"Ronald got injured, and then he had the problem he had. Eric has given us a lot, but in different positions. The team had to find all those balances. Rashford had just arrived, as had Roony. This means that the team has to keep looking for an adjustment, like all teams. In the end, we found it, and we are now at a point where the players know each other, and the team has found its best form."
"La Liga is a long race, it's about who makes the fewest mistakes, who is capable of keeping up this pace. I think we're doing well, but there's still a long way to go. The important thing is what I said, that the team is in good form, but we have to be aware that we still have a long way to go, there's a lot of the league left."
Barcelona have stabilised their season after a difficult spell, collecting 17 wins and one loss since the Chelsea defeat. The improvement came from resolving balance issues caused by injuries and new arrivals, with Ronald's injury and Eric's deployment in different positions requiring adjustments. The arrivals of Rashford and Roony also demanded tactical rebalancing. The squad has adapted with different midfield configurations, including games with two attacking midfielders (Fermín and Dani), and recovered form despite missing Pedri and Raphinha. La Liga remains a long, tight race that rewards consistency and few mistakes, with experience in the dressing room aiding progress under Hansi Flick.
Read at Barca Universal
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