5 Questions for Barcelona Coaches After the Neymar Transfer Saga Melee

Barcelona is a team that has to deal with a number of problems after closing the official transfer window. The story of Neymar's transfer clearly disappointed Ernesto Valverde, even though he failed.
Valverde repeatedly acknowledged that this transfer story undermined his concentration. At that time, he only hoped that the story would end sooner, regardless of the outcome. Now, the Neymar story is really over, but there are still problems.

The Barca team believes, at least until January 2020. However, Valverde has not answered several questions.

Some of them are caused by an unstable start to the new season. Some other problems are caused by the impact of Neymar hunting. Just what? Menukil Sport, read more below, Bolaneters!

1. Can Semedo be a straight back?

In the match against Osasuna, Valverde pulled Semedo and brought Sergi Roberto back to the right position. In fact, during the preseason, he clearly indicated that he wanted to play the role of Sergi Roberto in the middle of the field.

That is, we will trust Semedo to play the right back position. However, the Semedo game is not satisfying enough.

This is Valverde's bet: trusting Semedo or returning to sacrifice Sergi Roberto?

2. 7 midfielders, only 3 positions

Barcelona's midfield dilemma has become common knowledge. Rafinha left, but clearly there were still too many circles. Now there are 7 players who can occupy space in the middle of the field.

Two of the seven players seem irreplaceable: Sergio Busquets and Frenkie de Jong, which means there are five players competing for the same niche.

There was Carles Alena who played well during the preseason, then Ivan Rakitic who gave a lot in Barcelona. In addition, there is still Arthur Melo who can balance the game. Valverde will be confused by this situation.

3. What happened to Rakitic?

In the end, Rakitic remained at Barcelona despite his relationship with many other clubs. He is still one of Valverde's favorite players. But in what role does Rakitic survive?

Rakitic has been booked for only three matches in La Liga, he hasn't even played in the last two matches. What does Valverde really want?

However, he is one of the most important players in Valverde's scheme, maybe Rakitic will play as usual.

4. Where was Griezmann playing when Messi returned?
During the first weeks of the season, Griezmann certainly helped fill the hole left by Lionel Messi. He can move freely in attacks, especially after the absence of Luis Suarez.

Griezmann played very well in the role of fake nine. It seems that his position is indeed good for maximizing Griezmann's potential.

The problem is when Messi and Suarez will recover, where will Griezmann play? He can be abandoned, a role he plays but not often.

The new barca trident has not been proven.

5. Dembele the fourth striker?
Another problem is Ousmane Dembele. He did not want to switch to PSG as part of Neymar's transfer, but Dembele also had disciplinary problems.

After injury, Dembele will be the fourth choice behind Messi-Suarez-Griezmann. However, there are Carles Alena and Ansu Fati who continue to climb.

Valverde must make an important decision. Trust Dembele who caused the problem or choose Barcelona young players.

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