Talking in a latest interview, former Barcelona midfielder Emmanuel Petit has criticised the crew, stating that they can’t go on to win the UEFA Champions League with their present squad and the way in which they play.
Barcelona got here near going all the way in which in Europe final season, however confronted a heartbreaking extra-time elimination by the hands of Inter Milan on the semi-final stage.
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The present marketing campaign has seen the Blaugrana lose two video games already within the league section of Europe’s premier competitors (vs PSG, Chelsea), whereas they had been additionally held to a draw by Membership Brugge.
Petit believes Barcelona would not have world-class gamers past Lamine Yamal
Petit, who joined Barcelona in 2000 and left the subsequent 12 months, acknowledged that whereas the crew may be very a lot able to competing in La Liga, they may come up quick in Europe.
“Barça can compete for La Liga, however not for the Champions League, under no circumstances. Does anybody imagine they’ll win this title with this defence? Not possible,” he acknowledged.
“We noticed it in opposition to Inter. How are you going to concede seven targets in a Champions League semi-final?” he requested rhetorically.
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Persevering with, the 1998 World Cup winner with France claimed that Barcelona are betting every thing on Lamine Yamal, however would not have sufficient world-class high quality round him within the squad.
“Barcelona is sort of a on line casino, they’ve guess every thing on Lamine Yamal,” he continued.
Barcelona are overdependent on Lamine, says Petit. (Picture by Eric Alonso/Getty Photographs)
“Barcelona should belief Lamine Yamal at the moment, they usually have high quality gamers, however not world-class stars like Leo Messi. Lamine can’t win the Champions League alone. With all due respect, Messi couldn’t do it with out Xavi, Iniesta, Puyol…” he added.
Not stopping there, Petit additional commented: “Now every thing is basically primarily based on Lamine Yamal. They’ve top-level gamers at Barcelona, however they don’t have world-class gamers, like Leo Messi was in his time.”
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“Are you able to win the Champions League with these defenders? Not possible! It’s inconceivable. They concede numerous targets. We noticed that final season within the semi-finals in opposition to Inter,” he defined, pointing fingers on the defence.
Mikel Arteta to Arsenal?
In the meantime, Petit, who had extra success at Arsenal than at Barça, additionally acknowledged that the Gunners’ present supervisor, Mikel Arteta, might contemplate a future transfer to Catalonia, given his roots on the membership, saying:
“He is likely to be tempted to return to Spain, particularly to a membership he knew when he was very younger. Truthfully, with the work he’s doing, are you able to think about if he wins one thing on the finish of the season?
“He’d in all probability say, ‘Okay, that’s fantastic by me. In my case, after virtually seven years, I’ve achieved it with Arsenal. I believe it’s time to search for one thing else.’ I’d perceive.
‘Properly, look, Barcelona is likely one of the finest golf equipment on this planet. I’ll return to Spain, and the life-style is sweet for my household.’ He’d say, ‘Okay, I’ll go to Barcelona, however one thing wants to alter, particularly in defence,’” he commented.
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