The French central defender will start in his first official match with Barça after several weeks of concern over problems with his registration
Balde’s extraordinary match in San Sebastián, on the other hand, has relegated the L’Hospitalet footballer to the bench
The Barca will seek the first victory of the season at the Spotify Camp Nou with a renewed and young defensive line. Jules Koundé, finally registered, is the main novelty of a rearguard without Jordi Alba. Balde’s extraordinary game in San Sebastian has relegated the L’Hospitalet footballer to the bench, and he will have to improve his performance if he wants to continue being important. Araujo and Eric Garcia complete the behind ‘bearless’ that will try to frustrate all the attempts of danger of Valladolid.
Xavi, on the other hand, is very clear about the backbone of his Barça. Ter Stegen, Ronald Araujo, Pedri Y Robert Lewandowski, who did not play any minute of the friendly against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City to raise funds for the fight against ALS, are indisputable. Sergio Busquets returns to the starting lineup in midfield after serving a penalty at Anoeta. The captain is the only ‘sacred cow’ that will be in the game. And it seems that it will continue to be so if things do not change much. Gavi will be the third member of the core.
Up front, Dembélé and Raphinha will accompany ‘Lewy’. The French and the Brazilian will be in charge of trying to unbalance and create opportunities. Ansu Fati, Ferran Torres, Aubameyang and Memphis Depay will have the role of shock players this afternoon. Xavi already warned, regarding the jewel of the Masia, that “We will go with lead feet & rdquor; to prevent relapse with injuries. Any precaution is little. Against Real Sociedad, the attacker recalled that he could be a transcendental footballer for the present and the future of Barça.
This is Barça’s line-up against Valladolid: Ter Stegen; Araujo, Koundé, Eric, Balde; Busquets, Gavi, Pedri; Rapinha, Lewandowski, Dembele.