FC Barcelona gear up for a crucial La Liga showdown against Sevilla at the Sánchez Pizjuán, aiming to reclaim the top spot.
Manager Hansi Flick is forced to adapt with several notable absences, but the squad still boasts significant depth.
Hansi Flick will not have key players Marc-André ter Stegen, Gavi, Fermín López, Joan Garcia, Raphinha, and Lamine Yamal due to a range of injuries, meaning he must field a lineup reflecting both experience and recent form, as per Mundo Deportivo.
In goal, Wojciech Szczęsny remains the reliable deputy for the unavailable Ter Stegen and Garcia.
The back four is likely to feature Jules Koundé at right back, Ronald Araújo and Pau Cubarsí as central defenders, and Alejandro Balde at left back, who is back to full fitness after overcoming a hamstring issue.
Midfield composition is expected to see Frenkie de Jong and Pedri as the preferred pairing, providing balance with creativity, control, and energy.
Dani Olmo should operate as the central attacking midfielder, pivotal for progression and link-up play.
Ferran Torres, Barcelona’s leading scorer this season, is projected on the left wing, while Marcus Rashford is another strong candidate to start out wide, favored to utilize his pace and directness.
With Lamine Yamal sidelined, Roony Bardghji could see minutes on the right, though there’s also talk of flicking Torres to the right and Rashford left.
Robert Lewandowski returns to lead the line after scoring four goals in the last four LaLiga matches, bringing decisive finishing up front.
Flick may consider limited rotation due to fatigue after the PSG match, but these XI are expected to be first choices.
As Barcelona face Sevilla under pressure, their chosen lineup will be key to securing a vital win and setting the stage for a strong return after the international break.
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