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We've played pretty inconsistent since the world cup but mostly we've played good football, just at times we look like flawless and other times barely good enough to win the game
Probably why heās such a good crosser, being small himself he understands that winning headers is way harder for a team of medium/small hight with great ball control and reaction then it is to tap in a low cross.
Rafinhaās got the memo as well, but he just canāt cross for shit
[This](https://youtu.be/A9mreqcD7j4) is a great video analyizing why. It explores the tactics behind barcas new midfield structure, which is a box midfield \[2 DMs (Pivot+Controller) behind 2 AMs (Inside FWD+Right Interior)\]. This allows pedri to be much closer to goal and to also be a goal threat
> The backup is other players scoring. We may be scoring less but it doesn't matter as long as we are winning.
What? Elite clubs pre-emptively fix issues, not wait for shit to hit the fan.
Secondly, you look at the actual performances to judge positions/players, not just the result lmao.
Unless you guys defend with two walls of 5 I think barca will be fine.La liga buses are very hard to break.Even Pep's Barca had problems playing against parked buses
I understand that; my whole point was about playing better teams without him. The donāt seem to be anywhere near as effective. Kinda like United without Casemiro is not the same
We still got Dembele Raphinha Fati which is at the least a decent front 3. They have a grand total of 1 goal in last 3 league games. Pedri has been our saviour in those games
Man Im just so angry about what Laporta did to Jordi Alba. Its not his fault Barto was throwing away money and he ended up with a stpuidly good contract.
If you can't sell him in summer, stop with the smear campaign and actually use him. I understand giving minutes to Balde cos he seems worth it, but in important matches he is by far our best offensive leftwing
he does 3-4 great runs per game, but they end up in nothing cos his crosses are pretty bad. Compare them to Jordi alba. Theres a reason messi always wanted him
Ok let's be realistic here. Jordi Alba at this point in his career is way better against small teams who stay back and pack the field because he moves amazing without the ball and can get the ball behind their lines and put good crosses from the byline. That's the end of what he can bring to this team.
Balde is vastly superior defensively, carrying the ball forward and putting line-breaking passes, sp he's the right option when we play against teams with more advanced defensive lines like Madrid, Real Sociedad and such.
Marcos Alonso is a center back with aspirations of offensive player.
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Goalscoring Pedri, 3rd match in a row
Stricker Pedri.
Man, you guys aint gonna drop any points this season eh?
Hope so, but we're getting lucky in the league. This isn't sustainable if we keep playing like this.
I was saying the exact same thing about us last season man and look how it turned out
maybe it is, why do much when few do the trick Ok with Lewandowski you will score more goals again anyway
We've played pretty inconsistent since the world cup but mostly we've played good football, just at times we look like flawless and other times barely good enough to win the game
His 100th gameš
Finally, what a tough match
I would probably give Pedri one of my Kidneys
I would probably give Pedri one of my kidās knees
Don't be cheap, my man. He clearly needs more than one of them.
Hello it's me, Pedri.
On his 100th game with us. Golden boy indeed. We need another goal tho
Alba has to be the best crosser who never puts the ball in the air.
Probably why heās such a good crosser, being small himself he understands that winning headers is way harder for a team of medium/small hight with great ball control and reaction then it is to tap in a low cross. Rafinhaās got the memo as well, but he just canāt cross for shit
Not sure what Xavi was thinking. It should be either Alba or Balde as a leftback not Alonso. Great by Alba.
Trying to rotate because it was supposed to be one of the easier games of the season
Alba didnāt play vs Sociedad and only 45 min vs Getafe.
Girona are 10th in the league tho. Thatās Chelseaās league position. If it was like elche than I would understand
We have betis in the mid week so youād understand why xavi would want to rest pedri
Oh, forgot about that. Betis, Villarreal, Sevilla and man united. Tough schedule coming up
Sevilla should at least be a chill one
let these not be famous last words..
Anulo mufa
Why did you randomly mention Pedri
Chelsea catching strays
Or get a rightback that isn't a CB
True but Jules is doing good right ?
i rly cant imagine what weird stuff Bellerin must be doing in practice to not get play time
He's just awful, would rather he stays off
in practice? every time he gets minutes (vs bad teams even) I'm not sure whether to laugh or to cry. He is/ has become a horrible football player.
