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FC Barcelona: Could A Great Season Could Be In Store?

By Shubham Kumar

BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 20: Lionel Messi (L) of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring their opening goal with teammates Sergi Roberto (3ndL) Sergio Busquets Burgos (R) and Ivan Rakitic (2ndL) during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Betis Balompie at Camp Nou stadium on August 20, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 20: Lionel Messi (L) of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring their opening goal with teammates Sergi Roberto (3ndL) Sergio Busquets Burgos (R) and Ivan Rakitic (2ndL) during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Betis Balompie at Camp Nou stadium on August 20, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) /
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It is no secret that after a disappointing transfer market and humiliation by Real Madrid, Cules had distress over Barcelona’s coming season. However, the unthinkable has happened. Barcelona are on unbeaten run. Here are some positives that can exceed our expectations.

Barcelona have begun the 2017-18 season on unbeaten run. After a 5-0 win against Espanyol, the Blaugrana have won each of their first three La Liga matches. With rivals dropping points early, Barca are in a good position to begin the season. Questions are beginning to arise about the potential of this team. Is there a way that Barca can have a very successful season? Here are some positives that can exceed our expectations.

  • Lionel Messi’s God mode. It is often said that an injured Lion is more dangerous. The same thing can be said for Lionel Messi. He has already scored 8 goals so far this season along with 4 shots that hit the post, proving his doubters wrong. With him finding his god mode back after diffraction of the famous MSN is going to be very crucial for Barcelona and struggling Argentina.

Dembele, Barcelona’s future.

Barcelona fans have a lot of expectations from 20 years old French international. The boy has a lot to prove and whether he likes or not comparations with Neymar is inevitable. The youngster has yet to play for full ninety minutes but has still showed his sparks by delightful assist to Suarez on Sunday along with couple of great runs.

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  • Nelson Semedo. The young Portuguese international is finally the answer to the most vulnerable void Barca had last season. The RB position. Nelson Semedo has already showed the glimpse of his predecessor i.e club legend Dani Alves. Nelson Semedo is brilliant in his positioning,attacking and defending. Something that Blaugrana were missing all season long. His form and consistency is going to be vital for Barca’s all important season.
  • Ernesto Valverde. Last but not the least. Ernesto Valverde is going to be a very crucial man for Barca’s success this season. Despite, starting on losing terms Valverde has been successful in keeping dressing room’s morale high. His tactics, formation and high pressing style shows the glimpse of Barcelona’s golden age. He has already showed what to expect from him by restoring Barca’s dominant possession based game,playing Messi in false 9 position like old days.

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To sum things up, if Barca can collectively maintain their current form it is just matter of time for another successful season. The Blaugrana must take care of business against team they should win against. Of course, there will be tough matches throughout the season and Valverde must have his players ready to contend once again.