Barcelona look to retain prime spot within the desk for an additional week as they face an enormous take a look at in opposition to Villarreal at Camp Nou in a large La Liga match.
Right here’s how we predict Hansi Flick will line up his troops for Saturday’s battle:
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Protection
Barça had a full week to relaxation, get better and put together for this one however have a monster sport in opposition to Atlético Madrid within the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals simply three days later, so Flick’s lineup selections for this one may very well be affected by his plans for subsequent Tuesday.
We’re assured at the very least one change on the again since Gerard Martín is suspended, and we predict he’ll get replaced by Pau Cubarsí who will accomplice Eric García within the center. Jules Kounde is predicted to maintain his place at right-back, and we predict Flick will reward João Cancelo with a second consecutive begin after his Man of the Match efficiency in opposition to Levante final week.
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Midfield
There was some actually unhealthy information on Thursday as Frenkie de Jong was injured in coaching, and the Dutchman’s absence will definitely be felt with gigantic video games happening over the following month. Fortunately Pedri is again within the fold, and we predict The Wizard will return alongside Marc Bernal within the double pivot on this one. Fermín López is predicted to start out forward of Dani Olmo within the quantity 10 spot, however don’t rule out the possibility of each Olmo and Fermín beginning along with Bernal as a single pivot if Flick decides to maintain Pedri on the bench as a precaution.
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We predict Robert Lewandowski to start out in opposition to Atlético on Tuesday, so it’d be smart to rotate the Pole out of the aspect for this one and begin Ferran Torres up entrance, with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha retaining their spots on the wings.
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