The Chilean has struggled to get game time following his move from Bayern Munich this summer
Following the departure of Brazilian superstar Paulinho who returned to the Chinese Super League in the summer, Barcelona decided to sign another physical midfielder to replace the Guangzhou Evergrande ace, and they got a great deal by luring Arturo Vidal from Bayern Munich.
Ad
Trending
A highly talented superstar with immense experience, and an incredible fighting spirit, Vidal was expected to slot into the team following his arrival at the Nou Camp this summer, but the reverse has been the case so far as the midfielder has started only 2 games for La Blaugrana since the beginning of the season.
A player of Vidal's status and experience does not deserve to be a bench warmer, and Ernesto Valverde must find a way of fitting the former Bayern Munich midfielder into his plans so he can also have an impact on the team.
The Chilean impressed in the game against Bilbao recently, combining his immense physicality and technical skills to put up a brilliant performance that suggests he is ready for first-team action.
×
Feedback
Why did you not like this content?
Was this article helpful?
Thank You for feedback
About the author
Jidonu Mauyon
Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.
Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.
Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.
In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.
'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Trending
