After their disastrous performance in the last Champions League game against Juventus, Spanish giants Barcelona have found some kind of form by beating their arch rivals Real Madrid in the El Clasico last week, which has also taken them to the top position in the Spanish La Liga. However, the Catalan club has found it difficult to maintain a continuous winning streak throughout the current season, experiencing defeats in the hands of clubs like Atletico Bilbao and Celta Vigo.
It goes without saying that Barcelona is in dire need of reinforcements in all departments to give their opponents a stern challenge. Three key players who can be the key to a good next season for Barcelona are Kylian Mbappe, Hector Bellerin and Phillipe Coutinho.
Kylian Mbappe-
The French youngster has already been linked with a move to a number of big clubs including Barcelona’s arch rivals Real Madrid. With 21 goals in 36 appearances for his current club AS Monaco, Kylian Mbappe has been one of the most highly rated players in the current season.
Mbappe can score from both distance as well as close range with his exceptional shooting ability and also is equipped with a very good header to go with it. He has also been a supplier of key assists, setting up goal scoring opportunities for his teammates throughout the current season.
Hector Bellerin-
The Arsenal defender has been on the Barcelona radar for quite a long time and it seems the Catalan giants are going to move in to bring the Spaniard to Nou Camp next season. However, it does seem that Arsene Wenger will not be willing to let go of his star defender.
With impressive concentration on the ball and a very cool head while tackling opposition players, the Arsenal defender is the one Barcelona will definitely be looking to end their current defensive woes.
Phillipe Coutinho-
The Catalan giants have been looking to bring in Brazilian Phillipe Coutinho from Liverpool for the next season. The forward is in mercurial form of late and has been a major reason for the Merseyside team’s success in the Premier League.
Coutinho’s dribbling skills, his enigmatic passing and his ability to score goals from almost any situation has made him a perfect candidate to marshall the Barcelona midfield. With their Spanish maestro Andres Iniesta in the twilight of his career, Barcelona should look no further and sign the Brazilian for the upcoming season to stabilise their midfield.
