Will the Catalans line up like this?
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Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo (reported by the Daily Mail) have named Barcelona’s potential starting lineup in 2014/15, and it looks pretty devastating…
They think young German Marc Andre ter Stegen will get the nod ahead of Claudio Bravo in goal, and that Thomas Vermaelen will have to content himself with a spot on the bench as well.
Here’s How they think luis Enrique’s men might lineup…
GK) Marc Andere ter Stegen
Ahead of the other summer goalkeeper signing Claudio Bravo, the Spanish paper think Enrique will choose the young German instead.
DR) Juan Cuadrado
Although he played as a left winger last term, they have Cuadrado down as the new right-back ahead of Dani Alves! The Colombian is yet to sign, but is a key target, but Manchester United are also keen.
DL) Jordi Alba
One of the best attacking left-backs in world football.
DC) Gerard Pique
Pique should lead and marshal the defence now that club legend Carles Puyol has gone, but it will be interesting to see which new centre-half he’ll start alongside.
DC) Jeremy Mathieu
Mundo Deportivo predict that French signing Mathieu will get the nod over former Arsenal captain Vermaelen at centre-half, interestingly.
DMC) Sergio Busquets
As he almost definitely will, the report claims Busquets will anchor the Barca midfield, providing a platform for the ludicrous attackers ahead of him.
MC) Ivan Rakitic
New signing Rakitic provides energy in bundles, industry, and goals from midfield.
MC) Andres Iniesta
One of the best midfielders of his generation, there’s no room for Xavi in this side, but Iniesta still will likely play a crucial role.
FR) Luis Suarez
Once he returns from his ban, the £75m signing could start on the right of a mouth watering front three.
FL) Neymar
On the opposite flank to Suarez, Brazilian Golden Boy Neymar will look to cut in and shoot on his silky right boot.
FC) Lionel Messi
Arguably the greatest player of all time, Messi will be desperate to win back La Liga at the first time of asking after Barcelona lost out to Atletico Madrid last term.
