Xavi faces selection headache in attack with three Barcelona stars vying for one position

FC Barcelona were struck with the unanticipated loss of Ousmane Dembele late in the summer transfer window as PSG activated the Frenchman’s private release clause and snatched one of the Catalans’ biggest differentials.

However, despite an initial wave of worry encapsulating the Blaugrana fanbase following Dembele’s departure, the club are seemingly in no shortage of quality options.

In fact, the competition has never soared higher and Xavi faces the privileged problem of choosing a starter for the right flank.

Xavi has a decision to make

Indeed, according to Mundo Deportivo, after the strong performances from Raphinha, Lamine Yaml, and Ferran Torres as of late, the coach will have to return to scratch, evaluate them again, and choose the player who will play on the right wing.

Barça face off against Betis next Saturday, and Xavi will be compelled to head back to the drawing board with the intention of nailing a starter for the position.

With Yamal on the ascendancy, he has currently started Barcelona’s last three games in La Liga.

The youngster was named the best Under-23 player in the league for August, with a goal on his Spanish national team debut exemplifying his absurd talent.

Torres, Raphinha pushing for inclusion

Ferran Torres, meanwhile, looks to have completely started the new season with a new lease of life, having extended his dazzling pre-season form and scoring two goals off the bench.

Ferran was even recently rewarded for his hard work with a call-up to the Spain national team after injuries to Olmo and Asensio.

Lastly, Raphinha also appears to be picking up steam. The Brazilian was handed a red card in his very first La Liga game but impressed immensely for his national team against Bolivia, as he recorded a goal and an assist.

Due to the newfound competition in the squad, Xavi will certainly be content with most of his options performing at a high level, but he must now choose the ideal candidate for the remaining games.