Barcelona’s defeats against Milan and Real Madrid have called into
question the tactics employed and so now here at barcelonafans we look
at some of the alternatives for the return leg against the Italians.David Villa or Cesc Fabregas – Cesc was preferred in the first leg as has been the case in the big matches this season but the tactic didn’t work as the team needed a greater cutting edge against a well-organised Milan. It led to Barca endelessly passing the ball around the middle of the pitch and making little headway. While Iniesta is extremely talented there is no doubt he is more effective in midfield. Still playing Villa against Madrid didn’t work.
Defence of three or four – Another option is to have a three man defence of Puyol, Pique and Alba particularly with Milan likely to defend deeply and if Alves plays then he could be on the right wing in a more advanced position.
It appears clear that Barca have lost some of their rhythm and workrate under Jordi Roura and this has led to double training sessions this week in the buildup for the Milan game.