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ajnotkeith
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The main problem is that by all conceivable metrics, the eye test, points, xG, whatever, we are not any better than we were after January last season despite significantly improving the team.
That is a really bad sign and would probably suggest the players that have been added are not suitable for the system or being used correctly. For example, what is the difference between Lewa and Auba in this system? They're providing roughly equal levels of production all things considered...
Xavi needs to sort out his shit and become a bit more flexible else he will be sacked soon.
That is a really bad sign and would probably suggest the players that have been added are not suitable for the system or being used correctly. For example, what is the difference between Lewa and Auba in this system? They're providing roughly equal levels of production all things considered...
Xavi needs to sort out his shit and become a bit more flexible else he will be sacked soon.
khaled_a_d
Senior Member
Raphinha had Vinicius & Neymar who are far superior players and creators/goal scorers and he had to take a back seat to them.
Dembele had Mbappe and Griezmann, again far superior player whom he had to take a back seat to, in terms if creating and attacking space.
In both cases there were better creators and stars of the team, who knew better who to pass to or when to attack space.
Who will do that in Barca?
Raphinha and Dembele are the ones who are supposed to do that, there are no one whom they have to take a back seat to.
There is a clear pattern in their play tbh, and it isn't really encouraging.
And if this is just who they are, and can't attack space, then considering they were both hand picked by Xavi, it is his own fault, and fault of the board for trusting him to pick those players instead of the scouts and SD
serghei
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Players are used well.
The thing that hurts us massively is the financial aspect, especially the rules of LFP and that Tebas moron. All teams make transfers that flop pretty regularly, this is not exclusive to Barcelona. However, royal flops like Coutinho and Dembele and some others during Bartomeu tenure are pretty rare. It is insane to sign players for 300m, and for those players to then be sold for Aston Villa for 20m and likes of Dembele can't even get a new team free of contract.
Only one comparable to that level of "flopness" is Hazard. And maybe Grealish, but oil clubs don't feel those flops due to unlimited funds.
If he could spend 150m or so in the summer and land some top players in about 2-3 positions, the team would show a higher level and get closer to likes of Madrid, Bayern etc. Provided we get more transfers that click, and not a new Ferran.
The thing that hurts us massively is the financial aspect, especially the rules of LFP and that Tebas moron. All teams make transfers that flop pretty regularly, this is not exclusive to Barcelona. However, royal flops like Coutinho and Dembele and some others during Bartomeu tenure are pretty rare. It is insane to sign players for 300m, and for those players to then be sold for Aston Villa for 20m and likes of Dembele can't even get a new team free of contract.
Only one comparable to that level of "flopness" is Hazard. And maybe Grealish, but oil clubs don't feel those flops due to unlimited funds.
If he could spend 150m or so in the summer and land some top players in about 2-3 positions, the team would show a higher level and get closer to likes of Madrid, Bayern etc. Provided we get more transfers that click, and not a new Ferran.
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Birdy
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FFP rules seriously hinder our club and Tebas is an idiotic cunt that supports Madrid
But all that ain't a reason to whitewash Xavi, sorry
JamDav1982
Senior Member
Haha jesus 'players are used well'.
There is 120m of wigers on the bench and a CB playing RB with a 34 year old striker up top.
While reports now say Barca are 200m over the salary limit and must sell.
The one chance to spend was last summer and they left gaping holes in the squad and Xavi wants to rely on 34 yr olds that will need replaced soon.
The issue of no DM signing and lack of full backs is still there and will be difficult to fix any time soon.
While a CF will be needed soon enough.
All while giving up 40m a season to the levers.
As said already should have spent the 120m that spend on Kounde and Raphinha on a DM/Full backs and signed a younger striker than Lewa.
There is 120m of wigers on the bench and a CB playing RB with a 34 year old striker up top.
While reports now say Barca are 200m over the salary limit and must sell.
The one chance to spend was last summer and they left gaping holes in the squad and Xavi wants to rely on 34 yr olds that will need replaced soon.
The issue of no DM signing and lack of full backs is still there and will be difficult to fix any time soon.
While a CF will be needed soon enough.
All while giving up 40m a season to the levers.
As said already should have spent the 120m that spend on Kounde and Raphinha on a DM/Full backs and signed a younger striker than Lewa.
khaled_a_d
Senior Member
Let's say that we can spend 150M next season, without selling anyone for money.
Which realistic transfers withsuch money would immediately make us a top 3 CL contenders under current set up with Xavi of coarse
jamrock
Senior Member
Top 3 CL contender is pushing it
LB we are set with Alba & Balde
CB we are also set with kounde, Araujo, Christensen.
Only position we need to strengthen at the back is RB.
In midfield DM.
Up top a LF/LW, Torres is trash & we don't know what Fati will look like next summer.
Strengthen those spots & Xavi gets his tactics together, we'll be pushing to the QF again, SF if we get lucky.
LB we are set with Alba & Balde
CB we are also set with kounde, Araujo, Christensen.
Only position we need to strengthen at the back is RB.
In midfield DM.
Up top a LF/LW, Torres is trash & we don't know what Fati will look like next summer.
Strengthen those spots & Xavi gets his tactics together, we'll be pushing to the QF again, SF if we get lucky.
Barcilliant
Senior Member
😂🤣
You can't be serious. People still shilling for Xavi despite all the evidence in front of them. It's been a year and we have spent heavily despite our finances. Despite having a much improved squad the football being played is dire.
If you got a proper manager in you'd see a marked improvement in both results and quality of football being played.
Yes Tebas is an idiot but we still managed to spend despite all our problems. People should be asking why Xavi brought Raphinia and Ferret despite the fact that they are inside forwards.
Xavi is an idiot period.
Barcilliant
Senior Member
He would be a HUGE improvement over Xavi. The question mark over Emery is if he's mentally strong enough to handle a club like Barca. He had issues with that at Arsenal and PSG.
JamDav1982
Senior Member
Full backs and a DM but that is purely on the squad.
Would need a coach that signs players can use in right way.
To say what would make Barca 'top 3 in CL' is difficult but least should expect is to be able to beat teams like Frankfurt and Inter in groups etc and compete with better teams when meet them. Whenever that may.
Barcilliant
Senior Member
I think he only has experience at the Aspire academy and Al Saad.
iniestaGOAT
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Only these people can save the club this off season
1. Pep
2. Messi
3. God
1. Pep
2. Messi
3. God
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