Lliga | Round 01: FC Barcelona - Deportivo Alavés S.A.D 3-0

[Icarium]

This! We need someone to make plays, Coutinho is supposed to be that guy.

Yeah, at least Arthur should have started, he deserved it after the pre season he had. I don't know what Valverde is trying to tell his players here.

 

[Calidad]

I’m no Valverde fan, but relax guys. Coutinho has only recently re-joined the group, and I’m sure he’s seen as a starter.

 

[serghei]

I’m no Valverde fan, but relax guys. Coutinho has only recently re-joined the group, and I’m sure he’s seen as a starter.

Didn't he join at the same time with some of the guys who start this game? Or even earlier than some?

 

[DonAndres]

EV eliminated another short midget from the lineup, this is close to his dream 11. All he needs is Vidal subbed in for Dembele and FC BBZ will be complete. He must be thrilled

 

[Icarium]

Guys, calm down. The season is long and the more we can rest our players the better. Coutinho and Arthur will get plenty of playing time.

Coutinho definitely will, he will be our starter obviously. But Arthur i am not sure. I agree with your point but this is the first match of the liga, the lineup should have been the best possible one which it is obviously not.

 

[messi2140]

Didn't he join at the same time with some of the guys who start this game? Or even earlier than some?

Not sure if he joined before Suarez but Im sure he joined before Umtiti. So we can throw that theory out the window.

 

[FinBarcelonafan]

At least our bench looks good now:

Barça Bench: Cillessen, Lenglet, Arthur, Rafinha, Vidal, Coutinho, Malcom.

The best bench in Barca history? Finally we have impact from bench..

 

[te amo barca]

Chill guys. EV won't dare to bench Coutinho for Roberto. Coutinho is like our second best player.

 

[serghei]

It seems best position for Coutinho in EV's mind is right wide midfielder. And the 2nd best is on the bench. And the third best is the one he does assists and scores golazos from frequently. Yep, sounds like our Ernie.

 

[te amo barca]

What did we make all these improvements in midfield for then?

Both Arthur and Coutinho need to start FFS.

We made these improvements for CL. Deportivo at home should be won with Rakitic and Roberto comfortably. If they are not enough for this, it is EV's fault.

 

[Cule4life]

Why play your 160m and 40m MF signings when you can put them on the bench and play the same old static midfield. Valverde's genius never fails to amaze me.

A moment of silence for all the people who thought he wasn't a coward and would be more adventurous this season.

We made these improvements for CL. Deportivo at home should be won with Rakitic and Roberto comfortably. If they are not enough for this, it is EV's fault.

We need to play them together to build chemistry. Can't just throw them on in the CL for the first time and expect miracles

 

[DonAndres]

We made these improvements for CL. Deportivo at home should be won with Rakitic and Roberto comfortably. If they are not enough for this, it is EV's fault.

I'm willing to bet Arthur plays like 10 minutes at most in the entirety of CL knockouts

 

[FCBfan22]

Why play your 160m and 40m MF signings when you can put them on the bench and play the same old static midfield. Valverde's genius never fails to amaze me.

A moment of silence for all the people who thought he wasn't a coward and would be more adventurous this season.

He is more adventurous. He is copying Lucho now.

 

[te amo barca]

Why play your 160m and 40m MF signings when you can put them on the bench and play the same old static midfield. Valverde's genius never fails to amaze me.

A moment of silence for all the people who thought he wasn't a coward and would be more adventurous this season.



We need to play them together to build chemistry. Can;t just throw them on in the CL for the first time and expect miracles

I agree, but it is too early to judge by one game. I think there will be lots of rotations with how many options we have in midfield.

 

[Jakabor]

It's the first match of a long season, and people are already moaning about the team selection.

Some people can't handle being a fan.