"With no Joan Garcia, Wojciech Szczesny continues to be the automatic pick between the sticks as far as Barcelona are concerned. There will likely be a change in the defensive line, though, with Ronald Araujo getting a look-in after his heroics against Girona over the weekend. The Uruguayan should partner Pau Cubarsi at the heart of the defence. Meanwhile, Eric Garcia, who has been one of Barça's most consistent performers this season, should move to the right-back position."
"Having succumbed to a 2-1 defeat to PSG in their previous outing in the competition, Barça are aware they need to avoid any more slip-ups in order to ensure a top-eight finish in the league standings and secure a direct qualification to the knockouts. Injuries, though, pose a concern for Barcelona as Hansi Flick will be without several key players. After all, Robert Lewandowski, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, Ferran Torres, Joan Garcia, Gavi, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are all unavailable."
Barcelona host Olympiacos at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys needing a response after a 2-1 defeat to PSG. The club must avoid further slip-ups to secure a top-eight league finish and a direct Champions League knockout qualification. Hansi Flick faces significant injury absences including Robert Lewandowski, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, Ferran Torres, Joan Garcia, Gavi, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Flick also keeps the upcoming El Clasico in mind while preparing the squad. Flick is likely to field his strongest available XI to try to seal an early result and then rest key players in the second half.
Read at Barca Universal
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