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Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24
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on 28/07/2023, 18:42:12 UTC
Barcelona decision to sell Aubameyang and then replace it with Lewandowski was very correct, Lewandowski was able to answer Xavi trust in him by helping Barcelona win the La Liga title race as well as the Super Cup. Lewandowski was also the top scorer last season which made Benzema fail to win the top scorer title twice in a row.

Xavi can still rely on Ansu Fati as a substitute for Lewandowski if there are problems with his health. Raphinha is starting to blend into Barcelona style of play, he can be relied on on the right wing. Lewandowski certainly cannot always be played in every match, especially since Barcelona match schedule this season is very tight, Xavi needs to rotate in several matches in order to maintain the fitness of his players while preventing injury to his flagship player.

Ansu Fati is a player who plays on the left wing, but Fati can also play as a center forward when Lewandowski is absent. Ferran could also be put in that position, but I'd prefer Fati to be given more chances. Xavi needs to adapt his attackers to get enough minutes. Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati didn't get it last season because Xavi preferred Dembele, Lewandowski and Raphinha as starters, but that's also because the performance of these three players was quite good.

Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres have to work extra hard to prove to their coaches that they can make a big contribution. Gavi is also often entrusted to play as a winger instead of Ferran and Ansu Fati. Next season should be different, it will be better for the competition within the team.