According to ESPN, Ernesto Valverde has been fine-tuning his tactical nous for Barcelona’s encounter against Liverpool in the Champions League by watching their game against Manchester City.
The two teams will cancel each other out in the first leg at the Camp Nou on Wednesday night and reports are rife they may employ the long ball tactics to undermine the Reds.
Reports from ESPN FC confirmed Valverde has been watching Liverpool's games this season with specific attention on their loss against City, which ended 2-1 in favour of Pep Guardiola's side.
“Liverpool apply very high pressure in the form of six or even seven players,” said a Barcelona source.
“They want to make you uncomfortable and, if possible, they want to rob the ball back.
“Our intention is to play as we always do. We want to get the ball at the back and play through their press. But we haven't ruled out going long if we have to.”
hariharan04
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Barça defence was stronger than liverpool. Liverpool mostly scores by counterattack which was impossible when pique as a opponent. Barcelona will definitely win
SuuuuCr7
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Valverde needs to realize that this Liverpool team is different from the Liverpool of January when The Reds lost to City. It will be a great battle tho, two great attack minded fullbacks, a rock in the back, and a lethal front three vs the King 👑
Longlife2000
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Let's play our usual free flow game.. We can't be under pressure against Liverpool.. Have got no doubt in my heart of heart that we will beat Liverpool, home and away.. For me am super calm as i await our victory on 1st and 7th of this Holy Ramadan Month.. In Sha Allah victory is ours.. Barca till i die..
huaknuy
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Stop your dramas Mr.Valverde,thank God you have Messi,without Messi we would already have seen your true colors like OLE[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]