"It wasn't a vintage performance from the back four at times, and that's clearly something to continue to work on, on the training ground, however, things did look more settled for the most part with Gerard Martin on the left with Eric just inside. After seeing Alejandro Balde ripped to shreds in the last game, Martin now has the perfect opportunity to make that spot his own, and relegate Balde to the understudy position."
"Lamine's performance was full of typical swagger, something we've come to love and expect from the youngster. Though, and we've seen this on many occasions before now, he can be particularly lax if things aren't really going for him. With acres of room to run into in the first half, either square the ball or lash it home, don't try for the Hollywood finish every time unless you're absolutely confident you're going to bury it."
Barcelona needed a win at Girona to keep pressure on Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. The defence showed inconsistency, though Gerard Martin provided more stability on the left and could displace Alejandro Balde. Hansi Flick must decide between Kounde and Joao Cancelo on the opposite flank. Joan Garcia warned the team concedes too many chances and forces excessive saves from the goalkeeper. Lamine displayed swagger but attempted risky finishes, Yamal missed a penalty, and the team were wasteful overall, hitting the post twice and registering 27 shots.
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