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Sky Sports Spanish football experts Guillem Balague and Terry Gibson feel the Barcelona squad needs freshening up sooner rather than later. The Catalan side scraped past Real Betis over the weekend to remain top of La Liga with two games to play but are level on points with Atletico Madrid with Real one point adrift.Manager Luis Enrique has come under a lot of criticism for his teams poor form that saw them blow a 10 point lead in the league and crash out of the Champions League. Speaking on the La Liga Weekly Podcast, Balague feels the squad is in need of freshening up if they are to maintain their dominance of Spain and Europe over the next few years. Its been a while since Barcelona produced their own players such as Andres Iniesta, Xavi and Carles Puyol. Terry Gibson The problems of Barcelona seem to be physical first of all but it goes beyond the physical, Balague said.Why doesnt he trust the people on the bench? Who bought those players? Are Arda Turan and Aleix Vidal his choices? Its something that could carry on to next season. Barcelona just feel its a team in need of fresh blood. Watch how Lionel Messi helped Barcelona beat Real Betis on Saturday Gibson is also concerned about how the famous La Masia academy has dried up producing players that are good enough to play in the Nou Camp.The production line of the young players developing and given their chance in the first team isnt there as much, Gibson insists. Sergi Roberto and Rafinha are probably the only two. Luis Enrique could see his job in question if Barcelona do not win La Liga Its been a while since Barcelona produced their own players such as Andres Iniesta, Xavi and Carles Puyol. There are lots of Barcelona youngsters dotted around the place performing well at other clubs. Its still questionable whether they would be good enough for Barcelona but it is an issue they are going to have to address.This group of players can go again next season - they are not past it yet - but it does need to keep an eye on in the long term. Could their be a summer clear out at the Nou Camp? However, Gibson insists Enrique may not even be around in the summer to undertake the revamp, especially if Barcelona bottle the chance to win La Liga and the Copa del Rey final against Sevilla.A month ago they were in the running for everything, Gibson said. They were big favourites to win the league, they were big favourites to win the Champions League and the Copa del Rey final is still to come.It will be interesting to see how he is judged. They could still win the Copa del Rey and will finish in the top three in La Liga and if they throw it away in those circumstances - but that is the pressure of being the Barcelona manager. La Liga Weekly – 2nd May Also See: Bravo injury concern for Barca Enrique hits back at critics Balague: Barca in survival mode Who will win La Liga? Wayne Gretzky Kings Jersey .com) - The Chicago Cubs reportedly signed recently-acquired outfielder Dexter Fowler to a one-year contract on Friday, avoiding arbitration. Kyle Clifford Kings Jersey . 5 Trade Deadline is drawing closer and teams will be deciding on whether to buy or sell. http://www.kingsauthentic.com/authentic-jeff-carter-kings-jersey/ . PETERSBURG, Fla. Marcel Dionne Kings Jersey . -- The Windsor Spitfires were left with just one goaltender Tuesday after having their starter walk out on them midway through Game 3 of their Ontario Hockey League playoff matchup with the London Knights. Alec Martinez Jersey .Y. -- First, Patrick Kane gave his family and friends something to cheer about by scoring a highlight-reel goal in a rare trip home to Buffalo on Sunday night.NEW YORK -- Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner California Chrome has galloped his usual 2 miles at Belmont Park, and new horses are lining up to challenge his Triple Crown bid in the Belmont Stakes. Assistant trainer Alan Sherman says the chestnut colt looked strong on Wednesday. California Chrome will try to become racings first Triple Crown winner in 36 years when he runs in the Belmont on June 7. The field for the 1 1/2-mile race has added three horses: Matterhorn, Matuszak and Medal Count, who was eighth in the Derby. Matterhorn and Matuszak are newcomers to the Triple Crown trail. Other probablees are Derby runner-up Commanding Curve, Commissioner, Preakness runner-up Ride On Curlin, Samraat, Tonalist, and Wicked Strong, who was fourth in the Derby.dddddddddddd Kid Cruz, eighth in the Preakness, is a possibility. Samraat was fifth in the Derby, while Commissioner and Tonalist are newcomers to the Triple Crown races. Sherman says it will be a tough race, but thinks if California Chrome runs his usual race the colt will win. California Chrome is scheduled for his only official workout before the Belmont on Saturday, with jockey Victor Espinoza coming in from Southern California. ' ' '