Barcelona might have loved a prolific begin to the brand new season, successful 11 out of 11 matches in all competitions.
However the membership’s issues are mounting, with Hansi Flick notably devoid of any actual depth in central defence following Andreas Christensen’s harm.
Gerard Martin’s performances have fallen in comparison with final season whereas each him, Eric Garcia and Jules Kounde s towards Actual Betis.
Hansi Flick desires Finn Jeltsch
Jeltsch is a rising star within the Bundesliga. (Picture by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Photos)
The dearth of depth in defence may drive Barcelona to look into the switch market as soon as once more, with Hansi Flick already choosing the membership’s perfect goal.
In response to T, Flick has recognized Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch as his most popular goal within the upcoming January switch window.
It’s no secret that the German tactician is a eager observer of the Bundesliga and Jeltsch, to that finish, has been one in every of rising stars in German soccer, even incomes a name as much as the nationwide group not too long ago.
It stays to be seen whether or not or not Barcelona make a transfer for Jeltsch within the upcoming January switch window, however signing the defender could possibly be a pricey affair, as he’s valued at round €50 million.
To not point out, Barcelona may face stiff competitors from Liverpool and arch-rival Actual Madrid, who’ve been r for fairly a while.
Why Barcelona should stay cautious
Jeltsch doesn’t have a lot expertise on the highest degree. (Picture by Alex Grimm/Getty Photos)
Regardless of the associated fee concerned, Jeltsch does deliver a whole lot of high quality to the desk.
Standing at 1.85m, the German is an imposing determine in defence and could be very helpful relating to enjoying the ball out from the again.
The downside, although, is that Jeltsch is a right-sided centre-back. Barcelona, proper now, are in dire want of a left-footed centre-back, who can function alongside Pau Cubarsi.
To not point out, Jeltsch can also be fairly younger whereas Barcelona ideally want some expertise to exchange Inigo Martinez. That’s the reason the Catalans should maintain off on their pursuit of the Stuttgart star and as an alternative go after a extra confirmed different.
Jeltsch’s nationwide teammate Nico Schlotterbeck, to that finish, could possibly be a super different because the Dortmund star could possibly be out there on a bargain deal subsequent summer season and is a left-footed defender, who possesses sensible management qualities.