Francesc "Tito" Vilanova

[Catorce]

Why is Tito praised for putting Adriano at CB? Yes, it may indeed be a surprise, but Adriano did not play that great in my opinion. You can just see he isn't a real defender, his position was weak and could have put Cristiano Ronaldo offside as most good CB's would have done in that situation.

 

[Tomchin]

Why is Tito praised for putting Adriano at CB? Yes, it may indeed be a surprise, but Adriano did not play that great in my opinion. You can just see he isn't a real defender, his position was weak and could have put Cristiano Ronaldo offside as most good CB's would have done in that situation.

Song would probably have done poorer though, I thought in general Adriano was quite good. Tito also explained that he put Adriano there instead of Song, because Adriano is faster than Song, and speed is needed against a team like RM.

 

[Aryagorn]

Tito even more crazy than Pep with tactical moves... Only he doesn't take so much tension!!

 

[mixer]

Vilanova: "Mallorca on loan was a good option for Fontas. If he does well, he has a big chance to return, we'll keep a close eye on him."
Vilanova: "Happy with our game and the results but of course you can always do better. Two-horse race? Atletico and Malaga are up there too"
Vilanova: "Mourinho wants less Barça talk because Chelsea won CL and Madrid Liga? That's correct. And Barça won World Cup Clubs and Copa."
Vilanova: "Messi could become father this weekend? I don't know, he didn't tell me about that."
Vilanova: "Pique is not yet 100% fit and we don't want to take any risks. We wait for the decision of the medical staff."
Vilanova: "We won't sign any centre back in January. Bartra could play tomorrow? He'll play when we think he should. I know him best."
Vilanova: "Accusations Madrid press about Pepe video? We record games in a way we see the whole pitch, no focus on one player. It's a lie."
Vilanova: "Villa returns from a very serious injury, but he's doing better every day. Of course he wanted to play clasico, all players do."
Vilanova: "More direct playing style this season, less possession? I don't agree, I don't see a big difference with last season."

 

[Corb]

 

[xaviniesta]

i must say the defensive record this season has been very bad. 1 goal conceded per game or even more? 17 goals conceded in 13 games am i right?


edit.
Barcelona have conceded 17 goals in 12 official games this season (1.42 per game) #fcblive Guardiola's Barcelona 181 in 247 (0.73 per game)


and
Tito's Barcelona has scored 33 goals in 12 official games (2.75 per game) #fcblive Guardiola's Barcelona scored 638 in 247 (2.58)
via
https://twitter.com/BarcaStat

 

[footyfan]

His in game substitutions can't get better. On the other hand, I don't understand why he simply didn't buy a CB in the summer. I don't think he imagined we would lose Pique and Puyol at the same time. We should honestly stop trying to rewrite the footballing textbook and play defenders at CB.

 

[Barcilliant]

Fuck me. Is he just being Rosell's "Yes Sir" footsoldier?? Everyone is screaming for a CB yet all the talk in the Barca media is about Neymar. Tito is taking too many risks. His luck is helping him at the moment but when that runs out I shudder to think what will happen.

 

[BarcaOG]

substitutions are overwhelmingly on point.

something pep was never the best at.

 

[Flavia]

His subs are really spot on. I just want he could see the need of a cb as clearly as those...

 

[FCBarca]

His subs are really spot on. I just want he could see the need of a cb as clearly as those...

Definitely liking Tito's style as a a coach so far - but there continues to be a lack of cohesion defensively, regardless of who is available...Can't recall this many defensive errors in such a short time span

 

[Barcilliant]

We have conceded too many goals this season and Tito has to take responsibility. In the end it will surely come back to bite us. His subs are spot on -he reads the game well and reacts with the right moves. He is much better then Pep in this regards. Where he is suspect is defence.

 

[numero]

Pep used to play Iniesta as a winger & NOW TITO is playing SONG as a CB .


Our extra dimensional coaches

 

[Tomchin]

Definitely liking Tito's style as a a coach so far - but there continues to be a lack of cohesion defensively, regardless of who is available...Can't recall this many defensive errors in such a short time span

How often did it happen under Pep that Pique and Puyol were both out for so long time though?

 

[FCBarca]

How often did it happen under Pep that Pique and Puyol were both out for so long time though?

We saw Pep employ a lot of defensive lineups though in that back 4...I think it's too easy to say it's due to the injuries...There's been a lack of cohesion, just watch the back 4 for several minutes at a time and see how often they float around the pitch and are rarely in harmony