Barcelona needed a good news story on Wednesday after the window closed and Ansu Fati holding up his new No 10 shirt was that story. Such a poisoned chalice, and one offered so publicly, can only weaken the man in the technical area's position more. Even without the shadow of Lionel Messi, this is the shirt of Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Riquelme. If Fati comes back as strong as he left then perhaps Koeman can ride that wave all the way to a contract renewal. If injuries allow Koeman to play it, all is not lost.

Source: Daily Mail September 05, 2021 07:30 UTC