After its big victory over Atlhetic Bilbao (4-0) this weekend for its big return to the Camp Nou, FC Barcelona travels to London on Tuesday evening to challenge Chelsea, on behalf of the 5e day of the Champions League.
A meeting for which Hansi Flick will once again be deprived of his playing master, Pedri. Hit in the left thigh during the Clasico on October 26, the Spanish midfielder missed the Blaugrana’s last three matches.
While a possible return of Pedri against the Blues was mentioned, Hansi Flick ultimately decided not to take any risks. The Barcelona number 8 could return to competition on Saturday against Alavés.
De Jong and Rashford return
On the other hand, the German technician will be able to count on the return of Frenkie De Jong, suspended for the Bilbao reception. Missing this weekend due to flu, Marcus Rashford was called up for this European shock.
After playing around ten minutes against the Basques, Raphinha is also present in the group. Long injured, Gavi and Marc-André ter Stegen are still missing.
