As the calendar turns to 2024, Barcelona will be looking for a clean slate.
The year ended with the Catalan giants going in the wrong direction. Was it simply bad form that will self-correct with time, or are there deeper problems to address?
It’s good practice to focus on the things that you have control over. But therein lies the analytical challenge. Should Barca operate with a lighter touch, or is bigger change required in the short term?
Heading into the transfer window, Joan Laporta and company will have important decisions to make.
Here’s my wish list.