Ronald Koeman he is having many injury problems at FC Barcelona and, faced with this, he is being able to ‘resurrect’ some players on the squad. Here is an assessment of nine players who have improved their performance under the Dutchman’s command.
Jordi Alba
After finishing last season, many saw him outside the FC Barcelona. Nevertheless, Jordi Alba He has recovered his best level and no one doubts him on the left side.
Ousmane Dembele
Without a doubt, we are facing the stellar ‘signing’ of FC Barcelona in the front. Ousmane Dembele He has left behind three seasons of injuries and has established himself as a starter on the far right, giving overflow and speed.
Frenkie de Jong
FC Barcelona left 75 million euros in Frenkie de Jong, that did not catch on in its first season. His compatriot Ronald Koeman has found him his ideal position at 4-3-3 and now he shines even more than at Ajax.
Antoine Griezmann
Another of the signings of last season that did not shine with either Ernesto Valverde or Quique Setién but that did with Ronald Koeman. In 2021, Antoine Griezmann He has emerged as a scorer and forms a great offensive trident alongside Ousmane Dembélé and Leo Messi.
Riqui Puig
Ronald Koeman le diho a Riqui Puig that a team was sought last summer, but Philippe Coutinho’s injury and the goodbye of Carles Aleñá have opened the door for him. The one from Matadepera enters the rotation and is having minutes as a shock.
Samuel umtiti
After two seasons with constant knee injuries, Samuel umtiti seems to have recovered his sensations as a player. The Franco-Cameroonian gives one of lime and one of sand, but at least it can already be considered a serious alternative.
Ronald Araújo
Gerard Piqué’s injury opened the doors of ownership and now Ronald Araújo It is an indisputable in the central axis. When the Catalan returns, both are expected to be the starting pair, although the Uruguayan is also now injured.
Óscar Mingueza
The youth squad has shown to have an enormous versatility that allows him to play in any position of the defense. Either as a central or a lateral, Óscar Mingueza has shown a very correct performance to be his first campaign in the first team.
Francisco Trincao
The Portuguese winger was the footballer who had not just exploded this season, but his goal against Real Betis brought him back to life. With the confidence boost he lacked, Francisco Trincao it already looks like that great future revulsive.