"However, the manager must keep in mind that four players are one booking away from suspension and would miss the next European match against Slavia Prague on 21 January. The players in question are Frenkie de Jong, Marc Casado, Fermin Lopez and Lamine Yamal. All four have two yellow cards in the Champions League and are on the brink of an automatic one-game suspension if they pick up another booking."
"De Jong and Lamine are very much guaranteed to start in Tuesday's match against Eintracht Frankfurt, while Fermin also has high chances of featuring. They, along with Casado - should he get a chance, will have to proceed with caution if they want to remain available for the next Champions League fixture. In addition to the four players already mentioned, Jules Kounde, Gerard Martin, Alejandro Balde and the injured Dani Olmo have each received one yellow card in the Champions League so far."
FC Barcelona will aim to continue winning momentum against Eintracht Frankfurt at the Spotify Camp Nou. The Blaugrana sit 18th in the table, making victories in remaining league matches crucial. A full-strength line-up is expected, but four players are one booking away from Champions League suspension: Frenkie de Jong, Marc Casado, Fermin Lopez and Lamine Yamal, each with two yellow cards. De Jong and Lamine are likely starters, and Fermin may feature; they must proceed with caution to avoid missing the next European match. Jules Kounde, Gerard Martin, Alejandro Balde and injured Dani Olmo each have one yellow card. Ronald Araujo is suspended and recovering.
Read at Barca Universal
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