"The big news for this one is the return of Lamine Yamal and Fermín López, who are back after missing the last few weeks through injury, but the good news stop there: the coach will be without Ferran Torres (hamstring) and Raphinha (hamstring) who are not quite ready to return yet, and Dani Olmo (calf) and Robert Lewandowski (hamstring) have been added to the long-term injury list along with Joan Garcia (knee), Marc-André ter Stegen (back) and Gavi (knee)."
"The Blaugrana return to La Liga action after the international break with a home game against Catalan rivals Girona, and Hansi Flick has called up the following 23 players for Saturday's clash: Goalkeepers: Wojciech Szczesny, Diego Kochen, Eder Aller Defenders: Alejandro Balde, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsí, Andreas Christensen, Gerard Martín, Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Jofre Torrents, Xavi Espart Midfielders: Pedri, Fermín López, Marc Casadó, Frenkie de Jong, Marc Bernal, Dro Fernández Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Marcus Rashford, Roony Bardghji, Toni Fernández, Juan Hernández"
Barcelona return to La Liga at home against Girona following the international break. Hansi Flick named a 23-player squad that mixes first-team regulars and academy call-ups. Lamine Yamal and Fermín López are back from recent injuries. Ferran Torres, Raphinha, Dani Olmo, Robert Lewandowski, Joan Garcia, Marc-André ter Stegen and Gavi remain sidelined with various long-term issues. Two La Masia players, full-back Xavi Espart and winger Juan Hernández, receive first-time call-ups to help cover absences. The predicted 4-2-3-1 lineup features Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsí, Balde; Casadó, De Jong; Roony, Pedri, Fermín; Rashford. Kickoff times include 4.15pm CET and 10.15am ET.
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