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Inverting the script: Xavi's formula to unleash Sergiño Dest at Barcelona
Dest’s driving with the ball. Progressive runs, in particular, are something that immediately catches the eye when you watch him play.
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The Modern Pivot: 5 players who could replace Sergio Busquets at Barcelona
Replacing Busquets like-for-like will be an almost impossible job. Adjusting his role would probably be the way forward
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The anatomy of the rise and fall of Marc-André ter Stegen
Ter Stegen’s technique has become inconsistent which before, he could make up for, in sheer athleticism and power
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Ferran Torres: A versatile dynamo for a static Barcelona frontline
Ferran excels in finding space. But would that be enough for him to cement a starting spot for Barca?
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Eric García & Xavi's backline dilemma
Eric is very much a player who snuffs out attacks by reading the game well and staying a step ahead of his opposition.
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Pedri & Gavi: Co-existing in Xavi's jigsaw
Pedri is the more advanced and offensive while Gavi is the ball retainer and progressor
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Nico González & Frenkie de Jong: What makes an ideal Barcelona interior?
A Barca interior needs great spatial awareness to find pockets of space and link defence with attack.