the mindset and there may be times when Barca " have to park the bus".

 

[CatalinR10]

He'll probably start tomorow since Busquets won't travel with the team.

 

[Stric]

Have I missed something? Song was never bad for us, but lately there's a whole wave of posts that make it sound like he's the Messi of defensive midfielders. I thought he was quite good pretty much on every occasion he's played, but I never said "wow" after any of his performances.

 

[evilhita666]

He'll get his chance anyway as Busquets is not called to the Rayo match...

 

[Learo]

That would work with someone who's a genuine DM next to him / behind him. Song is not. Mascherano would probably fit that bill best.

By that logic, Busi isnt a genuine DM either, just a converted AM under Pep.

 

[Neal Faradinho]

We need to try out a double pivot with Song and Busi

 

[Galning]

He had a good game although it seems like he is another victim of the Ibra-syndrome. He is so strong whenever he just stands there and a player runs into him it's a foul.

 

[Semi-Neutral]

Galning, I think that was more due to the dumb ref than anything else.

I agree about him having a good game though, he was a great presence in midfield.

 

[psychotsek]

I know I'm spoiled by Busi but he (Song) feels like an amateur whenever I see him play.

 

[Aryagorn]

Double pivot for the win

Busi the DM, Song the BTB, Fabregas leading the midfield, Iniesta in RW (more of a midfielder though) with Messi and Neymar wreaking havoc upfront.... Come on Tata, let's do it!!

 

[Ursegor]

Double pivot for the win

Busi the DM, Song the BTB, Fabregas leading the midfield, Iniesta in RW (more of a midfielder though) with Messi and Neymar wreaking havoc upfront.... Come on Tata, let's do it!!

We want to win titles.

 

[Truthist]

I thought he was very good last night and I'm of the opinion that in the tough away games I'd play him even ahead of Busquets due to his physicality and energy.

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[Galning]

Galning, I think that was more due to the dumb ref than anything else.

Yeah you might be right.

 

[Butaan4barca]

I know I'm spoiled by Busi but he (Song) feels like an amateur whenever I see him play.

I think with current tactics used by martino, song will be an important substitute.

Another dimension to attack once he subs busquets specially in matches where we will face strong defense outlets with the us behind and looking for goals.

That lost possession match was intentional strategy to test extra Model. Possession based model is great, we will stick to it, like forever but changing model during the matches in certain situations could make us more unpredicted.

Example: Team now come prepared to sit back and counter attack, especially in european competition. How about picking them by surprise by losing possession more often by making quick attacks and taking long shots, attempting quick long balls. Deploying crossing wingers instead of incutting-back passers.

I think, thats pretty smart by martino. Will take us to next level. We will still enjoy possession, when ever we like to. But for quick transition to def to attack, song will be an accessory to busquets especially for his energy, tackling ability to win possession in the middle of the pitch, i think.

 

[CatalinR10]