Xavi Hernández

[FinBarcelonafan]

Xavi brought higher intensity but we need to go higher. Frankfurt destroyed us. We were clueless vs their physical level.

Not as bad as Old Barca vs Bayern though. Improvement in a way.

 

[SmilerBam]

If this Real Madrid team can play in a semifinal of CL, than i think we, with one or two very good additions, can do the same. Football really regressed so much. Granpa Benzema is currently the best player in the world, at 34. In the generation before, he wasn't even considered top ten. Shows how much footballhas regressed since the decay of Messi and Ronaldo( and their generation).

 

[Birdy]

Xavi brought higher intensity but we need to go higher. Frankfurt destroyed us. We were clueless vs their physical level.

Not as bad as Old Barca vs Bayern though. Improvement in a way.

Yes, good point!

The fact that our intensity improved under Xavi does not mean we are anywhere close the top level intensity.
Imagine playing against City or Pool, we won't see the ball at all due to their intense pressing and counter-pressing

 

[FinBarcelonafan]

Yes, good point!

The fact that our intensity improved under Xavi does not mean we are anywhere close the top level intensity.
Imagine playing against City or Pool, we won't see the ball at all due to their intense pressing and counter-pressing

Totally true. I am happy we have Xavi because I assume he will try to fix this.

 

[Horatio]

I am sure Xavi had his reasons for waiting til 60th minute to put in Frenkie. Can't judge. Maybe rest? Maybe Frenkie said he has discomfort?


Streak continues. We move.

 

[Iniesta Ultra]

In Xavi's defense, that pitch was bad. Really not suited for quick short passing. It looked frozen as if in winter.

dishonest cope

 

[Horatio]

Just read Frenkie might have gotten a knock before game. Would explain it.

 

[Iniesta Ultra]

Totally true. I am happy we have Xavi because I assume he will try to fix this.

You're joking. He's married to Torres and Pedri for life, only question how fucked we'll be in big matches.

 

[JamDav1982]

You're joking. He's married to Torres and Pedri for life, only question how fucked we'll be in big matches.

As opposed to being fucked v lower league teams with Puig.

Pedri and Ferran have been very good under Xavi. Hence he keeps playing them.

 

[te amo barca]

dishonest cope

You would understand if you ever played footy on a shit turf

 

[JamDav1982]

Pitch wasnt that bad and passing got far better when FDJ came on.

Goal was quick short move.

 

[Iniesta Ultra]

You would understand if you ever played footy on a shit turf

I've only played on shit turfs.

 

[ajnotkeith]

You would understand if you ever played footy on a shit turf

Probably wasn't as bad as Xavi was saying

 

[Raketa10]

We definitely shouldn't whine about the pitch. it's just an excuse for a bad game. We weren't good tonight and we should just admit it. I am sure we'll be better in the second leg.

 

[Total-Football]

Reality check in terms of intensity. We lost a lot of duals and looked much much slower than them.