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Winning The Champion's League: Managing The Substitutes

 Champion's League restarts today. 

            There were several criticisms towards Setien for not using his substitutes well and we can only hope that the same does not carry forward. So, what should he do ?

1. Do not allow Suarez to play full games. 

            It is a well known fact that Suarez is not young and healthy, and still, he is one of the deadliest strikers in the world. This means we cannot afford to not play him, and we cannot afford to play him full match either, so the best solution would be for him and Griezmann to split minutes, sometimes Suarez starting and coming off, and sometimes vice versa.

2. Bring on fresh legs earlier

            When the team is struggling, and we are forced to change things a bit, sometimes the best thing is to bring in a fresh player to add flair and energy. But, Setien has been too late to react. 


            Both the problems relate to him being Passive. All in all, he needs to be proactive. Proactive in tactics, proactive in substitutions. If we scrape past Napoli with a weakened squad, we might have a real shot at the trophy. 

Predictions- Round of 16 

Man City V/S Real Madrid (2-1)

            They are going to play out a 1-1 draw with man city screwing all the chances they get, and yet Man City are going through. 

Juventus V/S Lyon (0-1)

            Juventus are going to win this one. Let's be honest, however bad they have become, they have shown up at big occasions usually and it is Portugal. 

Bayern V/S Chelsea (3-0)

            Bayern win an enjoyable show of leaky defense and tearing attacks, at 4-1 and the tie will stand at 7-1. 

FC Barcelona V/S Napoli (1-1)

            You would be foolish to bet against Barcelona at the Camp Nou, no one goes unbeaten from here. (used to) Now, a tough prediction but a 2-0 to Barcelona, 3-1 on aggregate. Off to Portugal. 

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