How Barcelona can line up without Lionel Messi in the 2021/2022 season

Attack

Left winger: Memphis Depay

Depay has impressed so far

Memphis Depay is already winning the hearts of Barcelona fans following his switch to Camp Nou this summer. The attacker put up a couple of sparkling displays for the Catalan giants during their pre-season fixtures.

Memphis Depay has 3 goals in 4 games for Barcelona so far. pic.twitter.com/aRbsrmvdNX

— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) August 8, 2021

The Dutchman scored one and set up another as Barca defeated Juventus 3-0 to win the Joan Gamper trophy recently. With a total of three goals and one assist to his name in four matches for the Blaugrana so far, Depay is off to a great start at Camp Nou.

Striker: Sergio Aguero

The striker joined Barcelona this summer

Following Lionel Messi's departure, Sergio Aguero has debunked rumors claiming he isn't happy at Barcelona, dismissing speculation linking him with an exit this summer and pledging his commitment to the Catalan giants.

Sergio Agüero confirming that he is staying at Barcelona. “You’ll have me all year long, don’t worry." pic.twitter.com/On8ftD7vA4

— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) August 8, 2021

That means we'll certainly see the Argentine wearing the Blaugrana's jersey next season. Barca suffered from not having a striker in the squad last term after the departure of Luis Suarez. In Aguero, though, they've found a worthy replacement.

Breaking news: Aguero has been ruled out for 10 weeks by Barcelona due to a tendon injury. He will not be able to start the season for the Catalans.

With Martin Braithwaithe getting injured in training as well and Ousmane Dembele already ruled out, we might see a tweaked Blaugrana front-line with possibly Philippe Coutinho starting alongside Depay and Griezmann.

Right winger: Antoine Griezmann

The attacker could be Barca's new number 10.

The departure of Lionel Messi will grant Antoine Griezmann the chance to finally play his favored role at Barcelona. Similar to Leo, the Frenchman will likely be deployed on the right flank, but with the freedom to function as a number 10 by drifting inside and orchestrating attacking moves.

Griezmann proved that he has what it takes to make a difference for the team last season. The Blaugrana's Copa Del Rey triumph was a product of the Frenchman's influence. He bagged three goals and four assists in six games to help Barca clinch the trophy.