La Liga 2016-17: Barcelona 1-1 Atletico Madrid - 5 talking points

Ivan Rakitic
Ivan Rakitic scored the opening goal for Barcelona

#2 Luis Enrique needs to rectify his Plan B

Luis Enrique
A lack of a proper Plan B will hurt Barcelona in the long run

In the first couple of seasons of Luis Enrique’s tenure, Barca’s starting eleven was never in doubt. Post Christmas 2015, the attacking trident known as ‘MSN’ clicked into action and before anyone could realise what had hit them, Luis Enrique’s Barca is now just one trophy behind Guardiola’s dream team.

A lot of money has been spent to ensure that there is a plan B. Enrique has to mix the elements and ensure that not only is the starting eleven in the best shape to do their damage but his backup plan can ease into the team and continue the party.

So far this has been missing from this outrageously talented squad and with expectations always high at Barcelona. The team really has to work on an alternative to the attacking trident of MSN or even the regular game plan and if this is not corrected, it could prove to be a thorn in the flesh of the manager.

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