The reigning Liga champions have struggled to find a spark in 2019-20, with Marc Crosas suggesting that is because they lack inspirational leadership.
Barcelona have become “dull” because they “reflect their coach”, says former La Masia academy graduate Marc Crosas, with Ernesto Valverde facing further questions of his methods.
Crosas says those on the playing side are not an issue for the Blaugrana, with a lack of inspirational leadership considered to be of greater concern.
A Catalan native who left Barca for Celtic in 2008, told RAC1: “Barcelona have become a dull team because they reflect their coach.
“Valverde is a good coach and he has done important things, as he has won two league titles, but he is dull.”
Once famed for their flamboyant football under the likes of Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique, Barca have rather lost their way of late.
“The question isn't whether Barcelona are losing their identity, it has already been lost,” Crosas added. “Barcelona no longer have their own philosophy.
“It's not just about winning matches, the problem is how to recover that lost DNA.”