Barcelona might be seeking to capitalise on Actual Madrid and Atletico Madrid’s mishaps as they tackle Valencia on the Mestalla this afternoon.
The membership are approaching the again of three consecutive wins in La Liga, the place the assault was strong, led by the plaudits of Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, amongst others.
Nonetheless, there are lots of query marks over Yamal’s participation after the attacker picked up a knock heading into this recreation.
Yamal is a giant doubt
In accordance with Mundo Deportivo, Lamine Yamal is a significant doubt forward of Barcelona’s recreation in opposition to Valencia this afternoon.
The ahead notably missed training yesterday and needed to prepare individually after selecting up a knock.
Though the participant did journey with the crew to Valencia and is a part of the matchday squad as properly, his place within the beginning eleven is just not assured.
Coach Hansi Flick is unlikely to take any dangers right here both, because the German might be conserving one eye on the Wednesday conflict in opposition to Feyenoord within the Champions League.
Who will Yamal make approach for?
If Yamal’s knock retains him out of the beginning eleven this afternoon, it might pave the best way for different stars to get a glance in.
Karim Adeyemi appears to be like best-placed to interchange Yamal within the frontline, doubtlessly beginning alongside Raphinha and Anthony Gordon.
Flick additionally has the choice of beginning Fermin Lopez, although Adeyemi might be a extra pure substitute because of the velocity the German presents to the desk.
One other curious possibility might be Gabriel Jesus. The Brazilian worldwide can function as a quantity 9, which in flip, would enable Raphinha to occupy the appropriate wing spot.
That stated, it’s unlikely that Gabriel will rushed into motion and given a begin. He’s, nonetheless, anticipated to get his first minutes for Barcelona in opposition to Valencia this afternoon whereas the opposite new signing, Rodri, might be pushing for his first begin for Barcelona.
