Lliga: FC Barcelona - Elche 3-0

[Antimadridista1]

What bothers me in this line-up is Bartra being on the bench.
Looks like Lucho also didn't understand the lesson : no more Mascherano at centre back position.

 

[darthvader7888]

3 coaches can't all be wrong. At least that's how I see it.

They can. Tito and Tata weren't very good coaches, and Enrique has yet to prove himself.

 

[instinct]

What bothers me in this line-up is Bartra being on the bench.
Looks like Lucho also didn't understand the lesson : no more Mascherano at centre back position.

First game ffs.

Obvious choice for me.

 

[Sumlit]

I don't mind Masche starting at CB. It's only the first game of the season. Love seeing Munir there. rewarding the kid for a great pre-season.

 

[Antimadridista1]

First game ffs.

Obvious choice for me.

What is obvious ? That our best centre back of last season is on the bench (Bartra) and that the worst is starting (Javier) ?
Where is the logic ?

Nevertheless, I'm very happy to see Munir starting. Well deserved.

 

[Flavia]

They can. Tito and Tata weren't very good coaches, and Enrique has yet to prove himself.

Tito was a good coach. Tata wasn't all bad, but his methodology and tactics weren't always spot on. Bartra is good, but I'm sure Lucho has his reasons not to start him today.

 

[linetty]

First game of the season... Lucho going with experience at the back is the right decision.

 

[Zangash]

3 coaches can't all be wrong. At least that's how I see it.

I don't know what you're talking about. Ferguson, Moyes, and LVG all rely pretty heavily on Tom Clevery and everyone and their nan knows he's shit.

 

[Devils]

Of course Masch was going to start with both Pique and Verm out.

I'm more surprised at Montoya not starting over Alves.

 

[Zangash]

Masch is there for his experience and leadership and may still be a better CB than Bartra anyway.

A partership of Mathieu and Bartra wouldnt have that at moment with Mathieu still bedding in.

Why do we need experience and leadership against Elche? This is a team that our B team competed against no less than two seasons ago.

And in response to that bolded part, all I can ask is what the hell you're smoking.

 

[darthvader7888]

Tito was a good coach. Tata wasn't all bad, but his methodology and tactics weren't always spot on. Bartra is good, but I'm sure Lucho has his reasons not to start him today.

Well, Tata failed with us, and imo Tito wasn't that successful either (though some would disagree because of the La Liga trophy). He certainly made mistakes. And we don't really know yet how good Enrique is. So there is a chance of all 3 of them being wrong.

 

[zehbsc]

cant wait to see the team in action again. lets start with a messi hattrick.

 

[Zangash]

Seriously, if Bartra will never start because he doesn't have the "experience" that Mascherano has he never will, and should leave. I don't see why it's so hard to trust Bartra against a team as low on the totem pole as Elche when Munir and Rafinha, who are both making their debuts, are trusted enough to play up front.

 

[instinct]

Fuck it, I'm so excited that I don't even care who starts. I'm sure that they will play a good game no matter wether Mascherano or Bartra tackle the sh*t out of the opposing attack. Visca Barca!

 

[zehbsc]

is neymar in the starting lineup?