Last week we warned that Barça will need patience and time to be among the best in Europe again. There is no magic potion to become indestructible players who in recent years have shown a worrying emotional weakness. Although Dr. Pruna can disguise himself as Panoràmix and improve his performance in terms of injuries – this alone would be a giant step – quality would still be lacking. To win in Europe. Not to compete in Spain. There is a squad to face the League, as Xavi has shown, and unlike what Koeman had said, who resigned.
Barça need to make the final leap to catch up with the best. And that requires two things. The first, time. How much? It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post. now it’s up to them to do it by age and for which it is essential that there is a coach to teach them. It’s there now. Let them take advantage of it. And the second, and here are the signings of Joan Laporta and Mateu Alemany. Talent pays off.
Looking at the current squad, with three additions Barça could look the big ones in Europe in the face. Two sides are missing – one of them a central / lateral type like Abidal if Xavi wants to keep the defense of three – and a point – Memphis cannot be the franchise player. The rest is and will be there, because even more talent is coming from behind.
Barça have youth, an idea, ambition and leadership. I still think there is a top notch goalkeeper. Despite two years of questionable performances, without being decisive, Ter Stegen proved that he could be among the best on the continent and can be recovered. There are a couple of future powerhouses like Eric Garcia and Araujo, complementary. It is the middle of the most promising field in Europe. And if the injuries return to normal, Barça have the talent to attack.
Therefore, in the second half of the season, with Alves on the right – Araujo’s invention greatly conditions the start of the ball – and Ferran Torres moving forward, Barça will be an attractive and extremely competitive team. I’m sure the fans will have fun. And besides, I am even more convinced that the Catalan fan will have the patience that the project requires because he will feel his own. The team has an identity. And people will appreciate that.
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