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THE MIDFIELD OPTIONS XAVI HAS IF FRENKIE DE JONG LEAVES BARCELONA


Key Points

  • With Sergio Busquets and Pedri as undisputed starters, Xavi has several options for the other interior position
  • De Jong's future will mark everything, especially if Barcelona's
    delicate economic situation makes it impossible to bet on Bernardo Silva


What options will Xavi have to replace De Jong in the starting eleven if the Dutchman leaves and Barça don't sign a replacement? Sergio Busquets and Pedri are unquestionable starters, so there is only one midfield position left to occupy.


Gavi and Franck Kessie are the players most likely to occupy the remaining interior position, but there are more possibilities. Sergi Roberto, recently renewed for a season, should also be an alternative.

Roberto, however will only be able to play in his natural position if Barca signs another right back right-backs. Right now, Xavi only has Sergiño Dest and Ronald Araujo as an emergency resource, since he doesn't have Òscar Mingueza.

Nico González, in principle, will stay to rest Sergio Busquets and try to become his generational replacement. In Olot, in the first game of the 2022/23 preseason, the Galician performed well.

There are other young alternatives too. Another one of the names is Pablo Torre. The Cantabrian, with the '16' on his back, starred in a really exciting debut. The club has also hinted that he'll be in the dynamics of the first team, but he will be a Barca Atletic player.

But the advice is, don't rush him. Do not rush and draw comparisons with Pedri.

With Riqui Puig on the exit ramp, the last option is that of Álex Collado.

Collado, the one from Sabadell will find it difficult to have minutes as a forward, as the competition with Ansu Fati, Ferran Torres, Dembélé and Raphinha will be fierce. The youngster will have more opportunities in midfield if Frenkie de Jong is transferred to United.

The signing of Bernardo Silva is extremely complicated.

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