FC Barcelona faces Daegu FC in their final pre-season match, aiming to fine-tune tactics before the new season.
The game offers the manager, Hansi Flick, a chance to experiment with new combinations and tactics as the competitive season looms, prioritizing development over a competitive contest.
In the first half, the lineup is expected to feature Joan Garcia in goal, showcasing his shot-stopping and distribution skills.
The defensive pairing of Andreas Christensen and Pau Cubarsi could be tested again, following Inigo Martinez’s recent discomfort.
Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde are likely to hold their positions as full-backs.
The midfield will see Pedri, a consistent starter, joined by Marc Casado in the pivot, with Dani Olmo operating in the attacking midfield role.
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha are set to flank Ferran Torres, who the manager reportedly favors as the central striker, forming a dynamic 4-2-3-1 setup.
The second half will likely see wholesale changes, starting with Wojciech Szczesny in goal.
Ronald Araujo and Gerard Martin could anchor the central defense, while Eric Garcia and Jofre Torrents take over at right-back and left-back, respectively.
The midfield duo of Frenkie de Jong and Gavi is expected to dominate, with the latter drawing attention after a stellar showing against Seoul.
Either Toni Fernandez or Pedro Fernandez may fill the third midfield spot, given Fermin Lopez’s injury.
On the wings, Roony Bardghji and Marcus Rashford are slated to play the full 45 minutes, with Robert Lewandowski leading the line as the central forward.
This match serves as a platform to refine tactics and evaluate squad depth.
With the season approaching, Barcelona’s focus on testing new pairings and giving minutes to emerging talents underscores their preparation for a challenging campaign ahead.
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