Barça’s Midfield Experimentation: The Key to Overcoming Injuries in a Challenging Season

That he Barça is experiencing an atypical season due to the accumulation of injuries is evidence that can be seen in the midfield statistics. Of the 43 official matches played so far, Xavi They have used 25 different lineups, in almost 60% (58.2) of the matches played. The lack of continuity is, without a doubt, one of the causes of its irregular harvest of results in part of the campaign. That and several experiments that he has been trying depending on the circumstances and the rivals.

For this match against PSG, the Egarense coach will recover Christensen, De Jong already Pedri. Con Gündogan, Fermín and Sergi Roberto, Xavi You could make different combinations. Only the canary is ruled out from the start because he wants him to gradually enter the team. The margin of those 35 options is considerably reduced without Gaviin the long-term sick leave infirmary, and without Pedri input. Just 10 different ones, which are three without taking into account that Christensen He occupies the midfield position.

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And with the Dane, Xavi’s usual bet has been an average of three with De Jong and Gundogan, which is always fixed. The one that has been used the most so far in the campaign is the trident formed by Pedri, Gündogan and De Jong. With four midfielders he has played less, just five, although he has used a box using a forward.

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2024-04-09 13:42:50
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