Posted on November 13, 2021 at 11:00 am by HG
While he officially made his return to FC Barcelona this Friday, Dani Alves could directly upset the role of Sergi Roberto within the Catalan club.
Back in time. A week after the announcement of the return of Xavi to FC Barcelona in the coaching suit following the departure of Ronald Koeman , the Catalan club formalized the return of Dani Alves this Friday as part of a free transfer. The 38-year-old Brazil international has signed a contract between him and Barça until June 30, with an optional additional year. And despite his advanced age, the former PSG and Juventus player has not returned to make up the figure, something that could have a direct impact on the role of Sergi Roberto .
Dani Alves will push Sergi Roberto to midfield
Indeed, as Mundo Deportivo explains this Saturday, Dani Alves should settle on the right flank of the defense when he takes his first steps in this FC Barcelona coached by Xavi . As a result, the Spanish media affirms that the versatile Sergi Roberto should therefore leave this sector of play for good and be reinstalled in midfield, a position more natural for him. It remains to be seen whether he will manage to find a starting place in the middle of competition from Sergio Busquets , Frenkie de Jong , Pedri or even Gavi and Riqui Puig .