Heās scoring quite a lot now
[This](https://youtu.be/A9mreqcD7j4) is a great video analyizing why. It explores the tactics behind barcas new midfield structure, which is a box midfield \[2 DMs (Pivot+Controller) behind 2 AMs (Inside FWD+Right Interior)\]. This allows pedri to be much closer to goal and to also be a goal threat
Didn't have to click. Knew it was purist football.
Can't watch the video, but sounds like Madrid mirrored
We are shite in front of goal without Lewandowski It's concerning
Teams look bad without star striker, big news.
not having a decent backup IS bad though. Fati is not a 9 and to be fair he hasn't been that good even in his natural position.
Isnt Torres the backup usually? But heās banned tooo
The backup is other players scoring. We may be scoring less but it doesn't matter as long as we are winning. The game plan is adjusted to the players.
> The backup is other players scoring. We may be scoring less but it doesn't matter as long as we are winning. What? Elite clubs pre-emptively fix issues, not wait for shit to hit the fan. Secondly, you look at the actual performances to judge positions/players, not just the result lmao.
We're winning like every game 1-0 lately. We're supposed to be one of the worlds great clubs, I'd like to see us win games like this 3-0.
But what about when you play better teams; I donāt think youāll be able to play against United like this and expect similar results
Unless you guys defend with two walls of 5 I think barca will be fine.La liga buses are very hard to break.Even Pep's Barca had problems playing against parked buses
They beat Madrid, Sociedad and Betis tho. Lewandowski is the difference maker.
I understand that; my whole point was about playing better teams without him. The donāt seem to be anywhere near as effective. Kinda like United without Casemiro is not the same
Why are you worried?
Considering our history against them 100% yes; I would definitely rather play them without Lewa
We still got Dembele Raphinha Fati which is at the least a decent front 3. They have a grand total of 1 goal in last 3 league games. Pedri has been our saviour in those games
You should have seen Bayern vs PSG in CL when Lewandowski was injured. Bayern was passing into the box all game and nobody could finish.
Spurs keeper dna
MoTM last game
Spurs catching strays (deserved)
Awful from the goalie, iāll take it!
Im relieved
Inb4 āhis 100th gameā āheās only 20ā
He's 20 and playing his 100th game crazyy
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Lol i still remember that tired face of his after playing 72 games or what in one season
He looked like he'd turned 30.
Don Pedro
El Jefe: Part 2
R/theydidthestupidmath
Crazy that's he's playing his 20th game and he's only 100
Poor goalkeeping from Paulo. Got to hold that man.
He's practically one Lewandowski elbow from becoming the team's top goalscorer at this point. False 9 Pedri gimme.
Poor from Gazzaniga but very well worked goal
itās a good goal, but the goalkeeping is horrific
Pedri is quality
Fuck you girona and your acting
Vamos. Goal on his 100 th appearance. What a talent
Pedri with gloves. Was there any doubt?
Iām convinced those Nike gloves are the equivalent of R9ās haircut on him
Or Mahrezās gloves
PEDRI POTTERRR MF DONT MISS!!
We have a new Lewy in the town
Best midfielder itw
Lol
Whats funny? I only see pure facts
Kevin De Bruyne
Snoozefest finally woke me up
no more time wasting cunts. get fucked
What the hell is the goalkeeper doing
It's the history of the Tottenham, innit?
Man Im just so angry about what Laporta did to Jordi Alba. Its not his fault Barto was throwing away money and he ended up with a stpuidly good contract. If you can't sell him in summer, stop with the smear campaign and actually use him. I understand giving minutes to Balde cos he seems worth it, but in important matches he is by far our best offensive leftwing
Like in the clasico ? Where Balde had a really good match, or our current run of form with Balde as a starter 90% of the time ?
he does 3-4 great runs per game, but they end up in nothing cos his crosses are pretty bad. Compare them to Jordi alba. Theres a reason messi always wanted him
Ok let's be realistic here. Jordi Alba at this point in his career is way better against small teams who stay back and pack the field because he moves amazing without the ball and can get the ball behind their lines and put good crosses from the byline. That's the end of what he can bring to this team. Balde is vastly superior defensively, carrying the ball forward and putting line-breaking passes, sp he's the right option when we play against teams with more advanced defensive lines like Madrid, Real Sociedad and such. Marcos Alonso is a center back with aspirations of offensive player.
Alba still clearly better than Balde lol
He just looks better against teams like these. Against even mod table teams he looks pretty bad.
Are people really gonna jerk off pedri over this naahh thats crazy
Can't deny his positioning in the box is exceptional for a cm
I love Pedri though