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Masian believed that Pedri's performances in big matches were often minimized after Barça's defeats. He wrote that the player's detractors overlooked his good performances and that some television analysts echoed social media trends before criticizing Pedri after his first less successful match. He acknowledged that the midfielder had played six months below his level and that this had cost him his place on the national team, while asserting that he had regularly shone in major encounters for several years. Regarding the match against PSG, Masian judged that Pedri was, along with João Neves, the best midfielder on the pitch until his exit in the 60th minute. He added that Pedri delivered a strong performance without his usual teammate against PSG's three high-level midfielders, while Vitinha's exceptional goal at the end of the match had left a greater impression, particularly because PSG had won. #Football #Pedri #Barça (translated)

Masian wrote that he reviewed the first half of the match and believed that Barça had not been dominated as clearly as some comments suggested. According to him, PSG started strong, with five minutes of intense pressure and a triple save from Joan Garcia, but Barça also had several chances, notably a strike from Olmo that went just wide and a breakthrough from Pedri stopped at the last moment. He indicated that, until a mistake from Lamine in the 37th minute, both teams had faced each other in terms of ball use and pressing exits. However, he acknowledged that PSG had the better opportunities. Masian also mentioned a missed one-on-one by Fermin, a poorly weighted pass to Raphinha, and a strong Parisian period from the 43rd minute until halftime. He attributed the impression of Parisian dominance to the repeated interventions of Joan Garcia and the moments when PSG hurt Barça. Finally, he stated that both teams had shown an almost identical xG number, despite PSG's superiority, and emphasized that Pedri had to face the Parisian midfield alone composed of Vitinha, Neves, and Ruiz. #FCBarcelona #PSG #FootballAnalysis (translated)

Masian estimated that the next match against Aston Villa should mark the beginning of the race for a top 2 spot in the league phase. He added that there should be no more rotation of the squad and that the priority was to ensure a good run in the knockout stage as well as home return matches. He said he hoped for a victory on Sunday to get things back on track. #Ligue1 #AstonVilla #Victoire (translated)

Masian wrote that some had deemed the player's match catastrophic. He acknowledged that he had missed his first half but felt that he had progressed after the break and was starting to take control even before Lucas Hernandez's exit, notably thanks to a nutmeg. According to him, the player had also created several goal opportunities. Masian added that the exceptionally high expectations of him explained why his performance was critiqued more than that of others, while deeming the criticisms sometimes excessive. #Football #Critique #Performance (translated)

Masian wrote that Flick had explained that the bad weather had blocked his team in Seville and made him miss training sessions. He added that the exhausting trip to Seville, followed by another away match against what he presented as the best team in the world, weighed on the management of the match in view of the clasico. Masian said he shared this analysis and found it incomprehensible that Gordon had run so little, as it seemed contrary to his nature. #Football #Préparation #Clásico (translated)

Masian wrote that Hansi Flick said he had composed his team and managed the match thinking about the Clasico. He believed that, in this case, the best would have been not to bring Rodri in, and that if the match against Paris had to be sacrificed, it should have been done completely. According to him, one could not beat PSG at 60% in front of their home crowd; it would have been better to play fully or rest all the key players. He also criticized Flick for taking out his best players while his team was largely dominating. Masian added that this management would prevent drawing real lessons from facing what he described as the best team in the world, without guaranteeing a victory in the Clasico. He said he did not care about the result of the day, but warned that if Real then took the three points at Camp Nou, uncomfortable debates would arise. #Clasico #PSG #Football (translated)

Masian wondered why the information regarding Rodri had leaked nearly six hours before the match. He felt it mattered little for a simple league game, but that in the Champions League quarter-finals, the opposing coach could use it to adapt his team. He also asked who was behind these leaks. #Football #Ligue #C1 (translated)

Masian indicated that he would start Adeyemi instead of Gordon, believing that the German could better challenge Hakimi and take advantage of spaces in an open match. He specified that he would prefer Gordon against Real, expecting to see them play in a more defensive manner. In midfield, he would choose Olmo over Fermin, as he believed that ball losses could weigh on the outcome of the match. According to him, Olmo was more comfortable receiving the ball with his back to the game, while Fermin favored verticality more. Masian also considered starting Rapha but felt that he could be more impactful from the 55th or 60th minute, when PSG would be more tired. He wouldn’t give him more than 60 minutes, regardless of the outcome, in order to keep Madrid in sight. Finally, he said he wanted to bring Baldé on in the second half, believing that he needed game time. #Football #Tactique #Match (translated)

Masian indicated that he had analyzed in detail with ImmigreParisien the stakes of the match, which he presented as the standout feature of the start of the season. He specified that their video was available on YouTube. https://t.co/CBZpWoNqFE #Football #Match #Saison (translated)

Masian estimated that at the slightest doubt, the player in question should not be risked against PSG and that a replacement solution should be found. He added that the Clasico remained the most important match of the week and would provide the opportunity next Sunday to almost seal the Liga. #Clasico #Liga #PSG (translated)

Masian wrote that the absence of Chris, Kounde, and Eric before an important match could happen again in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, as in the last two years. He believed that this was not a matter of bad luck, contrary to what some were saying, and presented the winter transfer window as a priority. #C1 #Football #Transferts (translated)

Masian believed he understood that Balde was not part of Flick's plans, but felt that the defense did not have enough depth to afford to dismiss a player. He argued that Balde could have received more minutes if those of Cancelo and Espart had been distributed on the right side, which might have prevented Eric — who had played more than 600 — and Koundé, also options in central defense, from chaining so many matches. According to him, Balde now lacked rhythm and Flick risked having to align him by default. #Football #FCBarcelona #Tactique (translated)