Ivan Rakitic vital for Barcelona

With the arrival of manager Luis Enrique and the addition of new faces means that players must adapt to the new fresh direction.

Xavi playing an smaller role other stars should rise; for this, new signings will make their presence felt and other players will feel the pressure and should step up.

One of the new faces is the last year’s Sevilla captain Ivan Kakitc, who will be vital and should bring his best to FC Barcelona. The Croatian should fill the shoes of Xavi, taking over him in the regular lineup with the La Masia youth football camp graduate playing a lesser role.

The 26-year-old player is a more capable passer, maybe not at Xavi’s level, but he can organize play in the middle of the field, also he’s able to give Barça defense coverage. In summary, he can do everything in the center of the pitch.

The Croatian is a great sign for Barcelona, as he demonstrated during his stage at Sevilla, being a top midfielder, capable of creating changes, organize the game from the center and scoring goals. This skills will be very important for the new system implanted by Luis Enrique.

Last few years, Xavi has been the star midfielder, but now a lot of responsibility will fall on Rakitic, a very different type of midfielder but necessary in order for Barcelona to adapt Luis Enrique’s game philosophy.

Rakitic will be in the pivotal role, creating goal chances and cycling smoothly the possession; Sergio Busquets will provide cover and Andres Iniesta ready for attack.

With no discussion over Rakitic talent, fans will need to be patient while the player tries to fit into the new system. He already has achieved amazing things and Barcelona needs something fresh and unique this year.