Barcelona are set to face Valencia within the Copa del Rey, and supervisor Hansi Flick is planning some important modifications to his beginning lineup.
In truth, based on a report from MARCA, Flick intends to rotate his squad, with just a few key gamers presumably ranging from the bench for this match.
Some of the notable modifications may very well be the choice to depart Robert Lewandowski out of the beginning XI.
Flick is contemplating repeating the false 9 formation that labored so effectively for Barcelona of their earlier encounters towards Valencia and Mallorca in La Liga, that means that Ferran Torres might enter the fray.
This tactical swap has been profitable in latest matches, and Flick could select to depend on it as soon as once more on this cup conflict.
There will likely be extra modifications
Robert Lewandowski is prone to be rested towards Valencia. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Photographs)
Defensively, Barcelona are additionally set to make modifications. Each Ronald Araujo and Inigo Martinez, who’ve been key figures on the again for the staff, could also be rested.
As a substitute, Pau Cubarsi and Eric Garcia are anticipated to get the nod within the beginning lineup. This may very well be a possibility for each gamers to showcase their skills, with Araujo and Martinez offering help from the bench.
Whereas Dani Olmo is making his return to the squad, he is not going to be beginning the match. Gavi, alternatively, stays sidelined as a result of FIFA protocols after struggling a blow to the top within the sport towards Alaves.
His absence is a blow to Barcelona, however the staff will proceed to push ahead with out him for this cup fixture.
The conflict between Barcelona and Valencia is coming at an fascinating time for each groups. Barcelona have had a powerful begin to the 12 months, having received the Tremendous Cup and bounced again strongly in La Liga after a tricky finish to 2024.
Valencia, nonetheless, proceed to wrestle with consistency and wish to enhance their kind. Each groups may have lots to show, with Barcelona hoping to construct on their latest success and Valencia wanting to problem the Catalan giants.