Xavi is already Barcelona’s new coach and the question we all ask ourselves is the following: Can Xavi’s Barça play tiki-taka? Or will he have to settle for playing Ronald Koeman’s tiki taki?
First of all, the squad must be analyzed, and if the profile of the players that make it up is studied in depth, a significant predominance of touch players can be observed. Barça has at least six midfielders, that is, two per position in a 4-3-3, with guarantees for the present and the future.
In the pivot position both Busquets and Nico could act like a charm, while in the left profile of the interior, Riqui Puig and Pedri will have to fight for a place, which a priori bears the canary’s name. In the right area of the center of the field Frenkie de Jong and Gavi will continue to win in full to enjoy the minutes they deserve.
The problem is not if this team is designed to play tag but that another style of play could be applied to these players. Let us remember that the main characteristics of Guardiola’s Barça were three mobile midfielders who played one or two touches accompanied by two very open ends and a forward with freedom of movement. For example, Busquets, Pedri, De Jong, Ansu Fati, Dembélé and Memphis are practically designed to draw this scheme.
Another key that Barcelona must apply to play “tiki-taka” is to be very effective in the pressure after loss. Xavi’s Al-Sadd stood out for this type of pressure, as does Guardiola’s Manchester City .
It is obvious that Xavi has a lot of work ahead of him, but it is also true that the squad has the necessary skills to achieve the style of play that the Catalan coach wants.
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