THREE COMBINATIONS FOR BARCELONA MIDFIELD

Barcelona, the Catalan giants are currently enjoying another spectacular season as they lead the La Liga table with 37 points in 17 matches. As usual, Messi is in front as the captain. Barca made it clear that their topmost priority in this season is to bring the ultimate Champions League back to Camp Nou.

After the shocking departure of Neymar to PSG, Barca signed quality players to fill his void and bolster their squad depth. The arrival of Coutinho, Arthur, Vidal, Dembélé and La Masia products like Carles Aleñá, Riqui Puig etc. increased strength as well as competition in the team. It is good for the team to have a talented squad and it is up to the coach for selecting the best for the task.



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Here we take a look at three midfield combinations that are available for Barca:


                      1)Busquets-Rakitić-Arthur

It's a balanced midfield for Barca which is capable of controlling the whole game. Arthur likes to hold the ball and pass it to fellow teammates that makes him suitable for Catalan style of play. No wonder he is compared to Xavi. The presence of Raki makes Busquets more relieved. Busi and Raki can concentrate on defence while Arthur can support the attack. It is a possession-based midfield which can produce the result.



                      2)Busquets-Vidal-Coutinho

Vidal was an unexpected signing of the Catalans from Bayern. Valverde didn't see him as a starter for the club and only considered as a backup. But luckily for Vidal, Arthur got injured and Vidal started in the midfield. Every football fan knows the Warrior Vidal in the field and his "Never Give Up" nature. He likes to play as a box-to-box midfielder thus can support Busi in defence and Messi in the attack. Coutinho can do wonders with his right leg in an attacking midfield position. It is a deadly midfield that prioritizes attack first.



                      3)Rakitić-Carles Aleñá-Riqui Puig

This midfield trio is ideal for Spanish Cup and other less important matches. The primary objective is to bring the best out of Aleñá and Puig. With the experienced Raki, they will get the freedom to play and can enjoy themselves. The future of Barca's midfield is on the hands of players like Aleñá and Puig. Valverde promoted Aleñá and Puig to the first team in this season to show their quality and so far so good. It is the midfield for the unlocking potential of talented players.


Barcelona are aiming at the treble this season. They finished Champions League group stage as the toppers and got French side Lyon as opponents in the round of 16. With such a terrific squad, Valverde and co can bring the title to Camp Nou. Let's wait till February for the upcoming matches. 
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