As FC Barcelona prepares to face FC Seoul in their second pre-season friendly in South Korea, here’s a look at the expected starting lineup.
Following a convincing 3-1 victory against Vissel Kobe in their opening pre-season match, FC Barcelona have arrived in Seoul, South Korea, for the next leg of their preparations.
FC Seoul, a team currently mid-season and sitting fourth in their domestic league, promises a competitive encounter.
Manager Hansi Flick, encouraged by the positives from the Japan game, aims to refine tactics and test player combinations as the squad builds toward the upcoming season, as per Diario Sport.
For the first half, Flick is expected to field Joan Garcia in goal, maintaining continuity.
The defense may see Pau Cubarsi and Andreas Christensen partnering centrally, flanked by Jules Kounde at right-back and Jofre Torrents on the left.
A double-pivot of Pedri and Marc Casado could provide midfield stability, with Dani Olmo operating as the attacking midfielder.
Up top, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal are likely to occupy the wings, with Ferran Torres leading the line as the central striker.
This setup allows Flick to assess defensive cohesion and attacking fluency against a well-drilled FC Seoul side.
In the second half, expect wholesale changes to test squad depth. Wojciech Szczesny is slated to replace Garcia in goal, while Ronald Araujo and Inigo Martinez could form a dynamic central defensive pairing.
Alejandro Balde and Eric Garcia are expected at left-back and right-back, respectively. In midfield, Frenkie de Jong and Gavi are likely to take over, with Fermin Lopez stepping in for Olmo.
The attacking trio of Marcus Rashford, Roony Bardghji, and Robert Lewandowski, who impressed against Vissel Kobe, should feature again.
Youngsters like Dro, Guille Fernandez, and Toni Fernandez may also get cameo appearances late in the game.
This match presents Flick with an opportunity to experiment with formations and player chemistry while building momentum.
With FC Seoul in strong form, Barcelona’s depth and adaptability will be tested, setting the stage for a compelling pre-season showdown.
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