False alarm: Busquets is stuck with Valverde

The fact that the player did not play a single minute shows the coach's desire to take care of him physically for when the season gets going in a few months. The 'Txingurri' understood that it was a good opportunity to start resting more.

Because the midfielder played against Athletic, along with, De Jong, Sergi Roberto and Aleñá, he missed the game against Naples, so that Valverde assured the team would be okay for the opening game.

It did not go well, but  the usual reality of the season will return against Betis: Sergio Busquets, according to 'Marca', will return to the team soon. Therefore, there is nothing to fear regarding the transfer window.

"Busi" made 54 official appearances for the team last season. The Barca coach will do everything possible to reduce that figure, or at least, take advantage of the fact that this year he has more choice in midfield.

The memory of Rome and Anfield is still very present in Valverde's head since the first official meeting of the course.