FC Barcelona is in the best moment of the season, both in terms of play and results. The culés have returned to Champions positions, and they still believe that they can approach Real Madrid, if the whites have a puncture. The next match for Xavi’s men is against Elche, at the franjiverdes’ field.
For the game against Elche, the most sensitive loss is Ansu Fati, who is still recovering from his injury. Neither will Wagué, Sergi Roberto, Umtiti and Baldé, players who a priori are not starters, so the team would not be resentful.
In a week in which the Catalans have not had a match on Thursday in the Europa League, we should not expect many rotations in the team and therefore, we would see the 11 type of Xavi, although the Catalan coach could have some doubts, especially in the midfield and in attack.
The goal would be occupied by Ter Stegen, and the defensive line by Dani Alves, Piqué, Araujo and Jordi Alba. However, in midfield there are 5 great players that Xavi must give minutes to keep them activated. A priori, the three starters right now are Busquets, Pedri and Gavi, but we could see De Jong or Nico occupying any position in the field.
Above Aubameyang seems to be fixed, as well as Ferran Torres, so the question would be whether to use Adama or Dembélé as starters, as both are performing at a high level. This is the eleven that we believe Xavi will finally use:
Ter Stegen; Daniel Alves, Pique, Araújo, Jordi Alba; Busquets, Pedri, Gavi; DembeleFerran Torres, Aubameyang.
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