The five 'signings' that Barça coach Xavi will have to kick off 2022

Xavi Hernandez is now preparing for 2022 and Barcelona's chances in the New Year after closing 2021 with a 1-1 draw at Sevilla on Tuesday.

The Barça coach replaced Ronald Koeman in November and the balance so far is positive in terms of performances, although results haven't always accompanied the team.

For the start of the year, Xavi will be able to recover some of the team's best players. We're talking about the likes of Ansu Fati, Pedri and Memphis Depay, who have been injured recently.

Xavi has not yet been able to call on Ansu or Pedri, but they will be back to help Barça in LaLiga, the Europa League, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Supercopa from January onwards.

Another player who will re-join the first team dynamic is Martin Braithwaite. After a lively summer, the Danish striker remained at the club and was important for Ronaldkoeman until his injury. Xavi has still not been able to use him but he will be a useful option in attack. where Barça need goals.

ALVES, THE FIRST SIGNING

Someone else who will definitely be available at the start of January will be Dani Alves. He will not be able to play against Mallorca on Jan. 2, but can debut in the Copa del Rey against Linares a few days later.

In addition to those five players, Barça are also looking for attacking reinforcements, with Ferran Torres and Edinson Cavani among the targets.