It is not that it was so long ago that Luis Suarez failed to score in La Liga, but it is becoming worrisome with the chances he is missing. His last goal in La Liga came against Sevilla in a crucial game that Barca were losing. He gave the spark for Barca's comeback, or "remontada", as they call it. But he has was stuck on 21 goals for no one knows how long; and it is not as if he was not getting the supply of balls - he gets them, but he so often fluff his lines that were he as clinical as Barca needs him to be, Barca would be blowing teams away even with Messi not scoring.But true be told, he works hard in tacking back and in attack, keeping the opposition defense on its heels - that is a virtue, but without the goals,Barca may run out of luck if Messi is stifled. In short, Luis Suarez needs to begin scoring more often to ensure that Barca can win the treble again this season. His goals along with those from Messi will guarantee that.
Also, the duo of Couthino and Dembele need to put in some efforts at scoring. Since March 10, 2018, in the game vs Malaga, Couthino has not scored in La Liga; not a big worry given the role he plays. Dembele, too has yet to register a La Liga goal, and in my opinion, is yet to make that right extreme a worry for opposition defense. In the game versus Leganes, I can say clearly that Semedo put more spark on the right wing then Dembele. These two not scoring should not be a big worry when taken in isolation. But with Luis Suarez misfiring, it brings me to worry given that we are at the very busy end of the season when titles are won or lost.
Messi will always score goals, but there will be times when he is off color too, like in the Champions League game vs Roma; with others scoring regularly too, the unbeaten record and a sure treble will be assured.
At this very busy end of the season, everyone needs to be committed to doing his part - forwards should score and create goals for others; defenders should keep the defense tight, the goalkeepers should remain forever alert, and the coach and staff must make the best decision on player rotation and retention. Barca cannot afford a mishap now!
Messi will always score goals, but there will be times when he is off color too, like in the Champions League game vs Roma; with others scoring regularly too, the unbeaten record and a sure treble will be assured.
At this very busy end of the season, everyone needs to be committed to doing his part - forwards should score and create goals for others; defenders should keep the defense tight, the goalkeepers should remain forever alert, and the coach and staff must make the best decision on player rotation and retention. Barca cannot afford a mishap now!
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