The absence of Lionel Messi exposed the greatest flaw of FC Barcelona and worries Koeman

FC Barcelona traveled to face Dynamo Kiev without the presence of Lionel Messi. Coach Koeman wanted to give Messi a rest as he considered that FC Barcelona was already classified for the next phase of the Champions League. Although they scored 4 goals, FC Barcelona failed again in a very important aspect of the game.

Although FC Barcelona won 4-0 and came first in their Champions’ League group, there was no great connection between defenders, midfielders and forwards. The match was easy for FC Barcelona due to the weak level of Dynamo Kiev. If it had been another rival, the story would have been different.

Although it does not seem true, FC Barcelona I miss Lionel Messi when they had the ball since the Argentine player is the one who generally makes his team play. In the match against Dynamo Kiev, no FC Barcelona player could take over that task that Lionel Messi generally fulfills.

The victory is important for the confidence of the FC Barcelona squad but leaves Koeman doubts about the team's operation. It is not necessary to be guided by the result but it is necessary to see beyond to understand what the problems in the attack of FC Barcelona are. Lionel Messi cannot defend, but when FC Barcelona attacks it is very important.