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Ernesto Valverde’s FC Barcelona
Ernesto Valverde |
The
great thing about Valverde’s Barcelona is that they have arguably one
of the meanest defenses in Europe. Led by the imperious & unshakable
young star Umtiti and reinforced by Pique, Semedo, Sergi Roberto (would
rather prefer him in the mid field), Alba & Vermaelen they have
actually not conceded much. Add to that, an outstanding Ter Stegen - a
Goalkeeper who guards his goal post like a Tiger on the prowl; Scoring
against Barca has become an arduous task. Rakitic, Busquets, Vidal,
Iniesta & Paulinho also have helped in the defense commendably this
season. A flawless Busquets and combative Rakitic as the holding
midfielders have contributed immensely to the team’s solidity.
That’s totally unlike the Barcelona of the past decade.
Valverde’s
team have surpassed all expectations. They are not the classy Barca
filled with shining stars who play like a dream (would give anything to
have them back). On the contrary they are a bunch of resilient fighters
who refuse to give in. Whenever they are on the brink, they have always
found a way to fight back. Everyone sticks to their task and are more
disciplined. They have become a stronger unit that wants to prove a
point to their own fans and to those who wrote them off at the start of
this season and they have done it admirably so far.
Due
to the brilliance of Messi & Iniesta and their awesome
understanding - the problem in the midfield have not actually affected
them much. Similarly the misfiring forwards have been a huge concern.
But someone or the other seem to step up at the right time & come
good for them. There is a lot of determination and cooperation with very
less egos to satisfy.
Finally - there is
one relentless, little guy who seem to be darting upfront, floating in
the flanks, orchestrating the mid field, at times hovering in the
defense, shooting & hitting the woodwork, scoring goals, creating
chances through immaculate passes and literally make it look like magic
(I am out of breath just writing - cant imagine how Leo manages all that
so consistently ). Messi provides this team with the inspiration and
strength to never give up.
And that’s what makes Valverde’s transitional Barcelona very very interesting.
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