How Barcelona could line up under Xavi

#Defensive Midfield: Frenkie de Jong

Frenkie de Jong over Busquets in Barcelona's midfield would be a bold move from Xavi.

Xavi will have a big decision to make in Barcelona's midfield when he starts fielding out his team/ With the level of resources present at Camp Nou right now, the Spaniard shouldn't be afraid of giving Sergio Busquets some rest to usher in the new era.

One player who could fill the defensive midfield role perfectly is Frenkie de Jong. The Dutchman will bring more pace, pressing and faster transitions to the centre. Unlike Barcelona's youngsters, the 24-year-old has a decent level of experience in his bag, which should surely help him.

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#Central Midfield: Pedri

The Spaniard has made Barcelona's midfield his home, and that will likely continue.

Enough has been written about Pedri's brilliance since he broke through at Barcelona last season. The Spaniard continues to be a huge revelation on the pitch. He has displayed Xavi and Iniesta-esque qualities, giving the Blaugrana hope of a bright future.

Pedri has made four appearances for Barcelona across competitions this season. He has spent the last few weeks on the sidelines, but is expected to return to action after the international break. That means he stands a chance to feature in Xavi's first game in charge of Barcelona against Espanyol on November 20.

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#Central Midfield: Gavi

Gavi will likely secure a spot for himself under Xavi.

Gavi has been the talk of the town in Barcelona following his impressive performances for club and country in recent weeks. The midfielder has featured in each of the Blaugrana's 14 games across competitions, recording one assist.

The 17-year-old looks likely to become an influential member of Xavi's squad at Camp Nou. Given his recent performances, it is highly likely he'll feature in the tactician's first game in charge later this month.