Xavi Mulls Squad Rotation for Barcelona in Crucial Champions League Clash

Xavi is contemplating making significant changes to his lineup and providing an opportunity for some fringe players during the upcoming Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday, according to SPORT reports.

Barcelona’s squad may not be exceptionally large, limiting Xavi’s ability to make wholesale changes. Nevertheless, in the attacking department, he could rest players like Joao Felix, who has endured a nine-game goalless streak.

In midfield, Oriol Romeu might make a return to the field to silence his critics. The 32-year-old midfielder had been omitted from the squad in recent matches due to a series of underwhelming performances.

Defenders Marcos Alonso and Andreas Christensen are also eager for a chance to contribute to Barca’s defense.

Here’s a possible rotated lineup that Xavi could deploy on Tuesday: