I totally agree with you.
There is so much discussion about Neymar and his transfer and the worst part is that every week the media indicates different players for an exchange transfer. Rakitic is one player and that's totally bad for his mentality.
I do not know how this players cope knowing their team is trying to ship them out to get a player in exchange, it really must be hard to swallow, but on a second thought, it all could be rumors and the players may be well aware of it.
Rakitic has been good for Barcelona since his arrival, not the sort of Xavi or Iniesta kind of player, but be has contributed his own quota to Barcelona's success since his arrival.
Barcelona seem to have big problems at the start of the league.
I do not think there is any cause for alarm as of yet, Barcelona would definitely get back right on track and compete for the title, but they must be careful not to drift too far away from those at the summit, else it might be difficult to close up the points between them.
Extreme situation with Leicester tho but you know what I mean.
