Quote from: nurilham on February 25, 2024, 09:30:12 PM

Quote from: skarais on February 21, 2024, 09:34:21 PM

Maybe this is a problem of poor strategy for Napoli or because Barcelona is too good at managing the tempo of the game. Barcelona performed well from the first half and so far they have made 6 shots on goal out of a total of 11 shots. They can win this match and increase their chances of qualifying for the quarter-finals, so in the end perhaps this is why Barcelona should not be underestimated.

I agree if Napoli is lack of strategy. The hired Francesco Calzona who has no experience in managing a top club, he also has no experience as a player. The most experience of Francesco Calzona is just an assistant manager. I think his level isn't enough for UCL competition, he is more appropriate in domestic competitions. During the match, Napoli only made 1 shot on target from 6 total shots. It clearly indicated that Napoli still can't keep up Barcelona game.

Napoli has again made change which was previously quite surprising regarding the change of coach which is currently held by Francesco Calzona.
But unfortunately all of this is not as easy as expected, Francesco Calzona is not coach who can make changes to Napoli and of course this will only be new problem for all the players.
They must be able to understand and adapt to the playing style and strategies provided by Francesco Calzona, changes will not be visible in just 1 or 2 months but require more time.
I think the decision to use the services of Francesco Calzona as coach was an action taken too quickly and I sure that Napoli will soon be eliminated from the UCL competition.

Quote from: nurilham on February 25, 2024, 09:30:12 PM

Quote from: skarais on February 21, 2024, 09:34:21 PM

Barcelona's defense is also good. Araujo, Martinez and Kounde impressed, as did Joao Cancelo, but Barcelona still have to be alert because Napoli really don't want to lose at home. But now the score has changed, 1-1.

I don't think so. Barcelona defense looks weak, they got 1 conceded goal from 1 shot on target made by Napoli. If the defense is strong enough, they won't be easy to get a conceded goal at the match. Sorry, I think the defenders must improve their performance.

In fact, both of them didn't play very well, Napoli and Barcelona didn't seem to finish their match as expected.
Napoli in the home match was unable to win and Barcelona, which was clearly team with much better performance than Napoli, could only survive draw.
Last season we could see Barcelona performing very well but now they have to face quite difficult conditions to become strong team.
I agree with you that Barcelona has defense that is not very good and in every match Barcelona always concedes goals from the opposing team.