To say Ronald Koeman has his work cut out is an understatement. The Dutchman comes into Barça in one of the most tumultuous moments in recent history, and fixing this side is no easy feat. However, any sort of course correction starts with the very basics. The fundamentals, not superstar attack signings.
A possession-heavy system, in today’s game, is reliant on intense counterpressing and zonal superiority. That means no more lopsided pressing, and focusing on first wave pressing, with the attackers bearing the brunt of the load. This is why this season has been a trainwreck. No legs in this side, which means no effective counterpressing.