Best and Worst Barcelona players so far this season

Worst: #1 Gerard Pique

Tottenham Hotspur v FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League Group B

Gerard Pique has long been a leader in the Barcelona dressing room and is the senior most defender in the team. Much was expected of him this season, but alas, Pique’s performances surely have been lacklustre. The Spaniard started the season brightly alongside Samuel Umtiti and was solid in the first few matches. Pique even got on the scoresheet twice including the equalizer against Girona.

However, the match against Leganes was one to forget for Pique as he was at fault for both the goals Barcelona conceded. It went downhill from there on for Pique, as Barcelona struggled for defensive stability – a feature which gifted them the LaLiga title last season.

With Umtiti and Thomas Vermaelen injured, the onus is now on Pique to lead the Barcelona backline along with the new signing, Clement Lenglet. Valverde would be counting on Pique and co. to improve their performances as Barcelona brace themselves for a tough round of fixtures.