Barcelona’s Struggles: A Fan’s Insight Points to Dearth of Dribblers and Finishers

As Barcelona currently occupies the fourth spot in the league, trailing 7 points behind Real Madrid and Girona at the top, questions arise about the team’s recent performance under coach Xavi. With just 2 victories in their last 5 games, fans are left pondering the reasons behind the team’s struggles.

A Reddit user, SizzleDoesNotGiveA, has highlighted what he perceives as a significant issue with the current roster, contributing to the team’s challenges. In the fan’s view, the problems stem from a dual deficiency: the lack of competent dribblers and finishers.

Expressing this opinion, the fan contends, “The less talked about reason why we struggle is the lack of competent dribblers and finishers. In modern-day football, with players showcasing supreme athleticism, survival goes beyond passing technique alone.”

Drawing a comparison with Arsenal’s style of play, the fan notes the remarkable ability of almost every player to move the ball forward or retain possession without relying solely on passing. The absence of players capable of advancing the team’s position becomes apparent, leaving Barcelona ineffective against a low block. The fan points out the absence of Ousmane Dembele, referring to him as a missed asset with his ability to break through defensive lines.

The critique extends to the team’s finishing capabilities, with the fan choosing not to dwell on the topic extensively. The analysis calls for a closer examination of the squad’s dynamics, particularly in terms of players who can go past defenders. With the burden seemingly falling on the young Lamine Yamal, questions arise about the team’s reliance on a developing talent to navigate challenges in the Gala XI.