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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Sergio Busquets of Barcelona
Sergio Busquets of FC Barcelona. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) /

Defensive Midfielder – Sergio Busquets / Nicolás González

Another all-time favorite at Camp Nou, Sergio Busquets, will be retaining his spot on the starting eleven. The Spanish midfielder was once considered the best defensive midfielder in the world, and it was almost impossible to get by him. Now at the age of 33, he no longer possesses his former abilities; however, he is a very good player, and his experience will also help the two young players alongside him. He had an amazing Euros campaign with Spain, where he captained the side to the Semi-Finals of the tournament. Spain ultimately lost to Italy in the shoot-outs, however, he is still an amazing player and an even better leader. He will definitely remain as one of the starters for Koeman.