0:1 against newly promoted Rayo Vallecano – the drop was probably too much. Ronald Koeman was sacked at Barcelona! With Xavi Hernandez, a club legend returns as coach. What does his lineup look like in FIFA 22?
That has become apparent. The defeat on October 27 (0-1 against Rayo Vallecano) was the sad highlight of many. 0:3 against Bayern, 0:3 against Benfica, the lost Clasico against Real Madrid (1:2). Ronald Koeman just failed at Barcelona. While the coach cannot be blamed for the whole Catalan misery, the Dutchman would have had the player material at least to play in the top three in the league. Frenkie De Jong, Memphis Depay, Sergio Agüero, or exceptional talents like Pedri and Ansu Fati – the Blaugrana squad reads damn well. So what’s in it for the sequel?
A legend returns to the club in Xavi Hernandez . A man who knows the club, who lives the successful philosophy of the 2010s. So are we witnessing a new Tiki-Taka? wait and see Here’s a first look at what line-up Barcelona could play under Xavi!
Xavi becomes FC Barcelona coach – This is what the line-up looks like!
Of course, when you think of Xavi and FC Barcelona, Pep Guardiola also comes to mind. 4-3-3 and the legendary short passing game Tiki-Taka. Global dominance can be that easy. If you take a closer look at Xavi’s work at his former employer, Al-Sadd SC, things look different again. Successful football with a back three. The Spaniard was particularly taken with the 3-5-2. Reminds me of our mind game with Antonio Conte at Manchester United . But can you even imagine something like that at Barca?
Rather not. The fans in Catalonia don’t exactly respond well to the back three. In the embarrassing performances against Bayern and Benfica, Koeman crashed with a three-man team on the defensive. So let it be, Xavi. I think in the end everyone wants a return to the classic 4-3-3 anyway. But what would that look like? Well, something like this:
Of course, if you want to revive the vibes of Guardiola’s Barcelona, you could also play without a real ten. Then Xavi would probably swap Depay for Agüero and pack in Busquets for the Argentine. However, if you look at Barcelona’s player material, it’s a very likely line-up. The club will still have to digest the departure of Lionel Messi …
Many players have the potential to be key players. My favorites are definitely Depay, Pedri and Ansu Fati. They could slowly but surely lead Barcelona to at least a better future and make them forget the debacle of recent years. In the end, a lot depends on the coach. Is Xavi the right choice? The club legend can certainly provide some peace of mind, and the fans will also be able to make friends with this decision. Then let’s hope that it won’t be a mistake like Andrea Pirlo did at Juventus… uh Piemonte Calcio . The best thing to do would be Frank Lampard… With a better ending, of course.\
FIFA 22 – FUTs
What could be cooler than just relaxed gaming and doing some sofa sports on the side? In FIFA 22, the player is on the move fast, but without getting sore muscles. With the Ultimate Team Event cards, the collecting instinct is now also satisfied. However, the FUT Heroes keep creeping into my mind, so here are the best Ultimate Team Event cards that are definitely worth adding to your collection.
Heroes cards selected by EA for top qualities
Admittedly, the FUT heroes will cost quite a bit of coin, but it turns out that EA has once again brought some top-class players into the game when it comes to selection. As a collector and hunter, it’s an added attraction for FIFA gamers to now include their own favorite heroes in the portfolio and benefit from their individual skills. Both in the game and in team building, the FUTs will revolutionize the game once again.
EA SPORTS FC: FIFA GAME SERIES TO BE CONTINUED UNDER NEW NAME
Of course, the soccer simulation game series will not be discontinued completely. After FIFA 23, EA will relaunch the game under the name EA Sports FC and market it independently. Old FIFA hares should now become quite an ear, after all, the EA Sports Football Club used to be a part of the actual game for years. A lot of playing was rewarded, points could be collected and items, boosts or balls for the individual game modes could be unlocked.
In this context, there could also be a complete revolution of the classic game. There is a heated discussion in the FIFA community about whether the game, which is expected to be released in the fall of 2023, will be free-to-play. This option is said to be on the table for the game makers from EA, because: It seems that EA earns most of its money with the purchases of FIFA Points in the game mode Ultimate Team and not with the sale of the game itself.
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