CL Round 3: Inter - FC Barcelona 1-0
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And Frenkie still out.
Alonso will accompany Xavi at the press conference, meaning he will start.
Also read reports that Eric, Roberto, Pedri and Raphinha were coming in.
Think the XI is pretty obvious.
ter Stegen
Roberto, Eric, Christensen, Alonso
Gavi, Busi, Pedri
Raphinha, Lewy, Dembele
Alonso will accompany Xavi at the press conference, meaning he will start.
Also read reports that Eric, Roberto, Pedri and Raphinha were coming in.
Think the XI is pretty obvious.
ter Stegen
Roberto, Eric, Christensen, Alonso
Gavi, Busi, Pedri
Raphinha, Lewy, Dembele
FinBarcelonafan
Well-known member
I think Xavi worried about defending special situations. He doesn't trust Balde in those. Corners and free kicks.
Birdy
Senior Member
Some tactics:
1) How we sHOULDN't play:
Classic 4-3-3 in the rigid way Xavi implements it.
Problems: No space against 3-5-2 other than the fullbacks, which will have nowhere to pass as attackers will be locked
Danger:
This.
A possible steal in the md creates immediately a counter situation for Inter (with their wingbacks released) of 5 against 5 at the back
2) How we should play IMO:
3 atb in essence, with the nominal RB being a third CB, and the LB advanced (something that happens often under Xavi in possession. But now it should happen in and out of possession)
Pros: Nullifies the counter threat from Inter: a ball loss will result in 3 v 4 or 5 v 7 (including wingbacks) at the back, which still gives us numerical superiority.
Pros: Gives us better structure to break them down, with their 3at pinned by two attackers and our interiors changing position in between their md to find space and release through balls to 3 or 4 options (2 strikers, and one or two wingers depending on angle)
1) How we sHOULDN't play:
Classic 4-3-3 in the rigid way Xavi implements it.
Problems: No space against 3-5-2 other than the fullbacks, which will have nowhere to pass as attackers will be locked
Danger:
This.
A possible steal in the md creates immediately a counter situation for Inter (with their wingbacks released) of 5 against 5 at the back
2) How we should play IMO:
3 atb in essence, with the nominal RB being a third CB, and the LB advanced (something that happens often under Xavi in possession. But now it should happen in and out of possession)
Pros: Nullifies the counter threat from Inter: a ball loss will result in 3 v 4 or 5 v 7 (including wingbacks) at the back, which still gives us numerical superiority.
Pros: Gives us better structure to break them down, with their 3at pinned by two attackers and our interiors changing position in between their md to find space and release through balls to 3 or 4 options (2 strikers, and one or two wingers depending on angle)
Messi983
Senior Member
Pretty sure that's how Xavi would want to play but won't be able to without Kounde, Araujo and FDJ.
What would be your XI with who's available?
Birdy
Senior Member
Not many options, but I wouldn't play Roberto
Marcos Alonso - Eric - Christensen at the back
Balde LWB, Dembele or Raphinia RW
Then the md trio that will start, Lewa up top of course, and a questionmark remains if Raphnia or Dembele can be effective in the half-space.
Previous games have shown they are NOT.
Hence, I will be more daring and drop Raphinia and go for Ansu
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