LaLiga 2018-19: 5 Barcelona players to watch out for

#4 Ivan Rakitic

After a dream, World Cup campaign and a decent show in the Spanish LaLiga last season Rakitic will definitely look forward to continuing with his good run of form. The 29-year-old will be an integral part of the midfield while his link-up with Arturo Vidal will be the key for Barcelona.

It will also depend on both these players combine especially when they face a team who are quick on counter attacks. The Croatian can be quite handy with his creative moves and his ability to create chances in the opposition’s territory with his deceptive moves. It will also be interesting to see how he links up with the forward line.

Rakitic can also be dangerous up front with his ability to score goals. Ernesto Valverde had lamented that a player of Rakitic’s class can upgrade the quality of the midfield. His presence can make look any outfit intense. The focus will surely be on Ivan Rakitic and his form will be crucial for Barcelona’s chances of lifting silverware.