• EpiDeMic522@fediverser.communick.devB
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        1
        ·
        1 year ago

        Untrue. He has simply squandered a lot of points that he (or at least his management and coaching team) deserved.

        They have prepared very well for games, have been playing well but lack fitness and Rafa must have the worst in-game management I must have seen in some time. No better example of this than the Barça game.

        Even the staunchest of Barça fans would tell you that there was only one team on the park for the first 80 minutes. Celta played them off it but then played right into Barça’s hands with the most stupid tactical decisions (given the squad and the situation of the game). A tactical masterclass to a tactical disaster class in the blink of an eye. Panic and pressure of such a strong position. How ironic.

        Barça deserved all the 3 points that were only Celta’s by right. Barça didn’t play badly to be second best. Neither did they do something unforseen nor extraordinary to turn the game. It was all Celta’s credit earlier and all Celta’s blame later. One of the biggest throws I have witnessed recently.

        • Albiceleste_D10S@fediverser.communick.devB
          link
          fedilink
          English
          arrow-up
          1
          ·
          1 year ago

          Even the staunchest of Barça fans would tell you that there was only one team on the park for the first 80 minutes. Celta played them off it but then played right into Barça’s hands with the most stupid tactical decisions

          You are kind of making my point for me here TBH

          He’s not a complete donkey but he frequently makes bad decisions that swing games away from his team

    • mattisafootballguy@fediverser.communick.devB
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      1
      ·
      1 year ago

      Celta doesn’t even look bad, they’ve been so unlucky as well

      Losing the 2-0 lead to Barcelona

      The Bamba goal vs Mallorca that was millimeters from crossing the line

      Last minute loss to Las Palmas

      Had a man up vs Getafe and didn’t take advantage of it (instead conceded almost immediately after the sending off)

      Rafa could be blamed for part of it, but also Celta need to be better in these situations