After two stumbles away from home against Real Sociedad, which ended in defeat, and the draw against Celta de Vigo with everything in their favour, Barcelona returns to the Lluís Companys stadium to face Las Palmas (2:00 p.m.) in their return to the League at an unusual time for the Blaugrana. Hansi Flick’s men must return to winning ways in the league competition to prevent Real Madrid and Atlético from getting even closer to them in the standings..
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The good news for the German coach is that he is recovering important troops in attack. In the pre-match press conference he confirmed that Lamine Yamal will return to the squad although he did not clear up doubts about his ownership. Taking into account that next Tuesday there is a difficult match in Mallorca’s field, it is very possible that the talented winger will start the match on the bench and enter the second half. Ferran Torres, who has missed a total of eight games since his injury, may also return. Both will be discharged tomorrow.
Flick will have to find a replacement for Marc Casadó, sanctioned for his expulsion in Vigo, and the chosen one seems to be Gavi. The Barça coach admitted that he does not see Frenkie de Jong at one hundred percent and it is likely that he will be the one to take over in the second half because the Andalusian is not ready to play ninety minutes either. Eric Garcia could be another option in midfield. The rest of the team will be the usual one.
Iñaki Peña in goal, Koundé and Balde on the sides, Cubarsí and Iñigo in the center, double pivot with Pedri and Gavi, a line of three with Raphinha on the right and with Dani Olmo and Fermín alternating the center and the left wing and Lewandowski on point. If he finally makes the call, Ferran Torres could have minutes in the second half.
Possible Barcelona lineup
FC Barcelona: Iñaki Rock; Koundé, Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Bucket; Gavi, Pedri, Elm; Fermin, Raphinha and Lewandowski.
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