Some of the world's most expensive players are struggling in the 2022/23 season, while others have improved their team's performance this season. Phillipe Coutinho, the world's fourth most expensive player, was signed permanently by Aston Villa and has contributed zero goals this season. Despite his outstanding performance under Steven in the previous season, the Brazilian midfielder has struggled under the new Villa manager.However, injury ruined Ousmane Dembele's career at Barcelona, which explains why the Spanish giants wanted him to accept a lower salary during his contract extension offer. The French forward, who is one of the world's top three most expensive players, rediscovers his form from the previous season.
He struggled under Koeman, but once Xavi took over, he was able to realize his full potential. Dembele has four goals and seven assists in 15 games this season for Barcelona. He is currently one of Barcelona's most important players.Kylian Mbappe and Neymar Junior of Paris Saint-Germain are the world's most expensive players. Both players were signed by the French giants for a fee of at least 180 million Euros. Kylain Mbappe has 14 goals and two assists in 15 games this season, while Neymar Junior has 12 goals and nine assists in 16 games. Joao Felix and Griezmann of Atletico Madrid made the list. Felix has three assists in 13 games this season, while Has six goals and three assists in 15 games.
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FC Barcelona – Bayern Munich: Barça and the threat of an early road exit
"There is a slim chance." Xavi, being the great competitor that he is, still wants to believe in it. The Barça coach is also aware of the potentially disastrous consequences of a failure in Catalonia. As long as the case is not closed, he wants to see his Blaugrana do everything possible to save the Catalan ship, which is facing another minor setback with a second-tier exit from the Champions League group stage. "We know it will be very complicated," Xavi warns ahead of a clash with Bayern Munich's ogre.
FC Barcelona is on the verge of relegation after a 3-3 draw against Inter, which followed two defeats in Europe. Inter is essential to the Blaugrana.If the Milanese club defeats Viktoria Plzen at home this Wednesday (6:45 p.m.), the Catalan club will be automatically eliminated from the C1 knockout stages. "We no longer control our destiny," Xavi lamented before warning, "Whatever happens, we will have to maintain this mentality." There is a sense of assurance. She is competent. We will have to continue if we do not qualify."A financial disaster is also to be expected.
However, the blow would be severe. A few days after losing the Clasico (3-1), FC Barcelona would suffer a major setback by failing to qualify for the C1 group stage again this season, which was a first since the 2000-2001 season. It would be a sporting embarrassment for a team looking to rebound and which has been active in the transfer market this summer, particularly by offering the services of Robert Lewandowski. "We did not expect what happened in the Champions League," Pedri admitted in Marca on TuesdayIf Barcelona is forced to recover from yet another early exit from the most prestigious of competitions and find the springs to maintain its momentum in La Liga or shine in the Europa League, another aspect will be impacted: the economic sector. As we all know, the Champions League can be a lifeline for a club's finances. In the event of elimination, Barça would not receive the 9.6 million euros offered by UEFA for qualification to the Champions League knockout stages. Or, of course, the 10.6 million euros that will end up in the coffers of the clubs involved in the quarter-finals..
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