Barca's First Loss of Season Brings up Questions
Barcelona's first defeat of the season has led some players to question the squad's hunger.
The Spanish champions fell behind and never recovered in a 2-1 Champions League loss at Ajax on Tuesday, with defender Gerard Pique calling it "the worst first half of football" the club has played this season.
Midfielder Cesc Fabregas was more critical of the Spanish leaders, saying "It didn't look like we were there in the first half. There was a lack of intensity, a lack of hunger."
Pique said “the horrible" image Barcelona gave off was "unacceptable," while Fabregas noted the Spanish league leaders were not prepared when their Dutch opponents started the game with such intensity.
Barcelona, which is without Lionel Messi, has already qualified for the last 16 of Europe's elite competition.
Source: Associated Press
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