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Barca:A season to forget- Holding midfielder

THE PLAYERS-


1. Sergio Busquets- A starter until he ceases to play, Busquets still amazes with his touch of magic. Every match he plays, he brings that quickness in passing and determination to circulate the ball actively, towards the opposite goal. But he is old now (32 y/o) and no one can say him anything if his level drops. He has earned that, just like Iniesta and Xavi. And we may have a worthy successor.

2. Frenkie De Jong- Yes, he has had a difficult first season. His performance has dropped. But playing for Barcelona is different to playing for Ajax. Also, he has played well on various occasions, some ten on ten performances, so he is starting to advance and according to me, this position is done and dusted. When Busquets decides to hang up his boots, frenkie will automatically fill into them. By then, De Jong would have learned many tricks from Busquets.

3. Miralem Pjanic- He is going to be with Barcelona next season, and he plays at a position very important to Barcelona. So, naturally, being blamed and hated as ' Cause of Arthur's departure' he won't have the fans on his side. This will result in drop in his performances. He will most likely be loaned but if he stays, he will be a bench-warmer. He may get a few starts here and there, but mostly one of those two(or both of them) will start.

Conclusion- I think the way Sergio Busquets has served Barcelona, he deserves the starting position. De Jong is definitely capable of filling that gap when he goes.
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