Yesterday's setback against the Colchoneros (1-2) confirmed two major weaknesses in the squad that the management of FC Barcelona will try to correct next summer.
FC Barcelona had a very cruel evening against Atlético Madrid (1-2). Dominant from one end of the game to the other, the Blaugranas created 19 chances against their opponent's 5. But they only scored once, through Pedri, while the Colchoneros struck twice, including one in the 96th. In addition to being unlucky (crossbar) and coming across a goalkeeper in great shape, the Barcelonans once again showed a shocking lack of realism. Robert Lewandowski, in particular, once again came through, missing the inevitable in front of the wide open goal. According to Sport, this part would have convinced management to change its plans in anticipation of next summer.
A sought-after attacker and physical environment
Until yesterday, FCB wanted to recruit a right winger (Nico Williams?) and a left back. But the priority would now be to find an understudy for Lewandowski, to take over when he goes through a period without, like for the past month. Sport specifies that the Pole's extension is not in question, simply that he needs stronger competition because, at 36, he can no longer play two matches per week for several months.
Deco also believes that a physical midfielder would be important for games like yesterday. A player capable of acting as a dam on opposing counterattacks, like the two who allowed the Colchoneros to score. Sergio Busquets knew how to make the mistakes that broke the opposing team's momentum at the right time. There is no one on his register today and management will remedy this problem.
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