Why is Setién’s Barcelona struggling? Arthur out, Pjanic in, and Riqui Puig impact
On episode 201, Dan and Francesc discuss what went wrong with Barcelona against Celta de Vigo. They review the performances of Luis Suárez, Riqui Puig, and Ansu Fati, break down the Arthur and Miralem Pjanic deal from a sporting and business perspective, and much more! Running Order: What went wrong against Celta de Vigo? Are the issues […]
Quique Setien talks Ansu Fati, Arthur, Pjanic, Barcelona-Celta, Rafinha and Riqui Puig
Barcelona manager Quique Setien spoke to the media ahead of Catalans’ trip to Vigo to face Celta. He spoke about Arthur Melo, Miralem Pjanic, Rafinha, Oscar Garcia, Riqui Puig and Ansu Fati. Here is a transcript of Setien’s press conference on Friday: “In principle I still have Arthur, he is important like the rest of […]
Why the Arthur, Pjanic swap deal makes no sense for Barcelona
When Barcelona fans thought that Josep Maria Bartomeu’s board could not possibly be any more embarrassing when it comes to transfer decisions, they have outdone themselves by swapping 23-year-old Arthur Melo for 30-year-old Miralem Pjanic – so they could make a profit of €10 million in the process. As I explained in a lot more […]
Why Fati and Puig must start for Barcelona, the Arthur-Pjanić dilemma, and Messi’s legacy
We got to 200 episodes! On episode 200, Dan and Francesc discuss why Ansu Fati and Riqui Puig are both the future and the present. They review Barcelona’s win over Athletic Club, the merits of the Arthur for Miralem Pjanić deal, Messi’s 33rd birthday, and much more! Running Order: How were Barcelona better with Ansu Fati and […]
