Having endured a somewhat tumultous start to their preseason on the pitch, Barcelona have not disappointed in terms of transfer window action and squad call-ups. While the debuts of major signings such as Frenkie De Jong and Antoine Griezmann have been warmly received by Barça fans, the unexpected impact of young players such as Riqui Puig and Carles Pérez have provided the supporters with some reasons for hope going into the 2019/20 season.
With friendlies against Arsenal and Napoli coming up, Barça’s rising stars have a few more occasions on which to grow more accustomed to the Blaugranes’ playing style ahead of their league opener.