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#4 The right flank looks alive again
Although Neymar's transfer was criticized heavily, frankly, there have been changes to this Barcelona side post-Neymar that have highly improved the squad's play and the right flank's resurrection is one of those changes.
With Neymar in the team, most of the attacks used to begin with Neymar on the left and Messi drifting to the centre to receive the ball, leaving the right wing absolutely empty, due to which Ivan Rakitic needed to get out of position to take part in the attack.
Not anymore! With Sergi Roberto, Nelson Semedo and Gerard Deulofeu's additions to the squad, the right flank is again buzzing with energy. Semedo has been an impressive and an important signing for the team, who provides the Dani Alves-esque ability to attack as well as defend with equal composure.
Pacy, strong and lively, he has been welcome addition albeit he has not been able to pin down his place in the starting eleven due to Sergi Roberto's impressive form. Roberto is an underrated player at Barca to say the least. He is extremely versatile, slotting into any position but generally has been used as a right back by Valverde, similar to Enrique.
He has had some useful contributions this season - his crosses in the closing minutes giving Barca the much-needed equaliser in tough away games at Getafe and Atletico.
Gerard Deulofeu has been a squad player so far, and a good one at that. When on the pitch, most of the attacks start on his side due to the energy and pressing by the youngster. Ivan Rakitic has reprised his role at the right side of midfield and slowly beginning to look more comfortable like before, and those are good signs.
The prowess of the right flank could make the difference for Barcelona this season.
