"Ronald Araujo has been ruled out of the fixture. The Uruguayan defender is suffering from a stomach virus that has kept him out of training for the last two sessions. With Araujo out, Flick is expected to field a new central defensive partnership. The most likely pairing sees Eric Garcia dropping back to partner Pau Cubarsi, though Gerard Martin remains an alternative option on the left side of central defence."
"Further forward, Fermin Lopez has become the latest victim of Barcelona's unending injury crisis. He has been sidelined with a soleus injury and could be ruled out for two weeks. In his stead, Dani Olmo is expected to step in as the primary creative outlet, while Marc Casado will likely return to the engine room to partner with Frenkie de Jong, moving Eric Garcia out of the pivot role he occupied recently."
"However, the most exciting change could come in the attacking department. For the first time since his injury, Raphinha is tipped to start. His return could finally unite Barcelona's dream attacking trio with Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski completing a fearsome front line. While Marcus Rashford remains a strong option after starting on the bench at Stamford Bridge, all signs point to the Brazilian captain reclaiming his spot on the wing to lead the charge at the Spotify Camp Nou."
Ronald Araujo is ruled out after a stomach virus that kept him out of recent training. Eric Garcia is expected to drop into a new central defensive partnership with Pau Cubarsi, with Gerard Martin as an alternative. Fermin Lopez is sidelined with a soleus injury and faces a possible two-week absence. Dani Olmo is set to provide primary creativity while Marc Casado returns to partner Frenkie de Jong, moving Garcia out of the pivot. Pedri has recovered and may make a cameo. Raphinha is tipped to start, potentially reuniting with Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski, while Marcus Rashford remains an option off the bench.
Read at Barca Universal
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]