In his second season at Barcelona, midfielder Ivan Rakitic has further established himself as a key component of Barça's new dominant team. The Croatian has had his ups and downs in terms of performances, but does not lose his work ethic and looks to improve with every game.
As a midfielder, Rakitic has the best seat in the house to watch the 'MSN' trio, the most destructive striking force the football world has ever seen, continue to roll over their opponents while maintaining a phenomenal relationship outside the pitch. In an interview with Croatian media, Rakitic spoke about the friendship between Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Neymar Jr.