Has anyone watched the first games of Barca B this season? Any thoughts?
Early impressions is that we have been a bit lacklustre in both games under Sergi thus far, although we probably deserved a win in the first game (draw) and draw in the second (lost).
Continues my early thought that he is relying a bit too much on seniority although to be fair he lost Gavi and Demir already who would have been the development focus. Kays-Ruiz too hasn't played yet being unlucky with Covid and injuries.
Again it is only 2 games but here are my early feelings on a few of the players.
Mika Marmol - Arnau Comas broke out last year and Mika could break out this season in CB. Has had a good 2 games so far and looks ahead of Mingo right now.
Ez Abde - Only a 20-25 minute appearance in the last game. Wasn't spectacular but has potential. I think he will be a good signing at this level though didn't seeing Demir potential.
Aranda - Good little player. Doesn't seem an intelligent player but is able to beat his man when in the attacking position and also efficiently adapt to midfield.
De Vega - Has had a decent first two games, but seems to be missing something. Should have stayed with Cartagena last season who wanted to keep him and reached Second division. He will keep his position in midfield until Kays-Ruiz returns I guess.
Matheus - Veteran of the midfield. I get why he is playing as he brings stability and experience. If you look at the Villarreal B team they have players aged 26 and 29 so it is a balancing act. But it is a shame to go from midfield prospects like Puig, Monchu, Collado, Ilaix in the last few seasons to ... Matheus who is just kind of there.
Jutgla/Peque Polo - Don't like what I have seen of these two so far in the A pre-season and the B games. I think that they are signings who could have been avoided. But hope they grow on me.