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In mid-December and with only 10 games played, Barça is already between a rock and a hard place. In a situation with no margin for error in which any rival, such as the case of Levante tonight (Camp Nou 9:00 p.m. Movistar LaLiga) can cause a considerable break (follow the game live on As.com).
The Blaugrana team receives Levante three points above the relegation zone after squandering the dream of Koeman, which was not to lose a game until the end of the season. The blaugrana fell with a crash last week in Cadiz And the alarm lights went off already in the Champions with the overwhelming defeat in the Camp Nou against Juventus by 0-3.
The Levante of Paco López does not go through its best moment despite the fact that last week he somewhat redirected his situation by winning 3-0 at Getafe. Even so, it is in a relegation position three points behind the Catalans, who are mired in a situation of institutional, economic and sports crisis that makes any rival the most fearsome adversary.
After two games thrown away because of individual mistakes Koeman finds himself increasingly under pressure to switch systems, something that the Dutch coach does not seem willing to do. This week Cadena SER already revealed that from within the dressing room the 4-2-3-1 was questioned and was betting on the return to 4-3-3 to keep the team closer together.
Koeman could adopt a compromise solution and reinforce the midfield with the inclusion of Pedri as a false attacker, leaving the offensive trident in the hands of Messi and Griezmann, who this time would have Braithwaite as a center forward.
It is in the center of the field precisely where Levante is most affected. Bardhi and Campaña are injured and the only joy is the recovery of Vuckcevic, who was unable to train during the week due to back problems.