Debate: Are Barcelona Too Dependent on Lionel Messi?

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Since the '09-'10 Season, Barcelona has witnessed a considerable drop off in production from Strikers not named Lionel Messi. This season, Messi has netted 43 while Cesc Fabregas, the next highest Blaugrana scorer, has contributed only 9. This disparity, coupled with the concern about rushing Messi back for the crucial Champions League 2nd Leg Matchup with Paris Saint-Germain, illustrates just how much Barcelona leans on the diminutive Argentinian. Is Barcelona's dependence on Lionel Messi limiting their other attacking options and hurting the team? ------------- bleacher reports.

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