'He Didn't Get There' - Ex-Chelsea Star Identifies Chukwueze As Weak Link In Loss To Barca
Published: September 27, 2020Ronald Koeman has won his first official game in charge of Barcelona after the Spanish giants demolished Villarreal 4-0 at the Camp Nou on Sunday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.
The 17-year-old Spain international Ansu Fati was the star of the show, bagging a brace and winning a penalty converted by Lionel Messi, while an own goal from Pau Torres gifted the Azulgranas a 4-0 lead at the interval.
Former Chelsea and Barcelona star Albert Ferrer criticized the performance of Samuel Chukwueze in the loss to Barcelona, saying the right winger did not help out in defence and most of Barcelona's attack came from the left flank with Fati and Jordi Alba having a field day.
In his post-match analysis on La Liga TV, Ferrer stated : "Barcelona did very well, basically they attacked through the left side first forty-five minutes.
"We have some examples here - Ansu Fati, look at the position of Mario who sometimes was late and no help for the center backs.
"Samuel Chukwueze didn't get there, Coquelin and Parejo tried to get there but most of the times were late.
"Basically, Villarreal despite having a lot of players there the intensity was not good enough and Jordi Alba was flying through the left side."
"We have some examples here - Ansu Fati, look at the position of Mario who sometimes was late and no help for the center backs.
"Samuel Chukwueze didn't get there, Coquelin and Parejo tried to get there but most of the times were late.
"Basically, Villarreal despite having a lot of players there the intensity was not good enough and Jordi Alba was flying through the left side."
Villarreal coach made some tactical substitutions before the start of the second half and his side managed to keep Barcelona at bay in the second period.
In his third La Liga appearance of the new season, Chukwueze made way for the lively Real Madrid loanee Takefusa Kubo in the 74th minute.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Copyright ANS
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
Latest News
- Finidi includes Fenerbahce, Anderlecht, Everton, Bolton, Vitoria legends in dream Super Eagles XI
- Nottingham Forest boss provides update on Awoniyi after striker's withdrawal from Ghana, Mali games
- 'Fantastic couple just like in Nigerian national team' - Ex-Napoli star has his say on Osimhen v Lookman duel
- Confirmed: Premier League's youngest debutant signs professional contract with Arsenal
- Spain aiming to cap-tie Barcelona striker on the same date Super Falcons face Banyana Banyana in Pretoria
- Kevin Zeroli reaches an agreement in principle to sign new contract at AC Milan
- Super Eagles-eligible midfielder back in the treatment room at Chelsea
- 16-year-old box-to-box Nigerian midfielder trains with Arsenal first team pre-Manchester City
- Manu Garba returns to Golden Eaglets as head coach; assistant roles for Ugbade, Bala Nikyu
- Trabzonspor eye move for Nwakali's teammate as potential replacement for Southampton loanee Onuachu
Football News 24/7
News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football