Squad depth can sometimes spell trouble for players. Who could see their minutes drastically reduced?
The objective of Barcelona’s summer transfer window was fairly clear from the beginning. There weren’t any particular gaps to fill (if you turned a blind eye towards that right side of defense) in the starting eleven, so the focal point was squad depth reinforcement to avoid mishaps such as the unfortunate sequences of games in April earlier this year.
With a combination of prudently executed transfers and argute talent identification, the squad assembled for the 2016/17 season enlivens excitement and anticipation for what is to come.