Really need Otamendi, Stones and Laporte to step up to the challenge of leading this team post-Kompany. But Pep will ensure the squad retain their motivation to improve.
They will all want the CL and I think, as fans, we want it now too. Seeing how he has trained them in pre-season is a sign he is still as motivated as ever. De Bruyne looks incredible again, Silva looks right back to his best, and Rodri has slotted in really well. If we can keep Sane then we have an incredible squad. Sterling and Bernardo will keep improving too. Then you have the bonus of Mahrez with another season under his belt and a good ACON, Jesus performing for Brazil, Aguero being Aguero, and Mendy hopefully staying fit. Good times ahead!