FC Barcelona – La Liga Defensive fouls have determined their season
IIf there is anything that is characteristic Barcelona below Ronald Koeman, it’s their defensive problems.
The Dutchman has tried to evolve the squad, with improvements to the attack, but has failed to eliminate their problems in the back.
There was a lot of talk about signing a new center-back during the January transfer window, and though Eric Garcia was the most likely arrival, the presidential candidates did not give Carles Tusquets the green light to sign it.
Clement LengletThe concession of a penalty against Cadiz over the weekend just underscored their problems in what was the latest failure to cost the Catalans points.
Lenglet gave away an avoidable penalty Sergio Ramos by grabbing the Spaniard in the area and as a result, problems have started this season.
A match that ended in a disappointing defeat for Barcelona, Cadiz’s second goal came as a result of a series of errors Jordi Alba Lenglet and Marc-Andre ter Stegen
The Catalans lost first place in the group when they collapsed at home against the Italians. Lenglet was particularly bad that night, and again he got a penalty kick for a silly handball.
AlavesThe goal of the 31st minute came through a complete misunderstanding Gerard Pique and grandchild
At the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano, the Catalan defender was again involved, who lost a cheap ball that caused Ter Stegen to race out of his target and get out Yannick Carrasco with a chance to score in the empty net.
A Samuel Umtiti foul let the Andalusians score.
This time in the Copa del Rey, Umtiti was disastrous. The Frenchman barely set foot on the ground and was responsible for both goals.