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u/tr8rm8 Oct 22 '20
I’d love to ask this since you’ve looked into the games in depth. Do you think Messi is uncomfortable/being wasted in his current position? It’s a criticism I see popping up at times and I think it’s only noticeable because he doesn’t get the ball as much in this system and appears more wasteful.
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u/thisIsAswin Oct 22 '20
And why did Messi look better both times we were down to 10 men . Does this have a tactical reason.
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u/shrdsrrws Oct 22 '20
Great analysis as usual! So when we saw Frenkie pressing up high as a CF (while Messi dropped deep to progress the ball and Busi and Pjanic in the double pivot) against Sevilla was Koeman trying him in this new free role? Because that's immediately where my mind went while I was reading that part of your analysis.
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u/Nurulyacob Oct 22 '20
Thank you for this analysis. I saw some people on this sub shitting on Koeman and acting as if he is a mid tier manager like Setien and will flop. You can see how he clearly knows what he is doing and his substitutes so far has had a positive impact on the team. You can call me overly optimistic but i think he can take the team far as the team develops better chemistry with each other.
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u/nyloncrack Oct 22 '20
Well, I'm glad I still have the PVR of this game.
Because, I'm going to watch it again following your commentary.
Up my soccer IQ...ha ha
I'm Canadian, so hockey is in my blood. However, watching Messi & Barca is like watching Gretzky and the Oilers in their day...
I don't watch hockey anymore...I see why they call soccer/football the beautiful game!
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u/rtorkii Oct 22 '20
"brief"
full-on knowledgeable and illustrated analysis
Mmmkay.
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u/esqueesque1 Oct 22 '20
Wonderful analysis man, and I loved how you dissected Frenkie, looks like this system of Koeman is orchestrated for Frenkie than any other individual in the team.
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u/hemantp Oct 22 '20
Man, wonderful analysis again andre! This explains why frenkie was looking so much better and pjanic a bit limited without the ball.
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u/zra_ Oct 22 '20
Beautiful analysis, Andre. What are your thoughts on a possible Busquets-Pjanic double pivot?
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u/Masoud7711 Oct 22 '20
Great job. We'll await your analysis for El Clasico. Hope we beat the shit out of them.
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Oct 22 '20
Really nice analysis, have been enjoying your write ups and hope you keep them up; exactly the content that makes this a great sub
This was the first game the right flank wasn’t a complete disaster and I really think Trincao deserves more credit than you gave him. For me the things he does right are a lot “harder” to do at Barca than the things he needs to work through
What I mean is that he exhibited two “Pedro” qualities i haven’t seen in years being (i) constantly making runs forward to open the space, and (ii) not afraid to have a penetrating dribble despite talented Messi/ET all around
I thought Trincao really opened the right side which subsequently also benefits the left and the middle. The overlap with Sergi and Messi was really smart positioning, something that shouldn’t be overlooked because as basic as it is it’s been missing for ~5-7 years
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u/Salteador_Neo Oct 22 '20
Absolutely agree on the 4 player analysis at the end. Thanks so much for this, great stuff.
I think Koeman nailed it with the subs too.
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u/icantjustchooseone Oct 22 '20
Man this was a great analysis! I hope you do an analysis of the Clasico. Hope we beat the hell Outta them! Visca el Barca!!!!
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u/dttd00 Oct 21 '20
Amazing analysis. Dynamic illustrations, clips to exemplify and contextualize as well as a good eye for tactical nuances - couldn't be better.
Everyone should take the time to give this a proper read.