If one were to map out every passing route Barça executed during a match, the result would be a dense, overlapping web. And within these intricate passing chains, there are always crucial nodes. Sometimes the node is Busquets, while other times it might be Harvey, Pique, Messi, or Iniesta.
What made Barça so incredibly difficult to withstand was that their passing and possession game operated as a cohesive system, rather than relying on individual brilliance. Yet, Wang Shuo always seemed capable of instantly pinpointing that exact node. Just a moment ago, for instance, he had aggressively pressed Busquets, forcing a backpass before immediately sprinting to close down Pique.
It was an incredibly intangible sense of anticipation, but Guardiola believed in it completely.
"He's truly going all out! He fights for absolutely every ball!" Guardiola sighed. Deep down, he even found himself envying Wenger a little.
