Barcelona head into Saturday’s conflict with Las Palmas in a superb patch of kind however with solely a really feint likelihood of catching Actual Madrid on the high of the La Liga desk.
Xavi’s facet have gained 4 of their final 5 league matches and want to keep up their good kind forward of their Champions League quarter-final towards Paris Saint-Germain.
There are many accidents that might cease them from doing that, nonetheless. With vital gamers like Frenkie de Jong, Pedri and Gavi all out, in addition to Xavi being suspended from the sideline, Barca might want to produce knowledgeable efficiency on Saturday evening.
This is the Barca lineup Xavi might select towards Las Palmas.
GK: Marc-Andre ter Stegen – There have been severe considerations when Ter Stegen went down in coaching this week however Xavi later confirmed it was only a scare and never a significant issue for the German goalkeeper.
RB: Jules Kounde – Kounde hasn’t impressed at right-back when used there this season however, with Joao Cancelo taking part in on the left, the Frenchman will probably fill in out vast once more. He was additionally an harm concern however is predicted to begin.
CB: Ronald Araujo – One other health concern, Xavi has confirmed Araujo is out there which is a significant enhance given the opposite accidents. Just lately talked concerning the switch hyperlinks with groups like Manchester United and Chelsea.
CB: Pau Cubarsi – The emergence of Cubarsi at centre-back might spell the tip of Inigo Martinez’s time on the membership, with Barca in search of to scale back the wage invoice at any given alternative.
LB: Joao Cancelo – The Portuguese winger has been certainly one of Barca’s finest gamers this season. He not too long ago shared some attention-grabbing particulars about his time at Manchester Metropolis, alleging Pep Guardiola has informed some lies.
CM: Fermin Lopez – Aston Villa and Everton have each not too long ago been linked with a summer season transfer for Lopez, who might not have a long-term future within the Barca midfield. They definitely want the 20-year-old proper now although with many gamers out injured.
CM: Ilkay Gundogan – The German has created the third most possibilities in Europe’s high 5 leagues this season with 80, which is an outstanding achievement. He will probably be Barca’s chief in midfield with gamers like De Jong, Pedri and Gavi absent.
CM: Sergi Roberto – One other participant linked with a transfer away in the summertime, Roberto has been a flexible choice for Barca through the years and is predicted to begin right here within the absence of others.
RW: Raphinha – The Brazilian appears to be sad with the quantity of begins he is getting at Barca and may very well be on the transfer in the summertime, however he’s anticipated to characteristic towards Las Palmas.
ST: Robert Lewandowski – Contemporary from serving to Poland qualify for Euro 2024 at Wales’ expense, Lewandowski now must play himself into some kind for the latter phases of the Champions League.
LW: Joao Felix – Joan Laporta needs Felix to remain on the membership past this season which can shock some contemplating it hasn’t been the smoothest transition. He definitely appears happier at Barca in comparison with Atletico Madrid.
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