Who will take over the number 10 shirt from Lionel Messi at FC Barcelona? Ansu Fati and Pedri are the hottest candidates.
Who will take over number 10 at FC Barcelona after superstar Lionel Messi has left? The last traded Philippe Coutinho will not be. The Brazilian is number 14 in the squad for the game against Getafe on Sunday (5 p.m. in LIVE-TICKER).
In Spain’s LaLiga, the numbers 1 to 25 must all be assigned, which is why the number 10 of club legend Messi cannot remain free in the coming season. But who is eligible for this number?
Will Ansu Fati take over the number 10 shirt from Messi?
With Memphis Depay (shirt number 9) and Sergio Agüero (shirt number 19), the two most obvious candidates will also appear with a different number on their backs. There are probably only two players left.
The most likely solution is Ansu Fati, whose number 17 has now taken over Rey Manaj from last season. Another candidate for Messi’s number 10 would be high-flyer Pedri, he is currently number 16.
Fati and Pedri are not in the squad against Getafe and the 10 is not taken for this game.
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