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The lack of a player able to shield the defence has been sticking out like a sore thumb from Barcelona's recent line-ups, with the likes of Motta, Marquez and Edmilson all having failed in that position this season.
As a result, the bosses at the Camp Nou are said to be scouting aggressively for a quality defensive midfielder, something that will allow the attack to function more smoothly, and with less apprehension.
It has now taken top priority at the Camp Nou, as the likes of Robben, Ronaldo and Lampard are being deemed less necessary.
David Albelda's name has been mentioned more than a few times, but Barcelona are also looking at a few others, both inside Spain and outside.
Sevilla's Christian Poulsen, who has shunted Maresca to the bench, and Zaragoza's increasingly impressive Zapater are both on the Catalans' radar.
As for outside Spain, Rijkaard has his mind made up on former Valencia man Momo Sissoko, who stood out as one of the best players over Barca's two clashes against Liverpool recently.
Barcelona are also paying special attention to left-footed players, supposedly because thay can help bring Ronaldinho into the game more, just as Edgar Davids did upon his arrival three winters ago.
The lack of a player able to shield the defence has been sticking out like a sore thumb from Barcelona's recent line-ups, with the likes of Motta, Marquez and Edmilson all having failed in that position this season.
As a result, the bosses at the Camp Nou are said to be scouting aggressively for a quality defensive midfielder, something that will allow the attack to function more smoothly, and with less apprehension.
It has now taken top priority at the Camp Nou, as the likes of Robben, Ronaldo and Lampard are being deemed less necessary.
David Albelda's name has been mentioned more than a few times, but Barcelona are also looking at a few others, both inside Spain and outside.
Sevilla's Christian Poulsen, who has shunted Maresca to the bench, and Zaragoza's increasingly impressive Zapater are both on the Catalans' radar.
As for outside Spain, Rijkaard has his mind made up on former Valencia man Momo Sissoko, who stood out as one of the best players over Barca's two clashes against Liverpool recently.
Barcelona are also paying special attention to left-footed players, supposedly because thay can help bring Ronaldinho into the game more, just as Edgar Davids did upon his arrival three winters ago.
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