"Casadó is far from a like-for-like replacement of Pedri. Their playing styles could not be more different. But Casadó will be the player with the first shot at the starting eleven, to play alongside Frenkie de Jong in Hansi Flick's double pivot setup. In the Clásico, I was disappointed to not see Casadó start the game. I thought using him with Frenkie would allow Pedri to play in an attacking role,"
"The question going forward is whether Casadó and Frenkie can vibe and hold down the fort in front of the defensive line. In such a setup, more will be asked of Frenkie offensively, while Casadó will sit back and provide the necessary defensive cover. Casadó's biggest competition for the role won't be Marc Bernal, who still sems to need time in order to get back to full fitness, but perhaps Eric García."
Barcelona loses much of its identity without Pedri and cannot easily replace his midfield brilliance. Consistent wins will require a committee approach and tactical adaptation. Marc Casadó has a golden opportunity to stake a claim, though he is not a like-for-like replacement and offers different qualities. Casadó is in line to start alongside Frenkie de Jong in a double pivot where Frenkie must take on more offensive responsibility and Casadó provide defensive cover. Competition for the role includes Marc Bernal, who needs fitness time, and Eric García, whose versatility allows him to play danger balls without sacrificing defense.
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