The faces of Barcelona's crisis Barcelona Bartomeu, Valverde, Messi and more

Barcelona are enduring their worst start to a campaign this century for which many hold responsibility, from the president to the players.

The coach, Ernesto Valverde, is stomaching the most blame and is under more pressure than ever after already surviving two major threats to his job in the recent past, while Leo Messi has made more headlines for his comments than his displays which have been hampered by injury.

Josep Maria Bartomeu

The president decided to keep faith in Valverde after each of the two disastrous Champions League semi-final exits and, therefore, if the coach continues to fail, it is down to Bartomeu.

The summer resignation of Jordi Mestre and the departure of Pep Segura meant Bartomeu was in charge of transfers which resulted in the signing of Antoine Griezmann, despite the Frenchman's controversial rejection last year as well as the Barcelona changing room wanting Neymar.

He also tried to sign Matthijs de Ligt but failed, while also proving unsuccessful in his attempt to sell Philippe Coutinho.

Ernesto Valverde

The coach began the season under intense pressure after the collapse at Anfield and the Copa del Rey final loss to Valencia but continues to struggle.

Barcelona's worst league start in 25 years leaves his position in doubt, unable to find the key away from the Camp Nou, with innumerable changes in midfield and ultimately responsible not only for the results, but also for the general lack of motivation from his players.

Leo Messi

By default, Leo Messi has a lot to do with Barcelona's current crisis, despite only featuring on the field for 75 minutes.

While not directly responsible for the results, the Argentine has made plenty of noise off the field about the state of the team and what is needed to be successful.

However, as captain, Messi also has to protect his players and avoid a rebellion during this difficult period.

Antoine Griezmann

Despite good displays against Real Betis and Valencia, Barcelona's new striker has gone missing away from home where the Catalans have lost two and drawn two.

Unfocused and disconnected from his peers, he said he would do his talking on the pitch but, for now, he has failed to live up to his word.

Luis Suarez

His two goals against Valencia do not exempt the Uruguayan from criticism.

Suarez raised eyebrows when he opted to undergo surgery that would rule him out of the Copa del Rey final before appearing for Uruguay in the Copa America the following month.

This season, he missed Barcelona's league opener due to an injury before going on a trip to Morocco hours later.

He has gone four years without scoring away from home in Europe, and was missing n Dortmund and Granada.

It remains to be seen if Valverde feels Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele deserve his place.

Gerard Pique

As a captain and leader of the defence, something will have to be said about Barcelona conceding the most goals in LaLiga Santander so far this season.

His handball against Osasuna cost Barcelona two points and is struggling to spark a reaction from his players despite mentioning the need for one after the opening defeat to Athletic Club.

Sergio Busquets

The usually flawless midfielder has endured a tough spell of late, even being subbed off against Borussia Dortmund with 30 minutes to player after failing to cope with the Germans' pace on the break.

For the first time in ten years, his place in the team is not guaranteed.

Nelson Semedo

While not a protagonist of Barcelona's crisis, his role in the Catalans' current sticky situation is significant.

Semedo was subbed off away at Osasuna and gave away the penalty in Dortmund, while his latest showing at Granada, albeit at left-back, was unstable.