Barcelona return from the worldwide break trying to additional strengthen their grip on the La Liga title race after they go to Elche on Saturday evening.
Xavi’s facet downed Clasico rivals Actual Madrid earlier than the break to take a 12-point lead in Spain’s prime flight and that lead isnt anticipated to shrink this weekend.
Barça have a dominant report over Elche, their opponents this weekend who sit twentieth and look destined for relegation.
Here is the facet the Catalan giants might deploy in Alicante.
GK: Marc-Andre ter Stegen – Barcelona are on the cusp of breaking a European defence report that has stood for 54 years and goalkeeper Ter Stegen has been essential to that resolve on the again.
RB: Sergi Roberto – Harm issues in central defence might imply Roberto has to fill a niche at right-back.
CB: Jules Kounde – Has been an everyday function at right-back however with Ronald Araujo anticipated to overlook out and Andreas Christensen positively absent, France worldwide Kounde could also be shuffled infield.
CB: Marcos Alonso – Marcos Alonso performs centre-back for Barcelona today. He is scored three objectives whereas taking part in there this season, too.
LB: Alejandro Balde – Has nailed down Barça’s left-back spot this season and has managed assists in his final two video games at membership and worldwide degree.
CM: Franck Kessie – A 92nd-minute winner towards Actual Madrid was pretty much as good a means for Kessie to open his La Liga account and endear himself to Barça followers. A knock to Frenkie de Jong may see the Ivorian begin right here.
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CM: Sergio Busquets – Nonetheless appears to be like as languid as ever however continues to be a extremely influential member of Barça’s midfield.
CM: Gavi – Has featured on the left wing extra just lately however accidents to De Jong and Pedri might even see the younger Spain worldwide drop into midfield.
RW: Ferran Torres – With Ousmane Dembele injured and Raphinha suspended, it is a likelihood for Torres to make a case for a extra common beginning spot.
ST: Robert Lewandowski – Does not have his regular colleagues in assault, so a bit extra duty could also be positioned on Lewandowski in Barça’s build-up play right here.
LW: Ansu Fati – Is in the same boat to Torres. His dad went on a livid rant over Ansu’s lack of sport time as rumours over his future at Camp Nou proceed to swirl.
