We're definitely gonna be a lot stronger defensively after we replaced Albiol with Manolas and Hysaj with DiLorenzo but our mid and attack will be much of the same, no sales and no buys yet even tho we're linked with Lozano and James Rodriguez.
The match starts in 50 minutes: Starting 11 v Napoli Neto Wagué, Todibo, Umtiti, Junior Firpo Busquets, Rakitic, Riqui Puig, Griezmann, Luis Suárez y Carles Perez
Honestly believe Rakitic is listening to the online hate! In all his time at Barca, I've NEVER seen him look so cunning and aggressive in the build up passing. Just 20 minutes into this Napoli friendly and he's actively roaming around with his head up looking for the advanced player. Already counted 2 Xavi-esque line-breaking passes!
That being said... We continue to be woeful overall. Gotta wonder what Frenkie is thinking watching THIS performance!? lol
Looks like de Jong is gonna get a crack at LCM here instead of the pivot he's played so far for us! Our dream midfield 3 of Busi, Arthur, and de Jong is that much closer to happening! Nice! What about that ovation from the crowd too with his first touch?! Already revered amongst Cules around the globe!
Yeah ... pretty bad call. Dembele was through on goal. But given his last shot, he might have missed the target.
Decent 2nd half ... better than 1st. Dembele showing flashes of brilliance as always. Was an open game so good setting for him. Let's hope he stays healthy and focused. Don't know much about Firpo. Hope he is not Semedo the 2nd. Semedo going into attack still showing he is a disaster. De Jong looked comfortable too.