LaLiga 2019-2020: Barcelona 4-1 Celta Vigo: 4 talking points as the Blaugrana cruise to victory

#3 Ansu Fati and Antoine Griezmann fail to get in on the action

Griezmann did not make a mark on the game

After his whirlwind introduction to the Barcelona first team, things have slowed down a bit in the career trajectory of Ansu Fati, which is only normal considering that he just turned 17 earlier in the month.

The La Masia prodigy was started in a front three alongside Messi and Griezmann against Celta Vigo but failed to make much of an impact in the first half and it came as no surprise when he was hauled off at the break to be replaced by Ousmane Dembele.

The Frenchman's introduction helped inject some vibe and pace into what was a flaccid first-half attacking display and while he might have his detractors, it cannot be argued that Dembele made difference in the game against Celta Vigo.

By contrast, his compatriot Antoine Griezmann struggled to offer much to Barcelona's attacking play.

Valverde came to his defence in his pre-match notes that he needs time to adapt to Barcelona's play and there were moments in the first half when he looked lost and unsure of his role in the side.

Things improved marginally for him in the second half, but he failed to convert a good chance after being played in by Lionel Messi midway through the second half.

Griezmann was substituted for Luis Suarez soon after and the forlorn look on his face said everything you need to know about his performance.

While there might still be time on Ansu Fati's side, with his young age lessening the burden of expectation, things are very much different for Griezmann and he would hope to use the international break to get back into his groove and prove his worth to Barcelona.