FC Barcelona: Three Ways Blaugrana could lineup if they land both Neymar and Antoine Griezmann

#2 4-2-3-1 Formation

With probably the deadliest attacking quartet, is another treble on the way?

The next formation is the most used 4-2-3-1 formation. This option includes the quartet in full - however leading to the sacrifice of one of the midfield players - Arthur, Rakitic, de Jong, Alena or Vidal (because admit it, no matter what the formation is, Busquets is always there).

This formation sees Lionel Messi set up as the Central Attacking Midfielder - the no. 10 role he usually ends up playing. This would result in him seeing more of the ball and getting more involved in the play - subsequently, helping him pull the strings of the match. This might enhance his playmaking prowess but would probably lead to a minor decrease in his goal return. Neymar takes up the left midfield whereas the left-footed Griezmann takes up the right. All these channels run into the central striker - Luis Suarez. Neymar, Suarez and Griezmann all take up familiar roles which help them to be accustomed to this formation. Additional support from Sergi Roberto and Jordi Alba will probably help them become the deadliest quartet in the world.