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The Blaugrana legend is surprised that the Camp Nou giants did not seek to bring another 9 after letting a prolific presence pass
Barcelona made a mistake by failing to get a replacement for Luis Suárez in the summer transfer window, Rivaldo says, and the La Liga giants have warned that now is too late to complain.
Ronald Koeman made the bold decision to part ways with a prolific leader when he took over the leadership reins at the Camp Nou.
Suárez was informed that he was not in the Dutch manager’s long-term plans, giving him the freedom to look for another club.
Atlético de Madrid presented the Uruguayan with the opportunity to remain in Spain, which means he will line up against Barça in 2020-21.
A familiar face could come back to haunt the Blaugrana, as could the decision not to splurge on another proven scorer.
Martin Braithwaite received the number 9 jersey from Suárez, with no attacking reinforcements made by Koeman despite ties to players like Inter leader Lautaro Martínez and Lyon star Memphis Depay.
Rivaldo said Betfair of transfers in Catalonia: “Barcelona should have made a greater effort to sign a new striker to replace Suárez, above all because they have let out a player who continues to be extraordinary and who clearly has the qualities to continue being key.
“I am sure that in many league games, Barcelona has a team far ahead of the other teams in the competition. But [Suarez] It will be missed a lot in the Champions League or in those tough games against Real Madrid, Atlético [Madrid], Seville.
“But now it is too late to complain, because the market is closed.”
Barça spent much of the summer window exploring surprising options, but money was always tight at the Camp Nou.
Exits were required to release funds and there was not enough movement for the incoming deals to be completed before the deadline passed.
The La Liga giants also faced unwanted distraction from talisman captain Lionel Messi by pushing for departures on one stage, only to later shelve their exit plans and agree to fulfill their contract.
The Argentine has helped Barça get off to a positive start to the 2020-21 campaign, with plenty of firepower alongside him at the World Cup Antoine Griezmann and the exciting teenager Ansu Fati.
