Not sure what Hansi Flick was doing by placing Marc Casadó up top, in a central forward role replacing Robert Lewandowski yesterday, but hey, he needs to try something. In the 4-2 La Liga loss to Osasuna, a whole lot went wrong. Now he needs to switch things up, at least a bit, when Young Boys come to Catalonia for a mid-week UEFA Champions League clash. Speaking of that … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Young Boys (Champions League)
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Barcelona Team News vs Young Boys: De Jong, Olmo, Lopez, Gavi
The injury crisis has finally caught up to FC Barcelona. Yesterday, we saw the Blaugranes suffer their first La Liga loss of the season, 4-2 to Osasuna. While the absence of Marc-Andre ter Stegen was certainly on display, the problems extended far beyond his replacement, Inaki Pena. The good news is that four of their injured players: Frenkie de Jong, Dani Olmo, Fermin Lopez … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Young Boys: De Jong, Olmo, Lopez, Gavi
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Osasuna
Thus far, the injury crisis at FC Barcelona has not truly caught up to them. They are still top of the table, and unblemished in the league. Will they stay perfect when they visit Osasuna on Saturday? The latest addition to the treatment room is nothing short of calamitous- first choice goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. He is now done for the season. How will the Blaugranes … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Osasuna
FC Barcelona Team News at Osasuna: Ter Stegen, Kochen, Gavi, De Jong
The news regarding starting goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen has been released, and unfortunately, it is indeed the worst case scenario. Having suffered a full tear of the patellar tendon (an injury that many would say is even worse than an anterior cruciate ligament tear), he is done for the remainder of the season. That means Inaki Pena is now the first choice … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Osasuna: Ter Stegen, Kochen, Gavi, De Jong
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Getafe
FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick did some squad rotation on the weekend, as the La Liga fixtures keep coming thick and fast. Another clash, this time a visit from Getafe, will be here before you know it. Critics of the fixture congestion/overloading of the schedule/the toll that it's taking/will take on players have plenty of material to work with. Ferran Torres, Marc … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Getafe
FC Barcelona Team News vs Getafe: Ter Stegen, De Jong, Gavi
Whoa boy! Another serious, long-term injury is the last thing that that FC Barcelona need right now. However, it happened again, this time to goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who suffered a ruptured patellar tendon. Ter Stegen has undergone surgery to repair it, and you know how it goes- a long road to recovery is ahead. While Ter Stegen is on the sidelines for awhile, … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Getafe: Ter Stegen, De Jong, Gavi
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Villarreal
The first loss of the Hansi Flick era has been suffered, so now, how will the Blaugranes respond? Having been beaten at Monaco, in continental competition, now the Catalan club must rebound in the league. They have a lot more talent and depth than Villarreal, of course, but diving down to the Yellow Submarine is never as easy proposition. Especially now, given that Flick as … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Villarreal
FC Barcelona Team News at Villarreal: De Jong, Olmo, Gavi, Torres
FC Barcelona have suffered their first loss of the young season, falling 2-1 at AS Monaco in the UEFA Champions League group stage. However, they need to have a short memory, as there is a fast turnaround, with a trip to Villarreal coming on Sunday. Midfielder Frenkie de Jong is coming close to a return, as he's nearing the final stages of recovery from his ankle … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Villarreal: De Jong, Olmo, Gavi, Torres
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at AS Monaco
With five wins from five matches, the Hansi Flick era of FC Barcelona football is off to a rip roaring start. The Blaugranes are leading the way, domestically in Spain, but now they travel to AS Monaco to begin continental competition. Barcelona will play at one of the most scenic venues in all of sport, Stade Louis II, which is located adjacent to the Sea. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at AS Monaco
FC Barcelona Team News at AS Monaco: Olmo, Fati, Gavi, Lopez
FC Barcelona remain perfect on the young season, and they sit top of the La Liga table with a nice four point lead. It's a remarkable start for the Catalan Club, considering all the injury problems they have, with Dani Olmo now the latest concern. The splash summer signing suffered a thigh injury in yesterday's Catalonia derby, and now finds himself on the shelf until after … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at AS Monaco: Olmo, Fati, Gavi, Lopez