Having conquered the pre-season tour in the United States, Hansi Flick’s Barcelona are ever so close to beginning their official season.
The Joan Gamper Trophy scheduled for Monday will serve as the official presentation of the squad to fans across the globe and the team begin their adventure in La Liga less than a week later.
Having gone trophyless last season, the pressure is on the Blaugrana to perform better in 2024-25. The ultimate target, needless to say, is the UEFA Champions League.
With a new manager and altered dynamics, there is a real sense that Barcelona can do well in Europe this season. It will, however, come down to players stepping up and making the difference in moments of adversity.
Barça Universal brings you five players who can make a difference for the Catalans in the UEFA Champions League this season.
Pedri Gonzalez
Barcelona’s midfield magician Pedri Gonzalez has been viewed as the team’s protagonist for several years now.
Signed back in 2019 for a bargain fee, the youngster lights up the park whenever called on and adds an element of verticality to Barcelona’s play.
Back-to-back injuries, however, have marred his career in recent years as the youngster has struggled to find continuity. While he still dictates the play when available and is one of the best players on the field, the Catalans require him to be available more regularly.
Pedri will be key in Flick’s setup next season(Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)
Hansi Flick’s arrival and the renewed emphasis on physical fitness is seen as the remedy and the club will hope that Pedri can stay fit throughout the upcoming season. After all, he would be a monstrous presence in the attacking midfield for the Blaugrana.
Dani Olmo
Barcelona’s latest signing Dani Olmo, in many ways, could be the wildcard the club needed.
While a lot has been said about the Azulgrana’s saturation in the attacking midfield, Olmo…
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Author : Adithya Eshwarla
Publish date : 2024-08-11 07:30:00
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