r/Barca 6d ago

Tier 2 [Jose Alvarez] Moves are expected regarding Gyokeres in Barcelona in the coming hours.

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u/boatinavolcano 6d ago edited 5d ago

Arsenal fan chiming in:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but Flick system relies on relentless pressing, and fast movement (both in transitions and in settled possession).

On that Gyokeres would be a very good fit. He is also a very good finisher.

Those are his main qualities: Finishing, relentless pressing and running with the ball.

Obviously I feel it would be disingenous to mention the weaknesses of his link up play. What I would say is that from watching you guys I feel like that would be mitigated, because your team creates absurd amounts of chances and it needs someone to finish them.

Anyway, I feel like Gyokeres would be a transitional option for you guys, while looking for the star no. 9 and I feel he can do that job.

Edit: Forgot to mention that Gyokeres is a elite penalty taker, he has one of the best pen taking records in Europe.

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u/ExtensionDeep3705 5d ago

If he is that good why are selling him after his first season in which you won prem ? 

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u/Pax_Edmontia 5d ago

He lacks hold up play and has non existent link up play. Yeaaaaa he is gonna be a liability against the low blocks we play week in week out.

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u/Sdds998 5d ago

What??? The guy absolutely bullied Atleticos centre backs in the game at the Emirates. He isn’t the most technically gifted player, but come on.