Not least due to his telepathic understanding and close friendship with Messi, Suarez remains an integral part of Barca's attack. Two more Uruguayans have been linked: Maxi Gomez from Celta Vigo and Cristhian Stuani of freshly-relegated Girona, along with Spanish international Rodrigo from Saturday's cup winners Valencia. The club also boasts a trio of young players who look more than capable of stepping up into enhanced roles. In the wake of the Anfield shambles and the cup final loss to Valencia, though, such a bold move is exactly what many fans and media are calling for. Jasper Cillessen made almost certainly his last appearance for the club in Saturday's cup final, with the Dutch international resolved to seek more regular first team football at pastures new.

Source: BBC May 26, 2019 10:07 UTC