Dembele Set to Be Benched: Team News and Probable Lineups for Barcelona vs. AC Milan Match
Barcelona is currently in Las Vegas, gearing up to face AC Milan in a preseason friendly match. Both teams are expected to field competitive lineups, but there are a few notable team news updates and probable lineups to consider ahead of the game.
Team News: Barcelona:
- Ilkay Gundogan took a hard knock in El Clasico, but fortunately, he is not reported to have suffered any injuries.
- Andreas Christensen hobbled off in the first half of a previous game but also avoided any serious injuries.
- However, Inigo Martinez will be unavailable for the match as he is still recovering from a muscle problem.
- The biggest team news for Barcelona is the expected benching of Ousmane Dembele for the game. Dembele is currently in talks with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) over a new deal, and as negotiations continue, the club is opting to rest the winger for the friendly.
AC Milan:
- AC Milan will have to do without the services of Davide Calabria, who will miss the match due to injury.
Probable Lineups: Barcelona XI:
- Goalkeeper: Ter Stegen
- Defenders: Alonso, Garcia, Araujo, Dest
- Midfielders: Romeu, Frenkie, Gavi
- Forwards: Abde, Raphinha, Lewandowski
AC Milan XI:
- Goalkeeper: Maignan
- Defenders: Florenzi, Thiaw, Tomori, T Hernandez
- Midfielders: Loftus-Cheek, Krunic, Pobega
- Forwards: Leao, Giroud, Pulisic
The match promises to be an exciting encounter between two historic European clubs. Barcelona will be looking to fine-tune their squad ahead of the new season, while AC Milan aims to gain momentum and build on their preparations for the upcoming campaign.
Fans can expect to witness a display of skill and competitiveness from both sides, even with Dembele on the bench. As the teams take to the pitch in Las Vegas, football enthusiasts will eagerly anticipate the outcome of this preseason friendly match.
