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As the picture suggests, we are being led by a clueless people. People whose sole purpose is to destroy the legacy left by others & to create their own legacy from the wreckage.
1-The coach : Laporta's decision to hire an unknown/inexperianced Pep Guardiola was a bold and risky choice, one that could have backfired badly. It didn't, and it resulted in the most successful footballing era's in history. But to re-attempt that risk, not once but twice. Rosell didn't shoot himself in the foot. He shot himself straight in the face right between the eyes. Tito won the league, But it wasn't due to our performances alone, but due to Madrid's and Mou's performances. we were ripped to shreds by big teams ( Madrid & Bayern). To take that same risk with Tata is just plain stupid.
Tata is a good coach who took over a crumbling project, but we are yet to see his "touch" on the team. whether he is good enough or not remains to be seen.
2- The transfers : much has been said regarding this subject, but there just doesn't seem to be a specific plan of any sort whatsoever. Ever since the signing of Villa, every decision we made was plain wrong. we suffer in defence (Puyol's age/injuries), what do we do ? we sign Alex Song, a defensive midfielder. Our defence suffers even more (The unfortunate illness of Abidal ), we sign Alexis Sanchez, a player lacking in confidence forward who rarely creates something out of nothing. and Alba (a defender, YAAAAAY.....not) a leftback who is absolutely devastating going forward, masking his biggest flaw, his awful defending. You can't replace one of the best defensive leftbacks in the world (Abidal) with Alba. Specially when your other fullback is called Dani Alves. one of the most attacking fullbacks ever. Two attacking fullbacks just offset the defensive Balance. And when the defence hit rock bottom (Pique's comical free fall) we signed Neymar (will have his own post). In short, our transfers are made by blind & drunk monkeys.
3- La Masiya : The million dollar question, has the well dried up ? did the production line finally stop ? to put it simply : NO ! It never did & it never will. Where is the Talent you ask ? well, thanks to our management/ board (whoever you want to blame) La Masiya is producing it's magic for other teams. When Pep opted to use Busquets in place of an IN-FORM Yaya Toure, And gave the likes of Pedro tons of playing time in a front line that consists of Messi, Ibra, Eto'o, Henry & Villa (legends of the game), it gives off a certain message to all the youngsters, a message called ( I BELIEVE IN YOU). But When Tito decides to play Adriano at center back instead of your product, who's wanted all around Europe (Bartra), a natural CB, you take that youngster's confidence shatter it to pieces. Your midfield is suffering an injury crises, and you opt to play all off form players instead of one of the most coveted youngsters, the gem of La Masiya & the future best midfielder in the world (Thiago ). Not only that, But you send your next Messi, and your best young midfielder by far who is already rocking La Liga ( Delofeu & Rafinha) out on loan. That gives off the wrong message, the ( YOU'RE NOT GOOD ENOUGH & WE DON'T NEED YOU) message. We have been ungrateful towards our greatest treasure. we are just inviting others to poach them ( expect a new Wenger raid).
4- Neymar & his case : much has been expected of the Brazilian, Sometimes he impresses, sometimes he doesn't. but his suffering comes from a fault not of his own. He is just 22, and the amount of pressure he suffers is unbearable. And the one who should be blamed is the clown called Rosell. Simple, If you feel the need to hide the details of a certain, chances are you are doing something WRONG. If you over payed for a player, Man up and face the consequences. You don't create controversy and then run away like a coward. Madrid signed Bale for 100 mil, and they stated that with pride. We pay 57/68/87/108 for the worlds most coveted player and we are ashamed ? Simply put, this entire piece of business is destroying one of the most electrifying players. let's hope he gets over it.
5- Hunger : the most important aspect of a footballer, even more important than talent. Our players are human after all, and are bound to lose their hunger for success and take everything for granted. I mean for the love of god, Xavi has won more titles than Real Madrid in the past 10 years, even more than Chelsea in their entire freaking history. There comes a time where change is needed, you can't rest on your laurels in the football world. Just look at Milan & Inter. they relied on their past success and ended up in shambles. It's time to move on.
In conclusion : If no election is held in the summer and no major overhaul is done to the squad. We're in for an awful couple of years. As for this season, don't get your hopes up because things will get worse after a Champion's League elimination or a final defeat from Real Madrid.
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