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Aug 2023
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Function or Freedom? Dembele, Neymar, An...

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On episode 492, Dan and the Purist discuss Xavi's Barcelona with and without Ousmane Dembele! They talk about Neymar, Ansu Fati, functional players or players with freedom, preseason tactics, and much more!

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Will Xavi change his tactics without Dembele?

Which players are functional and which players have freedom?

Does Xavi trust young players?

Has Xavi's press evolved from last season?

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