BRUTAL ASSISTANCE FROM ANDREAS TO JOAO
Christensen, the all-rounder that Xavi has 'invented' for the midfield
Xavi Hernández maintains his commitment to Andreas Christensen as a pivot and the experiment is becoming a necessary 'solution' for FC Barcelona. Against Getafe, in addition to giving consistency to the midfield and supporting defensive tasks, he advanced lines and appeared as an assistant
The victory in front of the Getafe supposes a relief for the FC Barcelona, by a lot of factors. In addition to having assaulted the second square provisionally, the Barcelona have been able to clear the ghosts of these last weeks and free of the pressure after the victory agónica against the Celtic (1-2) and the tie in front of the Naples (1-1). To Xavi Hernández serves him for 'confirm' that his experiments give positive results.
One of the most important modifications in the approach of the Barça in these last weeks has been the change of role of Andreas Christensen that has advanced his position to play like pivote. 'Live' near of Frenkie of Jong and allows to Ílkay Gündogan free of defensive works so that it can dump to the attack. The Danish has been key to give some solidity to the centre of the field and, also, contribute in defensive facets.
The 'new' version of Christensen
Against the Getafe has not been the exception. In the first time did not appear what had wanted, because the Barça bet for playing with long balloons to take advantage of of the very advanced defence of the Getafe, but in the second half appeared like an indisputable tool in the centre of the field and took advantage of, also, to advance and offer a big assistance to Joao Félix for the 2-0 before the minute 50.
Raphinha Saw how the Danish footballer went up by the right band, yielded him the balloon and when raising the look hunted to Joao Félix entirely only in the heart of the area. It gave him a pass of the death so that the Portuguese increased the advantage in the marker. Only it had to push the balloon to win to David Soria. It is the second assistance of Christensen in what it goes of season, after which offered to Robert Lewandowski in the goleada 5-0 to the Real Betis in the first turn of LaLiga.
The plan with Christensen gives resulted
After the party, Xavi Hernández has analysed the influence of Christensen in the Barça and his performance, further of the goal. It has celebrated his solidity and participation in defensive works and the capacity not to lose balloons. Against the Getafe alone lost two (40/42, with 95% of tarpaulin): "Andreas is slope of the defensive tasks. Little by little it finds well, it decides better, when has to play to a touch or two, does not lose balls, gives defensive balance... ", it signalled the egarense.
