What should Barcelona change to stop struggling in away matches? Frenkie de Jong, Riqui Puig, and El Clásico [TBPod162]

Sergio Busquets and Barcelona suffer against Slavia Prague

On episode 162 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan and Francesc discuss how Antoine Griezmann and Frenkie de Jong have started their Barcelona careers. Your hosts talk about tactical changes to help de Jong and Lionel Messi, the events in Catalonia, and much more!

Running Order:

  • How are the new signings doing?
  • How are the current events in Catalonia affecting the club?
  • What is wrong with Ernesto Valverde’s tactics in road matches?
  • How can Valverde maximize the talents of Messi, de Jong and Sergio Busquets?
  • Would a healthy Samuel Umtiti solve Barcelona’s defensive issues?
  • Will Ansu Fati still get playing time now that everyone is healthy?