Barcelona’s revolution below Xavi has suffered a bump within the highway over the past week after two straight defeats.
Final Thursday, the Blaugrana had been shocked by a 3-2 residence loss towards Eintracht Frankfurt within the Europa League that noticed them eradicated from the competitors on the quarter-final stage.
Then, this previous weekend, they suffered a 1-0 defeat, once more at Camp Nou, by the hands of lowly Cadiz, who really climbed out of the relegation zone with the victory.
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In opposition to Cadiz, the untested central defensive pairing of Eric Garcia and Clement Lenglet needed to be deployed. Barca’s defence as a complete was terrible and Cadiz in all probability ought to have scored extra.
Nevertheless, Xavi will likely be boosted by the return of Ronald Araujo from damage, whereas Gerard Pique could possibly be in competition to return after a groin concern.
Dani Alves will possible be restored to the beginning XI at right-back instead of Sergino Dest, with Jordi Alba persevering with at left-back.
With Pedri set to overlook the remainder of the season resulting from a hamstring drawback, the midfield three of Sergio Busquets, Frenkie de Jong and Gavi picks itself in the mean time.
Xavi will possible make some alterations within the ultimate third, although, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang changing Memphis Depay within the centre-forward place.
Ferran Torres and Ousmane Dembele did not get pleasure from nice video games towards Cadiz, however will in all probability retain their spots.
We may see the return of Ansu Fati after a protracted spell out injured, however it will likely be from the bench.
Predicted Barcelona XI v Cadiz