What Should Barca do about Poor Performances?
Hola Cules! I have returned to impart some of my opinions on to all of you. Recently, our performances and results have been below par, clearly, such as the result against Valladolid and the Clasico. What are we going to do about these performances is the question though.
Squad Lineup
I honestly condone Koeman for making one mistake, and that is listening to the players rather than the coaching staff. For example, if Frenkie De Jong plays so well at Center Defensive Midfield, why are we moving him forward? Especially against faster and quicker opponents? De Jong brings a fluidity and quick inter play at the back which allows us to break presses and advance the ball forward. Additionally, Busquets should not be playing against teams that are quick counters. Here's my idea of an ideal lineup in the midfield. Pedri starts, he's usually consistent, if anything, Riqui Puig should either start or be subbed at half time, not given only 5 minutes. He is another player who can make the right decisions in little time.
The ideal lineup would still be a 3-5-2 but for me, I'd just slot in Griezmann or Puig instead of Busquets. The thing with Busi is, if he starts the game well, he'll play well the whole game. But we saw how he started in the Clasico giving balls away so usually, if he doesn't start well he won't do much in the game. Such was the case against Paris in the first leg. Here's my ideal lineup:
This way, Griezmann can be the forward who tracks back while Messi and Dembele are forward, while both Pedri and Puig are the midfield maestros who can keep the ball and find a penetrating path. Frenkie stays in the defensive midfield while Alba and Dest push up to keep a 3 man defense and the whole team's attacking and defensive transitions will be quick and on point.
Ronald Koeman
Now I'm not usually known for hating on Koeman, in fact, I love him. He came in with a strong mindset and sacrificed a lot to manage the club. However, it must be said that there has to be a reason Koeman refuses to play Puig. On top of that, it seems as if there is a lot of pressure from the players who insist on playing where they want, even though we have seen time and time again, where Koeman gets everything right. De Jong at DM and a strong midfield. Additionally, this season was not normal, and I do not believe the international break in March should have been allowed due to Covid restrictions and tired players in general. We've heard it time and time again from multiple players, De Bruyne, Messi, Dest, Klopp, Zidane, and Koeman. "It's impossible to keep players fit ," said the latter.
Now all of these problems need to be addressed and the one man who can start change is the new oldie, Joan Laporta. He's the type of person who can start change by doing what he did today, talking to the players, sitting down and talking with the coach and seeing what he wants. The team needs to work together on the pitch, as well as off it.
What are your thoughts about our situation at Barca? Do you think Koeman should leave? Or do you think we just need time? Let me know down below!!!
Comments
Koeman needs to stay. It’s just a matter of time.. The players seems to be okay with him. He has done well so far. Let’s keep encouraging and supporting him.. @Fresh Salvay #Barça Is My team
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I like that idea! Possibly could sign Kimmich and sell Pjanic as well..? Depay on free has to be a no brainer, and of course, Haaland is Haaland
The only reason for Kimmich is the fact that he perfectly fits the Busquets role allowing de Jong to do Jong like stuff when he played a little more forward earlier in the year. Plus his mentality is strong and will fight till the last minute
I also like Athletico’s Llorente
While I like the idea of Kimmich very much, we must be careful not to stipple puig and moriba’s progress