"We know that with the style we have, opponents know us. The key is that they are creating more chances against us. Recently, we are having many losses of possession that are killing us. In Girona, if instead of them reaching us 15 times they do it six or seven times... We are human, but it is about regaining control of the ball to find balance."
"There are many situations of ball recoveries where, with the players we have, Lamine can play an outside pass to Raphinha and leave us alone in the box. We live with these risks. It is more about knowing when we can really do it. If you come from a moment when the opponent has had possession for three minutes and you are struggling"
"Since he arrived, we have had this style of play with a high defensive line. In the league we have conceded 23 or 24 goals and it is not outrageous, but in the Champions League there have been matches with many goals."
Barcelona uses a high defensive line under Hansi Flick and faces scrutiny after recent defeats to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey and Girona in La Liga. The team held a positive dressing-room meeting with the manager and expressed confidence in recovering the league lead and overturning Atletico in the cup. Defensive vulnerabilities include opponents creating more chances, frequent losses of possession, and costly turnovers. The team must regain control of the ball, interpret match situations better, and choose when to attempt risky passes. Quick outside passes from Lamine to Raphinha can create clear scoring opportunities if timed correctly.
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