How Barcelona will shape without their superstar Lionel Messi

Barcelona's Dutch midfielder Frenkie De Jong (L) arrives with Barcelona's Dutch forward Memphis Depay. (Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images)
Barcelona's Dutch midfielder Frenkie De Jong (L) arrives with Barcelona's Dutch forward Memphis Depay. (Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Sergino Dest of FC Barcelona. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images) /

Right Wing-back – Sergino Dest / Emerson

The 20-year-old wing-back from Ajax was Koeman’s only signing last season. He was chosen to emulate what Jordi Alba does, but from the right side of the pitch. His advanced positions and speed made him the ideal candidate to replace former Barcelona man Nelson Semedo. The American had a tough start to the season, as he was not able to find his pace with the new club. However, he got much more comfortable by the end of the season, and he even got a few assists along with a few goals. The player is still young and has a lot of potential, thus it is unlikely that he will be replaced by Emerson Royal next season, but Koeman will definitely give Emerson his fair share of minutes to prove his worth.