Koeman under direct attack for no 'tiki taka' at Barcelona
There were no signs of Barcelona’s famous “tiki-taka” style of ball possession in the team’s 1-1 draw against Granada in the Spanish league on MondaySEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press
Sergino Dest - Racks up 16 crosses Dest created three chances from 16 crosses (one accurate) and took two shots (one on goal) during Monday's 1-1 draw with Granada.
Impact Dest had an outsized role in generating chances but it didn't result in much as only one goal was scored for either team. The benefit of his showing is that he could receive a bigger role with more consistency because of this, though his current averages this season aren't nearly as promising. Up next is a trip to Cadiz, which have conceded eight goals in their first five matches.
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Darwin Machis - Creates two chances in draw Machis created two chances from two crosses (one accurate) during Monday's 1-1 draw with Barcelona.
Impact Machis tried to be an outlet in possession but he was never likely to get much going in a mostly lopsided match. He'll next face a solid Real Sociedad side, and Machis has yet to log any properly valuable performances just yet.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Maximiano - Concedes one in draw Maximiano conceded one goal and made five saves during Monday's 1-1 draw with Barcelona.
Impact Maximiano had to make some impressive stops as the hosts racked up chances late in the game and was only beaten in the 90th minute. With 12 saves in two games, Maximiano is on track to be a top option at his position, but these losses and draws need to start turning into wins. Up next is a visit from Real Sociedad, which has scored six goals in their first five matches.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sergio Escudero - Logs assist in draw Escudero provided one assist from one chance created and made two interceptions during Monday's 1-1 draw with Barcelona.
Impact Escudero only played one half in his first start for this club, but still made an impact by setting up Domingos Duarte's early goal. His impactful showing could be an improvement at left-back as Carlos Neva can no longer expect to play each week, and both with compete for more opportunities by Thursday's match against Real Sociedad.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Domingos Duarte - Scores against Barca Duarte scored one goal from one shot and made eight clearances during Monday's 1-1 draw with Barcelona.
Impact Duarte nearly shocked the Catalans with a goal in the second minute but the defense left too many holes by the end of the match. He's kept just one clean sheet all season, and facing a real Sociedad club short of its top attacking options could be a good chance to change that story.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marc-Andre ter Stegen - Concedes one in draw Ter Stegen conceded one goal and made one save during Monday's 1-1 draw with Granada.
Impact Ter Stegen was beaten in the second minute and then didn't have much to do for the rest of the contest. He's now conceded five goals in his three starts this season, though he's still come away with four points from his last two La Liga appearances. He'll need to improve this record in the next match against Cadiz, which have scored six goals in their first five matches.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
