"Speaking candidly after Barcelona's 3-3 draw against Club Brugge, Henry reminded everyone of the recurring defensive flaws that have haunted Barça in recent years. "We all know what happened against Benfica and Inter. The number of goals conceded is excessive. Most of those goals were very easy for the opposition. "They have to fix that as soon as possible because it's impossible for them to win in Europe that way," he began saying."
"In his view, the warning signs were already there last season despite some flattering results. "I already said it after Barça's victory against Bayern last year. They won 4-1, but it was a very suspicious result. "Kane only had to drop back to break through the defence and score at will. And they had many more chances. " Teams know what they have to do and create a lot of problems for the defenders," said the Frenchman."
Barcelona persistently deploy a high defensive line that repeatedly leaves the backline exposed. The team has conceded an excessive number of goals, many of which were straightforward chances for opponents. Vulnerabilities were apparent in matches versus Benfica, Inter and Club Brugge, and a flattering 4-1 result against Bayern masked clear defensive problems. Opponents can exploit space by dropping attackers to break through the defence, creating sustained pressure on defenders and the goalkeeper. The current defensive approach undermines the team's ability to compete effectively in Europe unless adjustments are made quickly.
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