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This time, in "Tribūna", one of the most active enthusiasts of this column writes an article about "Barcelona." As the zebediejus himself writes in the letter, this writing came out as a letter to "Barcelona" president Joan Laporta or team management - "chunta". We remind you that we are waiting for your articles, thoughts, or other writings at the address [email protected]. With a supporter's gaze: : The best defense is offense... because there is nothing to defend Yes, Barca shows cosmic basketball (sorry - football). Yes, it controls the ball and doesn't let the opponent touch it. Yes, it conquers the midfield and immediately moves the game to the opponents' penalty area. Like an avalanche overwhelming the opponents' defense and it soon collapses, letting in a quick goal. And if the ball is by the opponents, Barca's defenders cling to the opponent holding the ball like ticks, one presses him, others intercept his teammates so that there is no one to pass the ball to. And soon the ball is back in Barca's hands (sorry - legs). The fight for the ball is not only fought by the hardworking Deco, the small Iniesta, or the strong van Bommel. Just as quick to take it away are Eto'o, the veteran Larsson, and the magician Ronaldinho. Can you imagine how much energy an additional obligation to play "puppy" in the middle of the field takes away from attacking players? Is there any strength left for a sprint after chasing the opponent halfway across the field to take the ball away? However, such a style of play is essential in Barcelona, because both Ronaldinho and Eto'o, and even Rijkaard know: give the opponent a calm attack - you will guarantee the loss of the game. I, as a supporter and admirer of Barca, demand defenders. Categorically and immediately! And not ones like Demetrio Albertini, who have already played their part and come to Camp Nou calmly to rest. I crave defensive stars who could shine as brightly as Eto'o or Deco. Costing millions, but also being worth that price. Are there such ones at Nou Camp? Belletti came to Barcelona from "Villarreal" when he surprised the entire Spanish Primera with his mature play. Belletti represented the Brazilian football school, the best examples of which are Cafu, Cicinho, and Roberto Carlos. Watching his game, you just want to scream - "He's not a defender, let him play in attack! He's a born goalscorer!". Perhaps that's why Belletti is timid and unassuming in defense like a girl in a gang of hooligans. He tries, he... but his defense this season is not very valuable. However, even in attack, his passes usually end up straight to... the opponents' defenders. Neither spectacular nor effective. At the moment, Belletti in defense is unfortunately just a substitute for Oleguer. Oleguer. His greatest achievement is that he no longer stumbles over his own feet this year. And sometimes he even closes the right flank to the opponents. Provided that they are slower than the graduate of Barca's school. Of course, Oleguer made enormous progress in two years. From a reserve player without any prospects, whom Barca couldn't even sell because no one was interested, Oleguer became a key player in the lineup of the superclub of Catalonia. He no longer makes mistakes like last year at San Siro, when all Barca fans were holding their heads, and the coaching staff - their hearts. And when Puyol doesn't play, Oleguer becomes the backbone of Barca's defense. However, the player has already squeezed everything he can out of himself. The limits have been reached, and Oleguer will not get any better. On the other flank, Giovanni van Bronckhorst and Sylvinho play. Like two twins. It doesn't matter that one is Dutch and the other Brazilian. Their age is almost the same, and unfortunately, they are nearing their "retirement age" - 31 and 32 years old. A well-played match is followed by a series of mistakes. And there are more and more bad matches. Sylvinho replaces Gio, and then Gio replaces Sylvinho. And the benefit from both is the same. With every attack on the "twins" flank, you have to hold your breath - will Gio (Sylvinho) stop the opponent or will their next attacker end up against Valdes' goal?... Conclusion - Barca's defense flanks are the "free zone". If you already have the ball, go wherever you want, rush where you want. And if Tarzan or Ac...
