So why is he still selected ?
Pep must still value slow, ball retention as a major tactical requirement ?
Unfortunately, this season, other teams are playing a more exciting, quicker and dynamic style of football.
So when the opposition get the ball, they take a risk on the counter attack...
I think over sentimentality of his legacy player, plus he doesn't truly trust his wide players in all aspects of the game tactically and I think ultimately stubbornness.
Pep is going to have to adapt next year..the slow ball retention style has lost its edge and I think a move towards the centurion style is going to have to be favoured.