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No Barça player having their best season

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Luis Enrique lamentó la derrota en Málaga / | EFE
Javier Giraldo

Shortly after saying it, he know it would follow him around throughout the season. "It's the best squad I have had," Luis Enrique said in pre-season. Now the critics are raining down, basically because the Barcelona manager is betting on players who aren't performing, especially in midfield. Keeping on this line, no player in the squad is having a particularly graceful season. 

Sergio Busquets, usually a safe bet, has had games below his level. Ivan Rakitic has also had moments where he's disconnected. Andres Iniesta and Rafinha have been hampered by injuries. Denis Suarez is struggling to find a place in the team and Andre Gomes has not taken his opportunities when given them. Arda Turan started well, but has gone off the boil.