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Match Review- FCB V/S Elche

 FC Barcelona won the Joan Gamper Trophy yesterday and there were some major take-aways. 

1. We have improved. 

We could not have predicted the changes that Koeman made with this Barcelona side and I am pretty much on the against side of the debate for most of the things, but, the performance, the intensity, the fluidity, all have improved, and it's really good to see. Although Koeman prefers experienced players, going by his choices, he has brilliantly managed the players, we can obviously see the result on the pitch. The movements are good. The chances are coming and the prospects excite me. 

2. I was wrong. 

We NEED a good striker. If Griezmann does not improve on his finishing, we seriously need finishing touch to the brilliant moves we create. Whether that's Lautaro or any other good striker. Imagine this- Haaland has a 64 million buyout clause, you could possibly get him for 55 million, if he improves his distribution and link play, he'll be as good as suarez. It's not even necessary to buy a fully developed player, Messi can manage scoring goals for another year, for that time, develop that player. 

3. I think Koeman's right about Puig.

He needs time in game to be ready when the time comes. And you know what, I hope he goes to the bundesliga. He will get a bit more attacking that way. A bit more vertical. This is all good unless he does not go rogue on the rules. 

I really think the main thing was finishing. We need to improve on that. Other than that, this was a very positive performance. 

that's it !


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