Supporters of Spanish giants Barcelona have taken to social media in numbers on Sunday evening, to make their frustrations with one member of Xavi Hernandez’s squad very much known.
Barca, for those not aware, marked their return to action a short time ago.
Amid ongoing efforts to hunt down Clasico rivals Real Madrid atop the La Liga table, the Blaugrana made the trip to Pamplona, for a meeting with Osasuna.
And, when all was said and done, make it three wins from four to open the campaign is precisely what the evening’s visitors went on to do.
After Jules Kounde’s opener was cancelled out by Chimy Avila 15 minutes from time, Barca looked in serious danger of dropping another two points.
A late penalty award, though, afforded Xavi and co. a golden opportunity to retake the lead, with Robert Lewandowski having made no mistake in slotting home from 12 yards, in the process rounding out the scoring at El Sadar.
Goal! | Robert Lewandowski | Osasuna 1-2 Barcelonapic.twitter.com/Yf8hAXSYGP
— FootColic ⚽️ (@FootColic) September 3, 2023
Such fans made clear as much across social media, in taking aim at several members of the club’s under-performing squad.
Amidst such criticisms, though, one man was singled out for more widespread condemnation than any other.
The player in question? Sergi Roberto.
Afforded a start on the right of the Catalans’ backline against Osasuna, Roberto struggled to justify his inclusion, before ultimately being hooked on the hour mark.
And the online backlash to his showing has since been as swift as it has ruthless, with just some of the highlights from Twitter showcased below:
Sergio Roberto has just played his LAST full First half for Fc Barcelona his stats in the first half:
– Zero shots
– Zero dribbles
– Zero aura
– Zero crosses
– Zero ball Carries
– Zero instructions given
– Zero blocks
– Zero interceptions pic.twitter.com/D7hoYljFoS— Pain.𝕏 (@GBarca_) September 3, 2023
Sergi Roberto is just such a liability at this point.
— total Barça (@totalBarca) September 3, 2023
sergi roberto is awful
— j (@heathatejose) September 3, 2023
What are the parameters for making Roberto captain? This is the worst fullback performance I’ve seen since Roberto vs Inter last year, he’s constantly backing off duels leaving Yamal wide to defend, on the ball he’s the worst player in the stadium.
— The Great König 📌 (@excellente_6) September 3, 2023
Sergio Roberto is not better than Dest, Roberto is the worst player in the entire country, this is abysmal.
— The Great König 📌 (@excellente_6) September 3, 2023
SERGI ROBERTO CAPITÃO https://t.co/Hnno0DY2Ci
— choquei do barça (@choqueifcb) September 3, 2023
Summary of Barça’s right flank:
Sergi Roberto: Haram Ball
Lamine Yamal: Halal Ball pic.twitter.com/O81otVZqDw— Barça Worldwide (@BarcaWorldwide) September 3, 2023
Sergi Roberto is a liability, an embarrassment.
— Akul Bhardwaj (@DJ_Novio) September 3, 2023
Sergi Roberto is actually the worst player to play for Barcelona in the modern era given the context.
— Davin🇵🇪🇺🇸 (@Davprivv) September 3, 2023
Sergi Roberto I can’t speak for sure cause I haven’t been alive forever but surely this has to be the worst fullback in Barca’s history?? I don’t think even Oleguer in his worst days was this awful. He’s only still at the club cause of pure nepotism. pic.twitter.com/shJrpQAkKg
— R🇭🇹☯️👁️ (@TheRichyVerse) September 3, 2023
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