With the Portuguese, the return of Nico González and Frenkie De Jong, the position would be more than covered
The more than possible loss of Sergio Busquets would be compensated with the three footballers
The sports management of FC Barcelona has been working for a long time to find the best substitute for Sergio Busquets. Due to his technical qualities and understanding of the Barça game, it will be very difficult, if not impossible, for there to be another midfielder capable of matching him, but the Barcelona club trusts in the potential of Rubén Neveswhose number one goal is to replace the Barça captain, whose contract ends at the end of this season and has no intention of renewing.
With the arrival of the midfielder from Wolverhampton, the Barça club could already close the pivot’s folder as it is also planned by the technical secretary that Nico González will return next year from his loan to Valencia, where he is gaining a lot of experience under Gatusso’s orders . The young player, despite the fact that Xavi and the club were counting on him, asked to leave in the summer for a club that would allow him to play minutes and his wish was accepted. In Valencia he is not a starter either but he has participated in six games (214 minutes) and has scored a goal, against Getafe.
In addition, Frenkie De Jong can also play as a midfielder. Xavi has used it in this position in two league games this season, against Real Sociedad, away from home, and against Elche at the Camp Nou, and in the Champions League against Viktoria Plzen. It is the demarcation where the Dutchman feels more comfortable despite the fact that he is not as positional as Busquets. He sees the game in the face, he can help in the construction and depending on his thoughts he can decide to break lines with a drive of his own or stay more fixed. Inside, he is more subject to the interpretation of the game that Xavi intends and he feels corseted. In any case, Barça and the coach would be fully satisfied with Rubén Neves, Nico and De Jong as midfielders for next season. The organizer is a key position in the scheme of the Barça team because, along with the center backs, he is the one who starts the game and also who has to be very attentive to cover the spaces that they may leave, especially the interiors. And, of course, in the advanced pressure of the team.