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The match script in opposition to Actual Sociedad, which noticed an early sending-off and two targets within the first half, allowed Hansi Flick to concentrate on the upcoming UEFA Champions League conflict in opposition to Benfica.
Having already made some selections with the European fixture in thoughts, the German coach executed strategic substitutions with a watch on the beginning eleven for the match in Portugal.
Lineup taking form
As reported by Mundo Deportivo, the Blaugrana lineup for Wednesday’s conflict in opposition to Benfica is beginning to take form, with virtually the whole lot of the beginning XI now locked in.
With Wojciech Szczesny assured to begin in aim, the defensive position is starting to solidify. Jules Kounde seems irreplaceable at right-back, significantly within the European competitors.
In the meantime, the central defence is predicted to characteristic Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez. The academy product was rested 5 matches in the past and was substituted within the 59th minute vs Sociedad for Eric Garcia. Martinez, then again, didn’t play in any respect.
Gavi or Olmo in opposition to Benfica? (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Photos)
Equally, Balde was additionally omitted however is about to return to the left-back place. Gerard Martin coated the position successfully however will return to the bench, as will Araujo, who completed the match affected by cramps.
In midfield, Pedri is untouchable. In opposition to Actual Sociedad, he performed for an hour earlier than being changed by Frenkie de Jong, who is predicted to begin rather than Marc Casado, who accomplished the complete match.
One place unsure
With the attacking trio of Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha locked in, the one remaining doubt is whether or not Dani Olmo will characteristic because the attacking midfielder after his spectacular show or make means for Gavi.
It have to be famous that the Spaniard was not initially meant to begin in opposition to Sociedad, as Flick had meant for Gavi to play, however the younger midfielder was benched as a consequence of sickness.
Gavi was set to return on within the second half, however Araujo’s cramping pressured Flick to go for Hector Fort as a substitute. It’s now as much as Flick to decide on between the 2 Spanish midfielders for the No. 10 position in opposition to Benfica.
