Since I diverted the talk in the transfer thread to Barcelona and how the team will play with Neymar, I thought I should be the one to start the new Barca thread.
So, Neymar's in. What does it mean for next year's line-up? Here's I see next year's starting midfield and attack:
Iniesta-Busquets-Xavi
Pedro-Messi-Neymar
First three off bench: Cesc, Alexis, Song
Next four of bench: Thiago, Tello, Cuenca, Deulofeu
With or without Neymar, I assume Cuenca will be loaned out. The question then becomes: will Thiago and Tello accept being the 4th and/or 5th options off the bench? I know it is a long season with many games (and Xavi is only getting older), but these two players project to be outstanding, and another year of limited time cannot be what they want.
So, Neymar's in. What does it mean for next year's line-up? Here's I see next year's starting midfield and attack:
Iniesta-Busquets-Xavi
Pedro-Messi-Neymar
First three off bench: Cesc, Alexis, Song
Next four of bench: Thiago, Tello, Cuenca, Deulofeu
With or without Neymar, I assume Cuenca will be loaned out. The question then becomes: will Thiago and Tello accept being the 4th and/or 5th options off the bench? I know it is a long season with many games (and Xavi is only getting older), but these two players project to be outstanding, and another year of limited time cannot be what they want.