oh well...
1. We all agree, that we are frustrated because the Barca problems we see.
2. One of them is that not all players played the preparation games. But that is almost with every team in every season. But Barca would have needed this this time really badly because...
Secondly much bigger problem is the
dooming generation change in the team that imperils harmony and team-spirit. This spreads uncomfortble feelings among the existing older players, on top with the uncertainty of all the transition poker - and then younger players cant easily grow, if they feel the overall club state is a bit uncertain & anxiety.
Usually these things have to sorted out in pre-season. But also it is only September...
3. I do not have an easy answer, how to fix an aged/slow Suarez, nor do I know if Leo will find back to old strenght, but to me it is clear that we can not play a season successfully with 2 forwards and hope, Griszman will run for both.
4. I think sooner than later FDJ will replace Busi. At least this problem has a solution in sight.
But for the defensive line... I hope Umtiti makes a strong comeback, as we wont survivie a full season without 3 solid/stable defenders. Now that Alba is out we will see how Firpo does...
5. It is sad, that former potent players like Vidal, Rakitic, are not back on track, but maybe they have waited, how the transition poker phase will end. I like Vidal, once started playing for Barca, good def. and attacking skill. One of the few that are able to play fast 1-2 in crowded defensive lines. But in a recent training stream it was a bit lacklustering/stiff how he appeared.
Given the (mediocre) gamestyle vs. BVB on Tuesday, with a lucky outcome, it gives EV time to breath and consolidate the team....
