Barcelona Aims for Continuity Against Granada with Boosted Squad
After a ‘clean’ week, FC Barcelona faces Granada this Sunday at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys with the objective, beyond three points, of building on the positive vibes from the triumph against Alavés last weekend. While the team didn’t shine in Mendizorroza, they displayed a competitive and somewhat promising version for the future.
On Saturday, Xavi Hernández’s squad completed the final training session for the encounter with a Granada side positioned in the relegation zone. Following the training, the coach didn’t reveal the squad for the match. However, as he mentioned in the press conference, Ter Stegen and Raphinha, with medical clearance, will be available for the LaLiga EA Sports 2023/24 24th matchday.
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Notably, Vitor Roque is absent due to suspension, despite Barcelona’s unsuccessful attempt to have the unjust second yellow card he received against Alavés overturned by the Appeals Committee. Gavi, Alejandro Balde, Marcos Alonso, Joao Félix, Sergi Roberto, and Ferran Torres will miss the game due to injuries. The Barcelona infirmary is gradually clearing, but there are still several key players yet to recover.
Oriol Romeu, nursing discomfort for several weeks, will also be rested against Granada. The expectation is that he will return in better physical condition for the visit to Celta de Vigo, scheduled for the following Saturday, February 17 (18:30).
Barcelona’s Squad to Face Granada: Ter Stegen, Cancelo, Araujo, Iñigo Martínez, Pedri, Lewandowski, Raphinha, Iñaki Peña, Christensen, Fermín, De Jong, Gündogan, Koundé, Lamine Yamal, Casadó, Kochemn, Cubarsí, Pau Víctor, Marc Guiu, and Héctor Fort.
