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Samuel Umtiti in action during a training session at Camp Nou on January 03, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Samuel Umtiti signs Barcelona contract extension

Xavi bemoans Barcelona’s lack of experience

Barcelona’s Copa del Rey win at Linares came at a cost

Barcelona need to cut bait with Ousmane Dembele

Ousmane Dembele during the La Liga match between Sevilla v FC Barcelona at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on December 21, 2021 in Sevilla Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Talks between Barcelona and Dembele hit a snag

Ousmane Dembele looks on during the LaLiga match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on December 21, 2021 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Three more Barcelona players test positive for Covid-19

Barcelona defender Dani Alves (C) arrives with teammates for a training session in Barcelona on November 19, 2021, on the eve of their Spanish Liga football match against RCD Espanyol. (Photo by JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty Images)

Barcelona dealing with multiple Covid-19 absences

Spain's Ferran Torres celebrates after scoring his second goal during the Nations League semi-final match against Italy at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, on October 06, 2021. (Photo by Isabella Bonotto/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Barcelona announce Ferran Torres signing

Sergino Dest reacts during the La Liga match between CA Osasuna and FC Barcelona at Estadio El Sadar on December 12, 2021 in Pamplona, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Barcelona identify options at right back

Gerard Piqué looks dejected at the final whistle of the Champions League match between FC Bayern München and FC Barcelona at Football Arena Munich on December 08, 2021 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Amid transfer talks, Barcelona need to focus on defense

Nico Gonzalez of FC Barcelona celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's third goal during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Elche CF at Camp Nou on December 18, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Barcelona manage to eke out a win against Elche

Alexis Sanchez celebrates after scoring during the match between FC Barcelona and Elche CF at the Camp Nou in Barcelona on January 5, 2014. JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty Images)

Alexis Sanchez could be headed back to Barcelona

Barcelona's Sergio Kun Aguero during the Champions League match versus Dinamo Kiev at the Camp Nou on October 20, 2021 in Barcelona Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Sergio Aguero set to announce retirement

Barcelona's Jordi Alba lies injured on the pitch during the Champions League match against FC Bayern München at Football Arena Munich on December 08, 2021 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

The latest on the Barcelona injury crisis

Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong looks dejected after the second goal during the Champions League match against Bayern München at Football Arena Munich on December 08, 2021 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Barcelona must now start from scratch

Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele looks on during the match against Real Betis at the Camp Nou on December 04, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Barcelona placing hope on Ousmane Dembele

Barcelona's Sergi Roberto looks on during the LaLiga Santander match against Valencia CF at Camp Nou on October 17, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Barcelona’s Sergi Roberto set to undergo surgery

Pedri of FC Barcelona reacts during the Champions League group E match against SL Benfica. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Barcelona could be without Pedri for another month

Newly-appointed Barcelona coach Xavi gestures as he leaves after addressing a press conference. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP) (Photo by JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty Images)

The Xavi era at Barcelona kicks off with the Catalan Derby

Luuk de Jong reacts during the match between RC Celta de Vigo and FC Barcelona at Balaídos. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Sevilla close the door on Barcelona and Luuk de Jong

Dani Alves celebrates with the gold medal during the Men's Football Competition Medal Ceremony on day fifteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Dani Alves set for Barcelona return

Raheem Sterling and Jordan Henderson participate in a training session at St George's Park. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Barcelona ready to make a couple of winter signings

New FC Barcelona Head Coach Xavi Hernandez looks on during a press conference at Camp Nou on November 08, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Barcelona present Xavi Hernandez as new manager

Xavi Hernandez attends 'Campus Xavi Hernández by Santander' at Work Cafe on June 10, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Miquel Benitez/Getty Images)

Barcelona announce Xavi Hernandez as new manager

Sadd's coach Xavi encourages his players during the Amir Cup final football match between Al-Sadd and Al-Rayyan at the Al-Thumama Stadium in the capital Doha on October 22, 2021. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP) (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images)

Xavi Hernandez set to return as Barcelona manager

Barcelona's Spanish President Joan Laporta (L) and Barcelona's Spanish interim headcoach Sergi Barjuan address a press conference in Barcelona on October 29, 2021, on the eve of their Spanish league football match against Deportivo Alaves. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP) (Photo by JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty Images)

Barcelona president admits sacking should have come sooner

Barcelona's Dutch coach Ronald Koeman reacts during the Spanish League football match between Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and FC Barcelona at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid on October 27, 2021. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP) (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)

Barcelona sack manager Ronald Koeman

MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 27: Ronald Koeman the coach of Barcelona during the LaLiga Santander match between Rayo Vallecano and FC Barcelona at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas on October 27, 2021 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Rayo Vallecano add to Barcelona misery