Barcelona have been hit with a major blow as their ‘extraordinary’ defender has been ruled out until December, according to a report by an Italian journalist. This news is sure to be disappointing for the Catalan club, as they will have to make do without the services of this key player for the next few months.
In addition to this setback, it has been revealed that Bayern Munich have been keeping a close eye on the player since May. This just goes to show the high regard in which he is held by top European clubs. On the other hand, despite interest from Manchester City, they have yet to make a bid or hold any talks with the player. This could open the door for other clubs to swoop in and secure his services.
Ansu Fati, one of Barcelona’s rising stars, has also made a statement about his future at the club. This will surely be reassuring for Barcelona fans, as they will be eager to see the young talent continue to develop and make a name for himself on the big stage.
When it comes to the 26-year-old defender, there is one area where he may fall short – goalscoring. He has only managed to average less than six goals a season since joining RB Leipzig, and his best season at Dinamo Zagreb saw him score just 12 goals. This could be a concern for Barcelona, especially given their struggles in front of goal last season. Despite meeting their expected goals, they may be looking for a more prolific goalscorer, particularly on the wing.
With right-winger Lamine Yamal only managing to score seven goals last season, Barcelona may be in the market for a more direct left-winger. While the defender in question has similar numbers to Yamal, Barcelona may need someone who can provide a greater offensive threat in order to improve their attacking options for the upcoming season.
