FC Barcelona visits the Vallecas stadium on this league day to face Rayo Vallecano, a complicated field since the locals have not yielded a single point so far this season. But Koeman’s team is forced to score after the defeat in the Classic.
This is the line-up that the Dutchman could start to take the three points and try to calm the storm in Can Barça.
In goal there is no doubt. Ter Stegen may not be at the high level he showed in previous seasons and his stops are no longer so decisive, but he is a fixed and sooner or later he will return to his best version.
The experiment is over. Dest started the Classic playing as a winger and ended up on the side and against Rayo he will start in his natural position in defense.
At the center of the rear will be Gerard Piqué, who at the moment is the fittest defender that Barcelona has, and he is also one of the few players who is showing leadership on the pitch.
With Ronald Araujo still out, Eric García will return to play alongside Piqué. The Spanish central defender makes one mistake per game and if he wants to keep his position in the eleven he will have to leave the mistakes behind. Otherwise, Araújo will make things difficult for him on his return.
Jordi Alba has already played the Classic and it seems that his annoyances have not increased, so he is available to go to Vallecas and will be the left-handed side since he does not have a clear relief.
Another irreplaceable is Sergio Busquets. The midfielder still does not give his best version, even when he goes with the national team he shows a better level, but even so he will play from the beginning since there is no other for his position. He is the second player in the squad with the most minutes in the league.
Frenkie de Jong was injured in the Classical, he suffers an elongation in the femoral biceps, and his position will be occupied by Sergi Roberto. The Spanish has started in three league games, in which he has scored two goals, but must be more decisive in the game.
The young squad player has earned a place in the eleven but cannot be asked for more. Others have to be the ones to pull the cart. The fact that Gavi has established himself in the team is good news for Barcelona.
Ansu Fati finished the Classical with discomfort and it is a doubt for this match due to a contusion on the knee. If the Spanish winger cannot play, his position in the eleven will be occupied by Coutinho. The Brazilian had good minutes in the Clásico although he soon fell apart.
The one Agüero has played two moments with Barça, has scored a goal and has already put the fans in his pocket. Today he could play his first game as a starter. Barcelona needs their goals urgently.
Memphis Depay is being Ronald Koeman’s henchman, he is the player who has played the most minutes with Barcelona in this league. His performance has been falling from the first days until now and he has to return to his best version.
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