Lliga | Round 5: FC Barcelona - Girona 2-2

[xXKonan]

On Paper the Midfield is really balanced.

A lot better than that shitshow at Anoeta with Rafinha-Raki-Roberto.

 

[Joan]

On Paper the Midfield is really balanced.

A lot better than that shitshow at Anoeta with Rafinha-Raki-Roberto.

Is it though? Doesn't strike me as a creative one. Can't wait to see how they perform.

 

[hamoon32]

Good line-up. I would rest Busi instead of Coutinho though.

 

[Andresito]

Eleven is good but Valverde is still cautious about the bench.

Vermaelen could have taken Umtiti's place, and Rafinha/Aleña instead of Rakitic. Coutinho is there if we need goals.

 

[KingLeo10]

Valverde, I love you man. Always believed in you. It's like I made this first 11.

In fact, I love Ernie as much as I love myself now.

easy there, CR7. don't blow your cover this easily.

 

[clemente]

Wtf Umtiti is banned from CL but Pique is still playing over him?

 

[soul24rage]

Wtf Umtiti is banned from CL but Pique is still playing over him?

we gotta build chemistry with Pique and Lenglet for Spurs

 

[serghei]

Wtf Umtiti is banned from CL but Pique is still playing over him?

Maybe Ernie wants to weld this Pique - Lenglet partnership since Umtiti is suspended vs Tottenham. Makes sense.

 

[Devils]

Unbelievable staring XI.

Unreal midfield and attack.

World class.

 

[Barcaman]

Good lineup for a change

 

[Andresito]

Wtf Umtiti is banned from CL but Pique is still playing over him?

Plenty of games ahead of the Spurs game.
I think this would've been the CB pairing even if Umtiti wouldn't have been red carded, he's been playing a lot.

 

[Joan]

Everyone praising the lineup. Watch us lose.

 

[gasgas]

Wow Valverde managed to impress the fans.
let me call [MENTION=16942]BBZ8800[/MENTION] [MENTION=15376]DonAK[/MENTION]

 

[xXKonan]

Is it though? Doesn't strike me as a creative one. Can't wait to see how they perform.

In terms of ball retention and passing it's a lot better in that regard than the one at Anoeta.

And you have Vidal who is B2B Midfielder making runs into the box supporting the front three. The Anoeta Midfield lacked quite a bit in the ball area not just creativity but being able to withstand getting pressed and moving the ball around quick enough.

 

[ThwiX]

What a pleasant surprise that line-up is! Got to give it to Valverde for that one. Didn’t expect that at all.