27.07.2010 16:35

Versatility vital in Barca 2010/11

Jesús Carrillo

Versatility is set to be a key feature in the Barca squad for the coming season as Guardiola looks to call on players who are able to switch positions and roles according to the needs of his team at any given time.

In defence, Alves, Adriano, Maxwell and Puyol can all play at right back, whilst Puyol, Márquez, Milito and Piqué can play in either of the two centre back roles, as can Eric Abidal, who, alongside Maxwell and Adriano can also fill the left back slot.

Wealth of options in midfield

In midfield, Guardiola has a wealth of options with Sergio Busquets and Seydou Keita options as defensive midfielder alongside Marquez, who played there for Mexico in the World Cup. Xavi, Iniesta, Keita and Adriano can also switch places in the more creative roles, whilst Messi has also proved he can drop into midfield, where Dos Santos and Thiago have also shown they can perform.

Plenty of fire power up front

In a three pronged strike force, Guardiola can call on Leo Messi, David Villa, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Pedro Rodríguez, Jeffren Suárez and Bojan Krkic, whilst Iniesta, Maxwell and Alves, as well as Mister Versatile himself, Adriano, can also push forward into attack.