Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde's staff has concerns about where Gerard Deulofeu fits into their plans.

Deulofeu has been re-signed by Barca from Everton on the guarantee of a regular first team start. However, Valverde doesn't regard the Spain U21 captain as a first-choice.

Indeed, there's a concern whether the head strong Deulofeu will be prepared to take a backup role this new season.

Under Pep Guardiola, Tito Vilanova and Luis Enrique at Barca, Deulofeu never made a breakthrough, while with Sevilla he also struggled during Unai Emery's time in charge. Only at AC Milan has his form exploded.

And it's this history which has Valverde's assistants worried about where they can fit him in.

Interestingly, Barca have also decided against a signing ceremony for Deulofeu.