In the column of regrets, we do not know what will weigh the heaviest for the
Barçaafter its first round in Catalonia against Inter, 6 days ago: the score-a draw and spectacular 3-3 despite overwhelming domination-or a new penalizing tile for the future.
Already deprived of his Goleador Robert Lewandowski on the outward journey, Hansi Flick sees the infirmary garnished a little more with the injury of Jules Koundé. Bad news for the German technician, whose defensive sector is a weak point this season.
Jules Koundé is on the side.
Once again, Barça will therefore have to approach a major meeting with an eleven well reshaped. Eric Garcia could be shifted to the right to fill the absence of Koundé, essential in the blaugrana device for over two years. Martinez is expected on the left side, while the defense should be articulated around the Cubarsi-Aurojo hinge.
Ferran Torres still expected in point
Offensively, also Hansi Flick must still tinker. As in the outward journey, Ferran Torres is expected to start in a point, after being decisive a few days ago. But Lewandowski should hold his place in the group and have a role to play. His tenure was not completely excluded by his coach.
Dani Olmo is expected to occupy the highlight of the midfielder in front of the Jong-Pedri pair. Lamine Yamal and Raphinha detonators will obviously hold their place on their sides.
The expected composition for Barcelona : Szczesny – Garcia, Cubarsi, Araujo, Martinez – Pedri, De Jong – Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha – Torres.
