It s not enough - 29-year-old Barcelona star laments lack of game time under Xavi × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football La Liga 2022-23 News

It s not enough - 29-year-old Barcelona star laments lack of game time under Xavi

By Snehanjan Banerjee Modified 20 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Barcelona star laments lack of game time under Xavi Barcelona forward Memphis Depay has made it abundantly clear that he wants more playing time for the Blaugrana. The Netherlands international finished as the Catalan giants' top scorer last season following his move from Olympique Lyon on a free transfer. However, the former Manchester United flop has seemingly fallen down Xavi Hernandez's pecking order at Barcelona this season. According to Barca Universal, Depay was close to leaving the Spanish giants this summer but his move to Juventus collapsed and they signed Arkadiusz Milik instead. Xavi has preferred the trio of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Ousmane Dembele up front, with Depay being an unused substitute in the first four games. However, the Dutchman has started the last couple of La Liga games and has also scored his first goal of the season in a 3-0 win over Elche on Saturday. Fabrizio Romano@FabrizioRomanoMemphis Depay tells @ESPNnl: “In the summer, other clubs came and then you just look at your options so I decided to fight for my chance at Barcelona”. #FCB

“I love competition and I don't walk away from it. I enjoy being at Barça”, quotes via @TheEuropeanLad.8046493Memphis Depay tells @ESPNnl: “In the summer, other clubs came and then you just look at your options so I decided to fight for my chance at Barcelona”. #FCB“I love competition and I don't walk away from it. I enjoy being at Barça”, quotes via @TheEuropeanLad. https://t.co/e5PvLJBSyO The Barcelona attacker has opened up on his lack of minutes at the club and has claimed that he is keen to impress for the Oranje. He told ESPN: “Of course this time I look extra forward to this week with the national team, I’m sure you can guess why. “I played less than usual and it’s not something I am used to. But here you know you are going to play so I am extra motivated and thankful." Depay has insisted that he wants to play more and is not happy with his lack of minutes in a Barcelona shirt. He continued: "I had two starting spots in the last two weeks in La Liga. It’s not enough. “I get taken off after 60 minutes but I am longing for more. In the last 25 minutes of the game, there is more space and I always have the power to profit from that.”

Barcelona have no shortage of options up front

Barcelona have had quite a remarkable summer transfer window as they bolstered their squad despite plenty of obstacles. Xavi has been backed by the club as the Catalan giants now possess a squad much stronger than last season. GOAL@goalMemphis Depay celebration always goes hard ?225541022Memphis Depay celebration always goes hard ? https://t.co/XaihlTMOTz Depay's hopes for more first-team football seem slim given the strength and depth they have at their disposal. The Dutchman will have to fend off competition from Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Ousmane Dembele, Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres in order to get more minutes. However, the former Manchester United player does possess an advantage over his competitors, which is his ability to play anywhere across the front line. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Gautam Aggarwal × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी