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FC Barcelona will probably be wanting to get again to profitable methods in La Liga once they play hosts to UD Las Palmas on Saturday afternoon in Montjuic.
Following two winless video games in opposition to Actual Sociedad and Celta Vigo within the league, Barça have seen their lead on the high of the desk scale back, with Actual Madrid now respiratory down their necks.
The Blaugrana did produce a powerful response by defeating Brest 3-0 within the UEFA Champions League earlier this week and can wish to carry the momentum ahead into tomorrow’s encounter in opposition to Diego Martinez’s facet.
Barcelona go into the sport boosted by the return of star ahead Lamine Yamal, who has recovered from his harm. Ferran Torres can be again in coaching and may very well be again within the squad for tomorrow’s match.
Nonetheless, the hosts will probably be with out Marc Casado on account of suspension whereas Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Marc Bernal, Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen, and Ansu Fati are absent by accidents.
Right here’s how Hansi Flick might set his staff up tomorrow as Barcelona look to bag all three factors in opposition to Las Palmas at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
Defence
Inaki Pena has given no purpose for the supervisor to vary issues up within the Barcelona aim and as such, he’ll begin once more whereas Wojciech Szczesny will proceed to attend for his debut.
As for the defence, there have been considerations about Inigo Martinez as studies emerged that he was coping with muscle discomfort. However the veteran defender educated usually as we speak and may begin alongside his typical accomplice Pau Cubarsi.
Jules Kounde is the plain starter within the right-back place for Barça whereas Alejandro Balde will reclaim his beginning spot on the left facet from Gerard Martin.
Midfield
Gavi in line for his second begin of the season. (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Photos)
Pedri, who turned in one other masterclass in opposition to Brest in midweek, is a certainty to characteristic within the midfield for the Blaugrana.
However with Marc Casado unavailable, Flick has to decide on a substitute for the teen, along with his choices being Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, and Eric Garcia.
As issues stand, Gavi, who has made one begin since coming back from harm, seems more likely to get the nod as Pedri’s accomplice within the Barcelona midfield tomorrow.
Summer time signing Dani Olmo, who scored a aim in midweek in opposition to Brest, should proceed because the attacking midfielder in opposition to Las Palmas.
Assault
As talked about earlier, Lamine Yamal is absolutely match once more after lacking the final three matches by harm and the 17-year-old sensation is more likely to begin on the best wing tomorrow.
It ought to result in Raphinha shifting again to his typical spot on the left flank whereas Fermin Lopez drops out to the bench.
Robert Lewandowski, the early frontrunner for the Pichichi Trophy, will probably be main the road for Barcelona and hoping to attain his first La Liga aim in opposition to Las Palmas.
The likes of Ferran Torres, Pablo Torre and Pau Victor might obtain some minutes off the bench within the latter phases of the match.
