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
Newcastle United vs AC Milan Starting XI Predictions (UCL)
Newcastle United and AC Milan will do battle on Wednesday night in a match-up of two sides hoping to snag that second knockout round qualification spot out of the infamous Group of Death. UEFA Champions League Group F sees table topping Borussia Dortmund set to go through, with their opposition on Wednesday night, Paris Saint-Germain, sitting second at seven points. So … [Read more...] about Newcastle United vs AC Milan Starting XI Predictions (UCL)
Newcastle vs AC Milan Team News: Botman, Targett, Kjaer, Thiaw
In the Group of Death, the objective is simple- survive and advance. If Newcastle United are going to do so, it will be in spite of a massive injury crisis, one that doesn't appear to be easing any time soon. Sven Botman is drawing closer to a return for Toon, but it likely won't be in time to face AC Milan on Wednesday night. Other than that, it doesn't seem like anyone … [Read more...] about Newcastle vs AC Milan Team News: Botman, Targett, Kjaer, Thiaw
Newcastle United at Paris-Saint Germain Starting XI Predictions
When Newcastle United beat Paris Saint-Germain in their UEFA Champions League group stage clash earlier this season, it was easily one of the more exciting moments in recent club history. What a special night at St. James Park that truly was (as they won 4-1 on Oct. 4), but the mood is much lower heading into the reverse fixture now. That's because Newcastle sit bottom in … [Read more...] about Newcastle United at Paris-Saint Germain Starting XI Predictions
Newcastle at PSG Team News: Botman, Burn, Anderson, Zaire-Emery
Newcastle United may be injury-riddled right now, but they are still feeling fine, as they head into a continental crunch clash in the city if light on Tuesday night. Newcastle will be without the services of several players, including Sven Botman, Dan Burn, Elliot Anderson and many more. However, they absolutely crushed Chelsea yesterday, and that's got to have team spirit … [Read more...] about Newcastle at PSG Team News: Botman, Burn, Anderson, Zaire-Emery