out now?


  • Total voters
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donpiero

Stella D'Argento
Jul 3, 2009
3,370
Seeing how fragile we looked at the back in our two games against a half decent Nipples, I gotta say I'm not looking forward to the sh!tshow we're gonna put up at camp nou.
 

Hydde

Minimiliano Tristelli
Mar 6, 2003
38,985
Me neither.

Im very worried. We dont need an embarrassment. Lets hope we man up... but being realistic...we are not defending good and this is worrysome.
 

X Æ A-12

Senior Member
Contributor
Sep 4, 2006
87,944
The Mad man has done it again and still managed to rotate the squad and remain ready for the other two competitions we are in. Can this guy do anything wrong?
 

Vialli_92

Senior Member
Mar 7, 2013
6,500
I don't think the team is ready to take the next step in Europe but it will be interesting to see what approach and attitude the team use against Barcelona.

We are just a couple of players off being able to win the CL but surprises can happen so I hope for a good performance against Barcelona
 

spurdo

Senior Member
Jun 4, 2016
1,917
What do you guys say about playing a 3-5-2 against Barcelona?

The only teams that have beat Napoli recently (Aside from Real) are Atalanta and Juve, who both played a 3-5-2 and it kept the tiny Napoli attackers relatively quiet. You might have noticed that Napoli immediately stopped scoring and getting chances when we switched to 3 at the back last game. Barcelona will most likely play a similar 3-man attack, so stacking the middle will go a long way to keeping their small framed attackers at bay. It means probably benching Cuadrado, but he could be even more effective when introduced after the break. Real Betis and Malaga kept the Barca attacks at bay this season by playing 3 at the back too.
 

Post Ironic

Senior Member
Feb 9, 2013
42,253
Me neither.

Im very worried. We dont need an embarrassment. Lets hope we man up... but being realistic...we are not defending good and this is worrysome.
Our defenders are being arrogant and lazy in Italy which is more understandable considering 6 straight scudetti and two straight CIs.

However, we have allowed 2 goals in 8 CL games. Best in the competition by far, Atletico is second with 4 conceded. I doubt we see the same lazy and careless attitude from our experienced Italian CBs in the CL, and the season so far bears that out.

Have a little faith. :p
 

Hust

Senior Member
Hustini
May 29, 2005
93,703
We are going to get falcon punched by Barcelona :lol:


Lazy defending.
Player theatrics all over the pitch.
Slopping possession.
Dybala. Did we sell him in January?
Something about this team is different the last month. Can't put my finger on it.

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Disclaimer: I just watched the match. Let it settle maybe I'm being paranoid :D
 

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