The post Koeman does not start well, the Catalans are resumed 3 ‘after the momentary advantage of Depay and still lose ground from the top. Fear of the conditions of Kun (who ends up in hospital) and Piqué, who were released due to injury
Nothing new under the Camp Nou sky. The handover between Koeman and Sergi Barjuan does not produce any effect, if not a point with a bitter taste and useless to the cause. The Blaugrana collect only an opaque 1-1 at home against Alavés, fifth from bottom in the standings but back from two consecutive victories. A flash of Depay after an unwatchable first half is not enough. The Basques respond almost immediately and avoid the knockout with just two shots on goal throughout the evening. Sergi must also collect the injuries of Piqué and Aguero (who as a precaution is transported to the hospital), to be evaluated in the next few hours.
All the same
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“With just a workout behind you, you can’t expect big changes. I asked for intensity”, explained Koeman’s successor on the eve. Of that intensity, however, not even the shadow, if not some semblance. With just 48 hours in charge, Barjuan preferred to replicate his predecessor’s moves and choices: in midfield, on the sides of Busquets, the two canterans launched by the Dutchman (Gavi and Nico), while in the offensive trident there is still room for Dest at the top of right. In front, the Kun and Depay, the couple that Koeman hoped in vain to be able to field and that unfortunately lasted a scant 40 ‘tonight, due to a pain in the chest accused by the Argentine. The Catalan ferryman could not count on Ansu Fati, Pedri, De Jong and Dembélé, absences that once again are weighed on a fragile team short of ideas.
Depay
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In the parts of Ter Stegen little or nothing has happened to be honest, because the Basques obviously preferred to secure at least one point to move a ranking that languishes. On the other hand, the Blaugrana have done little to bring home the three points. Just three shots towards Sivera’s goal in the first 45 ‘, one of which is out (Aguero at 22’) and two foiled with relative ease on Garcia (18 ‘) and Depay (43’). A few more emotions in the second half, aroused by Depay’s invention in the 49th minute: right-footed shot from the edge and a splendid goal for the Catalan advantage.
Immediate slap
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But the Dutchman’s fifth center soon proved to be smoke and mirrors for the Camp Nou crowd. In fact, it was enough for the Basques to wait 3 ‘and sketch an action to pierce Ter Stegen and restore balance, thanks to a quick combination on the edge of the Catalan area between Joselu and Rioja, with the latter winning conclusion after dribbling the German outgoing. All to be redone therefore for Barça, who hit the wood to the right of Sivera in the 58th minute (touch under Depay). Meanwhile Sergi also lost Piqué (out due to injury) and in the final he decided to throw three more from the nursery into the fray, including the absolute rookie Abde. But it was all in vain. Not even the shadow of an opportunity in the full-bodied final recovery, before the whistles of the Camp Nou to accompany the Blaugrana’s exit from the field.
October 30, 2021 (change October 31, 2021 | 00:09)
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