Every body: Barcelona s offside line tactics no longer work, the 5-point gap can be recovered

Daily Sports wrote that although Barcelona performed poorly in the national derby, in addition to their absolute trust in Frick and his project, there are still some positive factors worth looking forward to. The season is still long and Barcelona is still full of fighting spirit.

Perhaps because Barcelona's performance last season has made people accustomed to high standards, everything this season seems to have become difficult. Flick's first season in charge had a fantastic start, with the high-pressure press being efficient and deadly, and the famous offside line tactic being invincible. Victory, great victory, brings great joy. Although there were some twists and turns during the process, the overall performance far exceeded expectations.

The problem is that the bar is set very high to begin with, so anything less than this atmosphere of joy and victory is unacceptable. Now Barcelona fans may value the opportunities Flick brings to those young players even more.

The offside line tactic no longer works

Opponents have analyzed and studied the German coach's style, and now it seems that the offside line tactic is more of a weakness than an advantage and is no longer effective.

Barcelona has encountered more problems with offside line tactics than last season. It's true that this extreme defensive strategy will result in a one-on-one situation with the goalkeeper in almost every game, but overall, it brings more benefits than disadvantages.

Flick is already working hard to solve this problem, but it is not easy. He is unwilling to give up certain "tenets" in his style, but it is undeniable that something is indeed wrong.

Barcelona's problem lies not only with the coach, but also with player injuries that have caused huge losses. In this national derby, Barcelona is missing many key players, and the injury problem is more serious than its opponents. Restoring the condition of these players will be the key to Barcelona's rebound.

Most of the players on Barcelona's bench have played very little time in the first team, and Flick has almost no available substitutes. Resources are limited, so restoring player status and increasing lineup depth are the basis for the team's rebound.

Rafinha's energy is indispensable

Joan Garcia, Lewandowski, Olmo, and Rafinha are all unable to play. Olmo performed well last season, but currently lacks continuity in appearances. Without them, Barcelona's strength is greatly weakened. Of course, this cannot be an excuse for performance that is not as good as expected. Barcelona still has sufficient level and advantages under the current conditions.

Another factor to consider is Yamal. In the El Clasico, his performance was worrying, and it was obvious that a groin injury affected his performance. The most important thing is that Yamal fully recovers. If he needs a month of rest, then take it well. If Yamal is injured (which seems to be the case), then it is necessary to eliminate the pain and be patient, because starting from January, Yamal must return in the best condition.

Yamal's groin injury

Once Yamal returns healthy and injured, everything will be different. Some players are not at their best and need to get back into shape. Kubasi's performance this year is not stable enough, after all, he is only 18 years old. Balde's breakthrough contribution has decreased, and Konde is far inferior to last year. Inigo's departure was also painful.

But now is the time to stand together and not dwell on what has been lost. Flick knows adjustments need to be made, and after games against Elche (a game that must be won no matter what), Club Brugge and Celta Vigo, Barca will have another break to take stock.

The situation is not critical. The 5-point gap in the league can be recovered because there is still a long time. But Barcelona clearly still have a lot to do to achieve what they achieved just a few months ago.

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