Frenkie de Jong and Sergi Roberto are currently the only two remaining fitness concerns at FC Barcelona. Xavi Hernandez's squad has gotten a lot of players back from injury in recent weeks, ahead of their original timetables, including stars like Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde and Raphinha. However, Sunday's La Liga clash vs. Alaves will come too soon for De Jong and … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Alaves: De Jong, Roberto, Gavi
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FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Shakhtar Donetsk (UEFA Champions League)
Xavi Hernandez shifted from a 4-3-3 to 3-4-1-2 formation for his side's 1-0 win at Real Sociedad yesterday. FC Barcelona got a very late goal, i.e. near the death in added time, from defender Ronald Araujo, to get the league win on the road. We are predicting that Xavi stays with the formation switch at Shakhtar Donetsk when Barcelona shift gears from the La Liga to the UEFA … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Shakhtar Donetsk (UEFA Champions League)
Barcelona at Shakhtar Team News: De Jong, Roberto, Konoplia
Frenkie de Jong and Sergi Roberto are the only two injury concerns for FC Barcelona right now, and that has to be a relief for manager Xavi Hernandez. He's certainly had to deal with a rash of injuries this season, and that includes a handful of his star players. So getting back to full fitness is a welcome development. With De Jong, he's returned to training now, having … [Read more...] about Barcelona at Shakhtar Team News: De Jong, Roberto, Konoplia
De Jong, Lewandowski, Pedri and Kounde Return to Training
On the eve of this season's first El Clasico, FC Barcelona got a massive and very surprising fitness boost. Frenkie de Jong, Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde and Pedri all returned to training. Whether or not they feature tomorrow afternoon, and if so in what capacity, remains to be seen. Barca boss Xavi was pleasantly surprised to have the stellar quartet back in the mix, … [Read more...] about De Jong, Lewandowski, Pedri and Kounde Return to Training
FC Barcelona vs Sevilla Team News: De Jong, Pedri, Torres, Diaz
The big news in Barcaland this week is the ankle injury suffered by midfield maestro Frenkie de Jong. The Dutchman and Manchester United transfer target is set for six weeks on the sidelines, leaving Xavi with a big hole to fill in the middle of the park. The good news is that there are not any other fitness concerns at this time. Ronald Araujo has returned to full fitness, … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs Sevilla Team News: De Jong, Pedri, Torres, Diaz
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Villarreal
Barcelona may not have started the season in the exact manner in which they would like, but their next opponent is probably ideal for them. While Villarreal are a tough out, and certainly no pushover, the Catalan Club simply has their number as of late. Barca didn't just sweep them last season, they are unblemished in the last five meetings with the Yellow Submarine. Can … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Villarreal
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (El Clasico Friendly)
Before the summer ends, Kylian Mbappe will probably get his desired move to Real Madrid. Or at least it seems like he will, but it's a shame he won't be there for the El Clasico friendly in Arlington, Texas Saturday night. One player who has signed already this summer with a club in this greatest of rivalries this summer is Ilkay Gundogan. The Manchester City turned FC … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (El Clasico Friendly)