Xavi is not satisfied with 3 Barca strikers - statistics prove it is valid
According to Mundo Deportivo, Xavi is 'worried' about Barcelona's lack of goals after the World Cup.
Before the break, the strikers scored 35 of the team's 45 goals. After the break, that number dropped to 21 goals out of 35.
On the one hand, this means that midfielders and defenders score more goals. On the other hand, it proves that the strikers are inefficient. In particular, Xavi is interested in three players:
Ansu Fati - did not score in the last 14 matches
Ferran Torres - did not score in the last 13 matches
Robert Lewandowski - only scored 2 goals in the last 10 matches
The coach has of course no problem with Ousmane Dembele, who has just been injured, and Raphinha, one of our best players in recent weeks.
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Real Madrid interested in Manchester United full-back target report
Real Madrid have some interest in the full-back department as the summer transfer window approaches. Dani Carvajal's form has declined while Lucas Vazquez is not a natural right-back.
On the left side, there are question marks about the continuity of Ferland Mendy. So while the deal for Fran Garcia is done, a new left-back could also come. But a new right-back could be a bigger priority for the Spanish and European champions. And, according to Mundo Deportivo, Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong has emerged as a Real Madrid transfer target.
The 22-year-old Dutch defender has been a revelation in the Bundesliga, his play especially improving under the tutelage of Real Madrid legend Xabi Alonso.
In 35 games this season, Frimpong has scored 7 goals and assisted 9 more, showing the full-back's great attacking ability.
The former Celtic player is attracting interest from a number of clubs across Europe, with Manchester United also among his fans.
The Frimpong star has a contract with Bayer Leverkusen until the summer of 2025. The right-back recently revealed his admiration for Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr, saying:
"I love watching Vinicius at Real Madrid:
he is very calm with the ball, very skillful, he never panics. He plays freestyle, I like that. When Vinicius loses the ball, he tries again. In football, when you lose the ball, sometimes you don't want to try again. But that never affected Vinicius.
In addition to Frimpong, Real Madrid are also interested in Chelsea's Reece James, although the possibility of recruiting the English star is unlikely. Villarreal's Juan Foyth is also said to be on the radar of Los Blancos but his 54m release clause could become an issue. Vinicius Tobias, impressed with Castilla, could be officially signed but lacks first-team experience.
So Frimpong could be Real Madrid's most likely target if they decide to invest in a new right-back.
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