Messi983
Senior Member
There might be lower expectations for this team but not much will change for them individually. They might become even bigger scapegoats for some people who will blame them for Messi leaving.
Philippe Coutinho
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There might be lower expectations for this team but not much will change for them individually. They might become even bigger scapegoats for some people who will blame them for Messi leaving.
malvolio
Senior Member
he was pretty decent before the injury last season. combining well with messi. but then again, that was a very small sample and now he'll have to combine with depay/griezmann.
BBZ8800
Senior Member
I'm going to tag you if they flop this season. And if they succeed, you can tag me
I don't know if they'll flop.
I am just saying that they look way happier.
Not every player in the world needs to be happy for playing in a team where every action goes through one player, regardless of how good he is.
Sailor Mars
Well-known member
Well, I sure hope so, but my feeling is that a lot of fans are just feeling apathetic after the Messi departure.
KingLeo10
Senior Member
Sure, but if happiness is the metric, Messi also looks happier that he isn't surrounded by bums like Coutinho and Dembele.
fergus90
Senior Member
I keep seeing news that Koeman likes him.
No doubt, because on numerous occasions last year he alluded to the fact Coutinho was injured when talking about issues with the squad. He will definitely get his share of playing time.
DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
Might not have been able to sell him last summer anyway, but it was reported that Koeman insisted on Coutinho staying since he really liked him. I believe Coutinho even said Koeman called him right after the CL final to tell him he would be a big part of his plans.
I actually think they will both rise to the challenge if they are given the chance
That?s excellent news if true !!
They may both rise to the challenge .. in some ways the average workload has gone down as it?s all shared between ten outfield players instead of 9
Messi had many amazing moments but as soon as we lost possession he lost interest.. there is a clip doing the rounds of just such an instance.. we lost the ball and he turned his back on the play and was looking down at the ground for some reason ... maybe just zoning out ?
The only time he chased back was when he lost possession..
Only Griezmann will do defensive work. Forget Coutinho.
Both Griezmann and Coutinho need freedom to roam, operate same space. Unless Koeman somehow suddenly turns Coutinho into a CM like Iniesta.
Messi983
Senior Member
TBH IF we can't offload Cou (very likely) I wouldn't mind seeing something like this. Should obviously try out in easier games before playing this lineup against RM/AM. 
MATS
defense
Pedri-FDJ-Cou
--Griez--
-Memphis-Ansu-
But this probably has more to do with me just not wanting to see Busi in the lineup than being desperate to give another chance to Cou.
MATS
defense
Pedri-FDJ-Cou
--Griez--
-Memphis-Ansu-
But this probably has more to do with me just not wanting to see Busi in the lineup than being desperate to give another chance to Cou.
Raketa10
Senior Member
https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futb...555/barca-habria-ofrecido-coutinho-lazio.html
It looks like we are desperately trying to offload him since Umtiti has no offers and Pjanic deal is in the air. IMHO ha has no place in this team so if we can sell him we should. He is not a winger nor a midfielder. The only thing he can be is a replacement for Griezmann and he is way to expensive for that.
It looks like we are desperately trying to offload him since Umtiti has no offers and Pjanic deal is in the air. IMHO ha has no place in this team so if we can sell him we should. He is not a winger nor a midfielder. The only thing he can be is a replacement for Griezmann and he is way to expensive for that.
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