New Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman did the unthinkable during the last friendly against Girona, changing the starting lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For years, Barca has embraced the tried and tested 4-3-3 module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But Koeman decided to change it on Wednesday night, placing his squad according to the aggressive 4-2-3-1 scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lionel Messi seemed determined to leave the Catalan club earlier this summer, but will stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Philippe Coutinho was another, on the way away, but now it seems to be the highlights of Koeman’s new system, both of which scored in the friendly 3-1 victory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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