Just a few hours until the official season starts for FC Barcelona (9:30 pm, Coliseum Alfondo Pérez), Xavi Hernández did not give any clue about the possible 11 he will start against José Bordalás’ Getafe. Barça, who finally signed up most of the players on Saturday, come into the game with a positive preseason background.
The team received three wins and one loss Xavi Hernandez and in all games he came out with a different line-up. More than the players who are clearly going to be starters Lewandowski, Pedri, Ter Stegen or Araujo, there are some doubts about the ‘eleven’ to be removed Xavi tonight.
1
Koundé or Araujo
The doubting side
The Uruguayan was the full-back in the preseason and the Frenchman did not want to fulfill that mission. We will see who the starting side is, after talks between the man from Egar and the former Sevilla player at the end of last season.
2
Christensen, Gundogan and Araujo
The players touch
Despite the fact that Xavi has ensured that the entire squad is at 100% with the exception of Iñigo Martínez, the man from Egar can be wary of the players who have been in the preseason.
3
Training doubts
Four midfielders or three forwards
Despite the fact that Xavi has ensured that he plays with two bands, it remains to be seen whether he will appear with four midfielders or three forwards. While in the USA he always played with three wingers, at Gamper he returned to a formation with four midfielders.
4
Gundogan and Romeu headlines?
Competition in the midfield
Depending on the formation, Xavi may replace one or two of the following players: Pedri, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Romeu and Gündogan. We will see who Xavi feels
5
Eric, Ferran and Ansu
Good preseasons were rewarded
Eric, Ferran and Ansu are some of the most popular players on the American tour and in Gamper. While the defender perfectly replaced Christensen, Ferran finished as the top scorer and Ansu seems to be regaining his pre-injury sensations. Will it be a starter today?
Source: La Verdad
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