Barca have lost points again and can only draw with Gnarada. The weak Barca temporarily covered up some problems with Luke De Jong's consecutive goals, but only one shot in the whole game hit the frame, which was absolutely unacceptable to Xavi and Barca fans. In particular, Dutch attacking head dePay, who came off the bench, is basically invisible, and it is no wonder that Barca are considering selling him. But Barca's biggest problem is still in the back line, the main centre-back Araujo has just completed fracture surgery and returned as soon as February, and the talented centre-back Garcia has a muscle injury, and the next Spanish Super Cup will definitely be absent.
Looking at the bench, the unreliable Umtiti and Lenglet should be smiling, because Harvey was forced to use them, at least they did not have to consider leaving the team for the time being. Counting the youth squad of Mingeza, Barca can only rely on Pique to partner them for now, and such a backline may only lead to Ter Stegen conceding more goals. Therefore, Xavi has repeatedly stressed to the Barca management that in addition to bringing Haaland to the team, it is more important to strengthen the center back.
Of course, Barca's plan to strengthen the centre-back is still ongoing. Sources say Barca have not given up on chasing Chelsea centre-back Rudiger, hoping to waive the German international in the summer. But Real Madrid have turned down the possibility of Free Joining Rudiger because it is too expensive, because Rudiger asked for the 20 million euros annual salary that Ramos could not enjoy. At this time, Barca suddenly want to bring in players that Real Madrid do not want, the credibility is very low, especially Barca will not break the balance of the dressing room for Rudiger, Pique now only gets an annual salary of 2 million euros.
But the news that Barca is going to bring in Rudiger is definitely there, because Barça also has a function, which is to raise prices. It is believed that this is the usual way for Rudiger's agent to fight for better treatment for players, Rudiger's next home is not much, transfer to Paris or compromise to stay at Chelsea, Barca is impossible to ask him, Rudiger can only transfer to Barca the possibility is only 0%. As a result, Barca's pursuit of centre-backs is still concentrated in De Ligt, Christensen and even Azpilicueta, who can play as center-back. These three people can only join at the same time in the summer at the earliest, of course, this possibility is very large. De Ligt is at Juventus and wants to re-establish himself as a teammate with De Jong, while Chelsea's two main defenders are both contract-expiring and can join for free, and it has even been rumored that they have reached an agreement with Barca. However, far water can not save the fire, what other way can Harvey improve the defense line? I'm afraid there is no more for the time being.