barcanuck
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The yearning question of 2015.
Really worried about this game, especially regarding the fitness department, as shown in the previous matches, we are clearly not ready which is not the case for the opposing team.
Even 100% fit, Athletic away is no laughing matter, we will definitely need some luck to get the 3 points.
Rafinha should complete the attacking trio and Alba will probably take back his position (Well I hope and that's the only good news).
Even 100% fit, Athletic away is no laughing matter, we will definitely need some luck to get the 3 points.
Rafinha should complete the attacking trio and Alba will probably take back his position (Well I hope and that's the only good news).
SKS-
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Far from an easy game: Bilbao will be going into the match with a ton of confidence & it surely doesn't help that Pique/Neymar will be missing as well as Alba not being fully fit. Although to be fair I would rather have Alba at 75% than the other options we have at LB.
Barca will need to handle the early pressure from Bilbao and really control the tempo. Unlike the last visit to their ground, Barca will have Busquets & Iniesta in the starting XI, which will be crucial to the aforementioned tempo.
Getting a draw wouldn't be the worst thing in the world, but if Barca play to their potential, then three points could be had.
Barca will need to handle the early pressure from Bilbao and really control the tempo. Unlike the last visit to their ground, Barca will have Busquets & Iniesta in the starting XI, which will be crucial to the aforementioned tempo.
Getting a draw wouldn't be the worst thing in the world, but if Barca play to their potential, then three points could be had.
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vigneshFCB
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Seeing as Lucho is extremely pragmatic (almost as pragmatic as Mourinho) I think Lucho will go for a counterattacking approach. If this is the case, Athletic will dominate possession (circa 55-60%).
TornAndFrayed
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nay
Trickykid
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Conceding up to 60% possession? Against Bilbao? We conceded 56% possession in Munich with a 3-0 lead in hand, and you honestly think we could give up the ball even more against Bilbao?
Your insight in our team is shockingly low.
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vigneshFCB
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If Luis Enrique consciously goes for a counterattacking approach. This was not the case against Bayern (where the team fought for possession). The team is clearly physically unable to press completely and effectively given the schedule. Hence my educated guess.
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Trickykid
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Right, give me a few examples of Lucho going all out counter attack, not even bothering to fight for possession?
raskolnikov
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Bilbao are not going to be foolishly walking into that trap though.
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vigneshFCB
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This possible approach would be unique because the team is clearly tired and nowhere near 100%..
Also, please don't be so hostile (''your insight in the team is shockingly low'') towards me. I merely give my opinion.
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