FC Barcelona will make some lineup changes against Sevilla at the Montjuic Stadium on Friday in La Liga.The week began with head coach Xavi Hernandez promising rotations before Tuesday’s dismal 2-2 away loss at Mallorca, and he delivered.
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Goalkeeper Ter Stegen has allowed four goals in 180 minutes despite stopping 27 in all competitions last season. He wants his first shutout in three games.
Andreas Christensen, Alejandro Balde at left back, and Jules Kounde in the center will help him.
Joao Cancelo will run out on the right instead of Ronald Araujo, who played center defense against Mallorca.
After a disappointing night in Majorca, Oriol Romeu has been benched and is no longer the midfield leader.
Due to Frenkie de Jong‘s injury, Ilkay Gundogan will start, with Gavi in the center and Raphinha at number 10.
Joao Felix, a Portuguese football player, guards the left side, and Lamine Yamal, a young girl, guards the right. Xavi targets them both from above.
Robert Lewandowski alternates as the starting striker after Ferran Torres struggled last week.
Xavi expects a “rocky opponent” from Sevilla who is “physically strong” and knows how to play direct, vertical football under Jose Luis Mendilibar.
“We play at home and need the fans, and we need to get back to winning and playing well,” he said Thursday.
Barca can again lead La Liga with a win over Girona and Real Madrid, who will play late on Saturday and are also favorites for the title.
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