Yawn this playstyle puts me to sleep. We were more entertaining with 4-4-2 last season compared to 4-3-3 this season.
I am not underrating him. I am saying that as far as style is concerned, Arthur is more suitable to pair up with Busquets and control midfield. We need someone who's capable of quicker decision-making in that spot that can effectively find the right pass forward. Rakitic is no the man for that.
Arthur is warming up. He does bring those skills you mentioned. I would have been OK with Arthur starting but it would've surprised me if it happened in a CL game when he has yet to start in all 4 Liga matches. Dumfries could've been called for handball there, would've been a tough call but it was the side of his shoulder aka his upper arm. DEMBELE puts it away!
that assist to Messi was pretty lovely though. I am having more issues with Roberto's passing today, always backwards to the middle, never a cross.
All 3 available summer signings on now, nice, Malcolm is still injured I think and did not make the bench in any event.