The real problem isn’t with the starting lineup—it’s the lack of strong backup options. No top club can win everything without quality substitutes, and right now, Barcelona are struggling in that area.
How can a team as big as Barça go through an entire season relying mainly on Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, and Pedri, without reliable replacements when they’re unavailable?
There are promising young players like Roony Bardghji, and names like Marcus Rashford are being mentioned, but when it really matters, who will step up for the key players?
Some crucial positions still lack proper cover. Iñigo Martínez hasn’t been replaced adequately, and there’s no one on the bench close to the level of Koundé, Pedri, or Frenkie de Jong. Even in attack, they lack a striker capable of deciding big matches on his own.
Lewandowski remains a respected name, but he doesn’t have the same influence in today’s faster-paced game. Ferran Torres is just a rotation option, nothing more.
What Flick accomplished last season was exceptional, but repeating it will be extremely difficult without stronger support.
Barcelona can’t expect Lamine, Raphinha, and Pedri to carry the entire team throughout the season. By mid-season, the lack of squad depth could seriously affect them.
Flick is not a magician—he can’t achieve success without proper backing. The club must give him the support and resources he needs.”
