FC Barcelona is stuck in a small crisis. After the defeat against Girona last weekend (4-2), the reigning Spanish champion lost to Antwerp in the Champions League (3-2). A defeat without consequence, since Barça still finished first in their group, but which accentuates the criticism against the players, and especially Xavi Hernandez. The latter is increasingly contested, in particular because many observers believe that the game offered by his team is insufficient, even when Pedri’s gang wins. But the former Blaugranas and La Roja midfielder cannot logically be held solely responsible…
As the daily indicates Sport, several players in the squad, and not the least, worry the thinking heads of the club. In some cases, they even annoy. Robert Lewandowski’s poor form, for example, does not go unnoticed internally. It is felt in terms of stats, he who has only scored 9 goals this season, while he had 18 on this same date last year. But not only that, since in the game, he is also less good, and creates far fewer chances. His partners struggle to find him, and the sensations are not very good.
Almost no one is spared
It must be said that on the attacking front, there are not many of them who shine. The Barcelona newspaper indicates that the Raphinha case also concerns the culé staff, who are struggling to be regular and decisive on their right side. Similar scenario for João Félix. The Portuguese started with a bang, with a sensational start to the season, but gradually lowered his level of performance and often seems to fall back into his faults, being quite irregular and capable of the best and the worst.
In defense, Jules Koundé, Alejandro Baldé and Andreas Christensen are reported. The first has made a number of errors recently, while the Spanish full-back has lost his freshness and liveliness. The Dane is less solid. Finally, the middle is also singled out. Frenkie de Jong continues to leave many people wanting more at the club, and his nonchalance is starting to exasperate more than one. As for Oriol Romeu, he is even considered a lost cause… Suffice to say that these players will quickly have to move to get back on track.
