Mavericky Puig

[vegitot]

Pedri was pretty bad imo. And he played when the team was fresh, not after 90 mins when the players were running like they had lead in their boots. Starting with the 2nd half and up until the end of the extra time, the team was too tired to control the game. Puig and Pjanic weren't to blame. We were getting dominated before they came on.

And opponent is fresh as well.

 

[Horatio]

Imo never had the impression Pedri was bad, maybe not his best game.

 

[serghei]

And opponent is fresh as well.

Sure. I'm waiting for Puig to get a fair start and see how he does. So far he's gotten bits here and there and he showed enough quality to be given more minutes. Rest is speculation at this point.

 

[JamDav1982]

Pedri was pretty bad imo. And he played when the team was fresh, not after 90 mins when the players were running like they had lead in their boots. Starting with the 2nd half and up until the end of the extra time, the team was too tired to control the game. Puig and Pjanic weren't to blame. We were getting dominated before they came on.

Not blaming Puig and Pjanic just saying they were poor defensively and couldnt get near Sociedad.

For me Pedri was better and ran/pressed and took ball in tighter areas without being great and did look tired.

The subs came on and more control was lost.

 

[serghei]

Imo never had the impression Pedri was bad, maybe not his best game.

More like tired and slow than bad, not his fault. He's played too much too sudden. He needs some rest big time, or else he is going to struggle as the season gets deeper.

 

[Horatio]

More like tired and slow than bad, not his fault. He's played too much too sudden. He needs some rest big time, or else he is going to struggle as the season gets deeper.

Yeah, very clearly looked tired from way he was running.

 

[serghei]

Yeah, very clearly looked tired from way he was running.

Koeman made a mistake here. The team is too tired now to show up well vs Madrid in just a few days. Should have rested more players and went with a fresher team in the Clasico.

 

[JamDav1982]

Koeman made a mistake here. The team is too tired now to show up well vs Madrid in just a few days. Should have rested more players and went with a fresher team in the Clasico.

You are assuming Barca win today with more rotations when the players that came on Barca got worse.

 

[Horatio]

Not sure if team would even advance to finals with different team.

 

[Joan]

Of course he was mostly invisible since we were tired and could not control the possession. That was a given. Was the same with every other player. Our best players were Araujo and Stegen, tells you what you need to know. Team was dominated since HT. But when he did get in possession he was good imo. His technique is impressive.

It was mostly the same with the rest of the bunch, but that is kind of a point. Was average in an average performance. Nothing really good or extraordinary about his cameo bar few sharp touches. Didn't help turn the match nor provided his usual impulse. So yeah, not bashing him as one can't expect more.

Could say he did nothing as expected?

Kidding there, go slow on me.

 

[serghei]

You are assuming Barca win today with more rotations when the players that came on Barca got worse.

Worth the risk, to get the starters more rested and attack the next La Liga games and the key CL tie with PSG.

It was mostly the same with the rest of the bunch, but that is kind of a point. Was average in an average performance. Nothing really good or extraordinary about his cameo bar few sharp touches. Didn't help turn the match nor provided his usual impulse. So yeah, not bashing him as one can't expect more.

Could say he did nothing as expected?

Kidding there, go slow on me.

OK, fair enough. I chose to commend those inspired bits of touches. But yea, if you expect him to change the game and help us turn the game around, he failed, or didn't produce as expected.

Depends how you want to frame it and what are your expectations from Puig at this point.

 

[FinBarcelonafan]

he's messi's height (1.69/1.70) but yes the dude has huge balls. Always seems extremely assertive and cocky whenever he plays. It's a great trait to have.

It's a nice change to typical Barca player. Back down whenever losing and no self confidence.

 

[Horatio]

@serghei PSG is in 5 weeks dawg.

 

[JamDav1982]

Worth the risk, to get the starters more rested and attack the next La Liga games and the key CL tie with PSG.



OK, fair enough. I chose to commend those inspired bits of touches. But yea, if you expect him to change the game and help us turn the game around, he failed, or didn't produce as expected.

It isnt worth the risk if aim is to make final.

Not sure what changes could have made anyway.

They have a number of days until Real game and one more than Real do.. if qualify.

The players if rest for Cup could have one game in the next 11 days.

 

[te amo barca]

It's a nice change to typical Barca player. Back down whenever losing and no self confidence.

well, Puig participated in neither of the three thrashings, he has no PTSD. We'll see if his determination declines once we capitulate shamefully