Hansi Flick's Barcelona are a v. sensibly coached team.
WITH THE BALL - Classic Barca 4-3-3 with fullbacks & wingers on different lines.
WITHOUT THE BALL - 4-2-3-1 with an #8 forming the front 2. Wingers often invert to go man-to-man. High line a risk without elite physicality. x.com
WITH THE BALL - Classic Barca 4-3-3 with fullbacks & wingers on different lines.
WITHOUT THE BALL - 4-2-3-1 with an #8 forming the front 2. Wingers often invert to go man-to-man. High line a risk without elite physicality. x.com
Raphinha's change in profile is also an interesting case study.
He remains a dynamic winger, but his profile was a creative one at Leeds.
However, with Yamal being the main creative outlet, Raphinha has become an output-based penetrator.
Similar to Suarez at Liverpool vs Barca
He remains a dynamic winger, but his profile was a creative one at Leeds.
However, with Yamal being the main creative outlet, Raphinha has become an output-based penetrator.
Similar to Suarez at Liverpool vs Barca
That can be put down to his diverse skillset which helps him adapt to a different role, his intelligence to understand the need to adapt profile, his humbleness to take less touches and evolve, but also his determination.
Raphinha is now obsessed with goals and winning. A leader
Raphinha is now obsessed with goals and winning. A leader
The best players in the world are often those that can adapt based on the environment.
Raphinha was the main creative force at Leeds.
Now he's the main goalscoring threat at Barca.
Ronaldo at United/Madrid, Suarez at Liverpool/Barca, Benzema at Madrid, Henry at Arsenal/Barca.
Raphinha was the main creative force at Leeds.
Now he's the main goalscoring threat at Barca.
Ronaldo at United/Madrid, Suarez at Liverpool/Barca, Benzema at Madrid, Henry at Arsenal/Barca.
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