But the former Valencia forward would have to operate on the left in a sacrificial role , with Messi in the centre .
Having claimed La Liga for a second successive season , Barca began 2010 - 11 with another new striker : David Villa .
The former Valencia forward would have to operate on the left in a sacrificial role , with Messi in the centre .
Having claimed La Liga for a second successive season , Barca began 2010 - 11 with another new striker : David Villa .