4 reasons why Barcelona is struggling

Modified Oct 01, 2018 14:32 GMT

#2 Heavy dependency on Lionel Messi

For the past few seasons, FC Barcelona has heavily relied on Leo Messi to bail them out and get them going. It is quite evident to see that they suffer when Messi is having a bad day on the field.

Even after having such a star-studded team, the team's heavy dependency on Messi is astonishing. The Argentine has scored five goals in the league this season, registering 4.3 shots per game. However, he’s unparalleled in terms of chance creation, completing 4.5 dribbles per game and 4 key passes per game.

The team may boast of players like Coutinho, Suarez, Dembele, Malcom, but in the end, it's Messi who makes them better and gets Barcelona ticking.

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Samyak is a European and international football journalist at Sportskeeda, who focuses on writing a variety of listicles. A post-graduate in Finance with over 6 years of total work experience, Samyak became interested in football after watching the 2010 FIFA World Cup and some high-octane El Clasico clashes. His favorite footballer is Cristiano Ronaldo for the forward's mentality, and his favorite managers are Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti, and Pep Guardiola for the brand of football their teams showcase.

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Zinedine Zidane's Panenka penalty in the 2006 final is Samyak’s favorite World Cup moment owing to the Frenchman’s sheer nerves of steel showcased, and thinks Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are ready to usher in a new era post-Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. During his free time, Samyak follows Real Madrid, plays football and reads finance articles.

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