"Replacing Pedri is one thing, but the reality is there isn't another player that comes close to him in the world, let alone on the Barca roster. In this place, Marc Casadó and Frenkie de Jong were a bright spot. Frenkie was more adventurous than we've seen him in a while, carrying the ball up the field like his best vintage self. Casadó was calm and in control, playing nice passes, and providing cover to allow Frenkie to contribute in the attack."
"This was an energetic display from a group who has been criticized for poor pressing. For Flick's system to work, regardless of who plays, this is a must. Fermín López continue to be a man on a mission. The attacking midfield seems to only be getting better with time. You get the sense that he no longer sees himself as a role player at Barcelona, but a star in his own right."
Hansi Flick and Barcelona endured a difficult start to the season that raised questions about tactics, medical decisions, and offseason planning. The team produced a collective response against Elche, mitigating the loss of Pedri despite his unique influence. Marc Casadó and Frenkie de Jong combined effectively, with Frenkie carrying the ball and Casadó providing calm distribution and defensive cover. The forwards restored pressing intensity essential for Flick's system. Fermín López progressed into a more prominent attacking role. Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, and Marcus Rashford all scored. The win offers confidence to build momentum for tougher tests ahead.
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