"We saw it in the match against Brugge, that our line is sometimes too deep. The forwards are further away than they should be. We have to be more connected, with and without the ball. That is what we lack. We talked about it and I hope we do much better tomorrow."
"If there's any confusion about Flick saying "the line is too deep", he is not referring to his defensive line, because it's not possible for that to be any higher. He's talking about the depth of the forward line, because the lack of pressure from the strikers allows easy passes to the opponents and creates a chain reaction that ends up exposing the defenders."
"Flick's system only works if everyone, every single one of them, is working hard. At this moment only the defenders are doing so, and yet they're the ones getting the majority of the blame - along with the coach. Gotta hold everyone accountable."
Barcelona's defense suffered its worst outing of the season against Club Brugge, increasing criticism of defensive tactics. Lack of pressing from the forwards has contributed significantly to defensive struggles. The forward line sits too deep, reducing pressure, enabling easy passes and triggering chain reactions that expose defenders. The tactical system requires collective effort from every player to function effectively. Currently the defenders are the primary players applying defensive work while also receiving most of the blame. The team needs greater connection on and off the ball, improved forward pressure, and stronger collective coordination ahead of the away match at Celta Vigo.
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