“The Offside Trap Was a Solution, Now It’s a Problem”

Tarek Dhiab did not hold back following Barcelona’s shocking 1-0 home loss to Leganés, a defeat that has sparked outrage among fans and raised serious questions about the team’s trajectory.

Speaking passionately about the team’s struggles, Dhiab highlighted the tactical and individual failures that have left Barcelona faltering in key moments of the season.

“The offside trap was a solution for Barcelona at the start of the season, but now it’s become a problem,” Dhiab remarked.

His frustration with the team’s regression was palpable as he turned his attention to Robert Lewandowski, the once-prolific striker whose performance on the night was nothing short of disastrous.

“Lewandowski was completely off today—countless chances, most of them very easy, yet he missed a super hat-trick.

Keeping Lewandowski for another season is just patching up failure without any real benefit. Imagine losing a match where your striker could’ve scored a super hat-trick.”

Barcelona’s struggles, however, go beyond a single match or an out-of-form striker. Dhiab painted a grim picture of a team unable to capitalize on their rival’s setbacks.

“When you stumble at home against Las Palmas and Leganés, it means you’ve already lost the league—especially since more setbacks are bound to come.

Your rival drops points against Bilbao, and you go drop points against Betis. Your rival stumbles against Rayo, and you lose to the 17th-placed team at home—not to mention the bad draw against Las Palmas and the disappointing performance against Celta Vigo.”

The criticism didn’t stop at the players; Hansi Flick, Barcelona’s head coach, was also in the spotlight. Dhiab questioned Flick’s approach, preparation, and ability to deliver consistent performances.

“What exactly is Flick’s role in this mess? Why the continuous failure? What are his duties? How does he prepare for matches? A big question mark.”

Dhiab’s analysis underscores the broader issues plaguing Barcelona this season. The team’s inability to maintain consistency, capitalize on opportunities, and deliver in critical moments has left them stumbling alongside Real Madrid in the race for La Liga dominance.

“It’s clear Barcelona can’t stay at the top for an entire season due to several reasons, the most important being the lack of stars. Barcelona and Real Madrid are stumbling over each other to take the lead,” he concluded.

As the season progresses, Barcelona’s leadership and players face mounting pressure to turn things around.

The question remains: can they rise above their current struggles, or will this season be remembered as another missed opportunity?