Of Barça’s six defeats this season, the Brazilian has been absent in five. In the other he only played half an hour.
The debacle of Barça in it Wanda They left several truths exposed. From the unquestionable evidence of the defensive fragility of the Movie to the imminent concern about the big matches that await the Blaugrana soon. However, one of the most evident realities was noted again: without raffinthis Barça has little to do. Sensations and facts prove it.
Since the arrival of the Brazilian in the summer of 2022, raffin He earned the respect of the fans and the club with work and discipline. With the arrival of Hansi FlickThe attacker went to a higher level, and the dependence on Porto Alegre is substantial. Even with the physical problems of this season, raffin has performed, once again, at a high level this campaign. and he Barça he notices it. The winning percentage with him on the grass is 91%. Without it, 60%. But the scary fact is the defeats, and that is that of the six games the team has lost this season, Raphinha was not in five. In the other, at Stamford Bridge, he was coming off an injury.
A question of leadership
Sin raffin in the field at Barça It lacks its leader. Beyond the data of the clarifyers, the feeling is that without the presence of the Brazilian team it is much weaker. A weakness that goes towards the most mental part of the squad, being raffin the lighthouse of Barça in terms of attitude and perseverance. That this square is occupied by a figure like that of raffin He is a blessing for the club, but it is not such a blessing that none of his teammates are capable of following in his footsteps. Without Raphinha, there are players who must step forward and lead Barça. And more so in contexts like yesterday at Wanda.
The figure of the attacker does not stop there, and at the game level it is capital. Without it, the pressure in rival field It is not the same, not to say that it is non-existent. And if you don’t start there, the very risky scheme of Movie He has lost a lot. Thus, the ridicule before Athletic It could be a turning point. On the one hand, this style must be practiced point by point, especially if the state of form is not the best. On the other hand, a team like Barça You can’t depend on a single player to have certain minimums.
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