Koeman's New Order

One of the best kept secrets of the dressing room is the order of location of the soccer players' lockers. Nothing is random and a strict configuration is followed – the layout of the space is an inverted or -, taking into account the affinities and the chevrons of the players. Ronald Koeman has actively participated in choosing the order, after consulting with the captains and delegate Carles Naval, with the priority of achieving a professional environment and fostering good vibes in the group.

The departure of important players this summer, as well as the arrival of many young footballers, has forced a new drawing in the dressing room in search of a more effective inclusion. That the young and the new do not feel apart, and that they adapt quickly, was one of the most important challenges at the beginning of the course. Hence, an attempt has been made to monitor newcomers so that they are tutored by a reference player. Sergiño Dest, for example, is with Frenkie de Jong, both former Ajax players, while a Miralem Pjanic has been located next to Sergio Busquets, both veteran and heavyweight players on the team.

To the youth of the subsidiary who have risen to the first team this season -Ansu Fati, Araújo and Riqui Puig- They have been given different roles. The first two have been placed together, but with the small note that the young forward also has Pique as a wardrobe companion. Riqui Puig has been placed between Trincao and Braithwaite, surely to act as a 'cicerone' for the Portuguese winger. While Net tutelage Matheus, With the excuse of language, both are Brazilian, as the main argument.

The French clan has also been given a certain ball: Démbele and Umtitu are together, while Griezmann is the hard core of the dressing room, flanked by Alba and Ter Stegen, and only two lockers from the captains Messi and Sergi Roberto. The one who is a little further apart is Lenglet, with De Jong and Aleñá.

Coutinho He is the only one of the new ones who does not need a major adaptation as he knows most of his companions perfectly. In his case, they have placed him next to Sergio Busquets, in the players block with chevrons.

Award to Iñaki Peña

A gesture much applauded by the dressing room is that Koeman has decided to give a ticket office to a team player who does not have a number. Traditionally, only those players with a first team number have a fixed ticket office, while the rest have to use a ticket office without a number or photo. This season, three players with a first-team record formalized this summer -Fati, Araújo and Puig- can already enjoy their box office. But also, the goalkeeper Iñaki PeñaDespite not having a first team card or number, his effort has been rewarded with his own personalized box office. In his case, he opens one of the sides, with Aleñá as a partner.

Messi's box office

For those who are curious to know where Leo Messi's box office is located, confirm that he is in a privileged situation -in front and center- as corresponds to the first captain, to be able to control all the movements of his teammates, with Ter Stegen on one side , and Trincao, to the other.