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How will Barcelona look like after Messi ?

 However greatly we talk of FC Barcelona and it’s legacy, Barca depend heavily upon the exploits of Lionel Messi. 

After Messi leaves, which doesn’t seem to be far fetched, Barcelona will never be the same. Well, then how will it be ?

1. The conservative approach (recommended) 

Barcelona, whether like it or not, are at a moment in time when they need to wait for the success to come back to the camp nou. This may take a season, two seasons, or even three seasons, depending on the factors, including the coach’s mentality. And I may be betting a bit too much, but Koeman is gonna turn this team into a machine and we’ll be competing for the trophies from 2021-22 season. The next season should be that of little chaos at the club, running smoothly, finishing in the top 2 in la ligament, maintaining the quarter final haul in the UCL and simply having a mediocre season. It should ideally look like this -

Ter Stegen, Semedo, Lenglet, Garcia, Angelino, De Jong, Wijnaldum (I am strongly against this), Puig, Dembele, Griezmann, Trincao. 

As much as Koeman loves Wijnaldum, he is 30. As much as Koeman loves Van De Beek, there’s too much talent in the squad to let him come. Pedro, Manchu, Oriol Busquets, all are waiting for their chance to shine and, god forbid, they might go to pastures anew if this continues. Just like Xavi Simmons. Such a talent wasted. 

2. Aggressive Approach (may work, I wouldn’t opt)

If, however, Barcelona splash on big money moves like Lautaro, as they are getting cash from Lionel Messi move (most probably) they may start competing for trophies right away, and that will be dangerous. There are far too many flaws in it. Where will the young, new signings go? Where is the club culture that Barcelona once boasted? Will they even succeed? Is Lionel Messi even replaceable ? This will probably be how it’ll work -

Ter Stegen, Semedo, Garcia, Lenglet, Jordi Alba, Frenkie De Jong, Miralem  Pjanic, Wijnaldum, Dembele, Lautaro , Mane. 

That’s never a better team in my perspective, but put your thoughts down below... As for me, I am all eyes out on Messi and Arthur......


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