Barcelona's exit from the UEFA Champions League could bring a number of serious changes within the squad, regardless of what they have accomplished with the squad or not.
According to a report by Spanish newspaper As, the team's hierarchy has singled out a couple of names that have had disappointing performances in recent games, and those performances could force president Joan Laporta to part ways with them now that their value could help the club's ailing finances while also boosting the squad.
The players that have been pointed out by Barcelona's boss are those of Marc-André Ter Stegen and Frenkie de Jong, two of the footballers that have been earmarked for their disappointing performance in the game against Bayern.
On top of that, coach Xavi Hernández has reportedly stated his disappointment over their lack of intensity within the team's locker room, as both were expected to take a step forward and become leaders for some of their younger teammates. Their lack of leadership and their poor outings could see them leave the club as early as in the upcoming transfer window, mainly because both players are still attractive to some European heavyweights, and the chance to transfer them for a handsome fee would come as a blessing in disguise for Los Culés.
According to the Spanish newspaper, the team's board would welcome offers for these players to fund potential transfers in the next six months. Will we see them involved in a big-money move in the upcoming weeks? Let's wait and see how things unfold at Can Barça for the German shot-stopper and the Dutch midfielder.
