LaLiga 2019/2020: 5 possible attacking combinations for Barcelona next season

#4 Griezmann on the right flank of a 4-3-3 formation

Messi could lead the line in a 'false 9' role

This is a slight variation to the first formation highlighted, as it would see Griezmann switch roles to occupy the right flank.

Dembele would replace him on the left, while Messi occupies the central attacking berth in a false nine role.

Obviously, Luis Suarez would be dropped out of the starting lineup and quite whether Valverde would have the guts to do this is an entirely different issue.

There are a number of pros to this system, as it is a win-win for all three parties involved in attack for Barcelona.

For starters, Messi played some of the best football of his career under Guardiola in this system and as highlighted in the previous slide, his deployment in this role creates multiple headaches for opposition defenders.

He is most likely to drop deep into attacking midfield, dragging the central defenders out of position and allowing the likes Griezmann and/or Dembele could run in behind and take advantage of the space left in the box.

Messi could drop deep into midfield, drawing out defenders, allowing Griezmann and Dembele exploit the spaces in behind

It also plays to Griezmann and Dembele's strengths, as their roles in inverted wing positions implies they can always cut back onto their stronger foot. (although Dembele is very much ambipedal)

The only drawback to this system is the benching of Suarez, as this is likely to be an unpopular decision.