The FC Barcelona has a problem that does not have to take to prank of face to the future. It treats of the aging of the staff. The Barcelona group has a team of guarantees in the present, but the years happen and some of the big stars culés will have to be replaced by other footballers of maximum level.
Until six players of the eleven of gala of Ernesto Valverde happen of the barrier of the 30 years. To players like Gerard Hammered (31 years), Leo Messi (31 years) or Luis Suárez (31 years), have joined them recently men like Rakitic (30 years) or Sergio Busquets (30 years). All they key pieces that need a successor in few years.
This problem analysed it Ronald Koeman, ex player of the FC Barcelona, in the program 'Parlem of football', of Esport3. "They remain them still some years, yes, but afterwards, what? It is necessary to change because they are important positions in the team, all the vertebral column. Will have goalkeeper, but will not have head office, pivote, leading centre neither to Messi. Then, good luck", aseveró the Dutch.
Koeman Also spoke on the possibility to cover gaps with players of the Masia. "I am adherent always to play with people of house because they know how plays the Barça, but can be that in a position do not have this player with this talent, then is necessary to look for was. I do not know how it is of level the basic football of the Barça, but always is necessary to look first home and afterwards, was", commented.
The Dutch technician ensured that it is necessary to bet by the youngsters to ensure the future. "We are Dutch, do not have fear to put young people, are accustomed. Always I say that when have a player of 30 years and another of 22 years with the same performance, put to the of 22 because this is future. It is necessary to put people of house if has the quality", manifested.
The signings of the Barcelona to rejuvenate the staff
This season has complemented the staff with players very young and with progression by in front as they can be Arthur Melo (22 years), Clément Lenglet (23 years) or Malcom (21 years). Besides, it is necessary recalcar signings of the past season like the ones of Ousmane Dembélé (21 years) or Philippe Coutinho (26 years). Of face to 2019, it is necessary to mention to the already fichado Jean-Clair Todibo (19 years).