I wouldn't say he's shit, but he's definitely been experiencing a significant decline in his performance lately. And Hakan, well, he's not exactly outstanding either, just sort of average, you know?
It's not really about making mistakes; it's more about not being present or getting more involved in the buildup. When Mkhi and Hakan aren't on the field (figuratively), you can see Barella all over the place—both sides of the field, in attack and defense, just everywhere.
It's as if Barella is being pulled in all directions because these two aren't holding up their end of the bargain. As evidence of their shortcomings, our entire game suffers. There's a noticeable absence of involvement in our buildup, to the extent that it feels like we lack one altogether. Nobody seems to be contributing to our buildup, and it feels like we don't even have one. It's like playing with two entirely different midfielders compared to what we're used to and what we usually rely on.
When they were performing at their best, it seemed like everything else fell into place for our team. So, by pointing out their current struggles, I'm inadvertently acknowledging their vital role in our success when they're on top form.