Pau Cubarsi reveals the key to Barca’s offside trap
The system has been in the spotlight this season
Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi has been talking about the team’s famous offside trap that has been working wonders under new boss Hansi Flick.
The Catalans are playing an extremely high line this season that has been deemed “risky” by many but has come up trumps, particularly in games against Bayern and Real Madrid.
Cubarsi says the players work hard on the sytem and that communication is key to get it exactly right.
“Tactically, we train the defensive line but above all it is a matter of communication, that the four of us communicate and that we work well together. If one goes out, the others follow the line,” he told RAC1.
“When I see it from the outside I think ‘ugh, a ball behind our backs could hurt us’, but on the pitch you trust the line and your teammates. If we all work together, they’ll be offside,
“It’s not the same if the ball is played by a center-back, who is farther away, as opposed to a midfielder. We also pay attention to whether the ball is under pressure or not. If there’s pressure, it’s easier to push up because it’s harder to play it behind us.”
Barcelona have so far caught opponents offside on 92 occasions so far this season. Expect the number to rise again on Sunday when Barca take on Espanyol.
Source: barcablaugranes.com
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