De Jong, Roony start in a 4-2-3-1 – How Barcelona can line up against Getafe

FC Barcelona have a golden alternative to take an enormous step in the direction of retaining their La Liga crown once they face Getafe later at present at Coliseum Alfonso Perez.

With Actual Madrid dropping factors in opposition to Actual Betis on Friday night time, Barça can now stretch their lead on the prime of the desk to 11 factors with a win, just about getting one hand on the trophy.

The Blaugrana come into the sport on the again of a 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo, which got here at some price as Lamine Yamal suffered a season-ending damage, whereas Eric Garcia received suspended after his fifth yellow card of the season.

So, it does make issues difficult for Hansi Flick & co., who’re nonetheless with out Raphinha and Marc Bernal. Much more so when one considers the truth that Barcelona haven’t crushed Getafe away from house since 2019.

Nonetheless, the league leaders can draw confidence from their 3-0 victory over Jose Bordalas’ facet earlier within the season and push for a repeat efficiency at present at Coliseum Alfonso Perez.

Flick has some main choice choices to make, contemplating the likes of Lamine and Eric are unavailable. With that in thoughts, right here’s how Barcelona may take the sphere in opposition to Getafe later at present.

Defence

Joan Garcia has loved a superb debut marketing campaign at Barcelona, and with every passing recreation, he’s edging nearer to the Zamora Trophy triumph. He’ll proceed guarding the objective for the guests.

Jules Kounde is predicted to proceed at right-back, however the Frenchman might want to tighten up his performances after a drop in his stage in comparison with final season.

On the left, we might even see a change with Alejandro Balde changing Joao Cancelo after the Portuguese defender picked up a knock within the final recreation, which didn’t end in a severe damage.

Pau Cubarsi, recent after being voted the La Liga U23 Participant of the Month for April, will proceed at centre-back, partnering up with Gerard Martin.

Midfield

Pedri is a everlasting fixture for Barcelona in the course of the park, and his high quality can be key in unlocking Getafe’s deep defensive block at Coliseum Alfonso Perez.

As for his accomplice in midfield, Flick had began Eric Garcia within the final two matches, who’s unavailable resulting from suspension.

With Marc Bernal nonetheless sidelined as effectively, it ought to pave the way in which for Frenkie de Jong to begin his first match in over two months, having gotten minutes below his belt within the final three video games since getting back from damage.

Fermin Lopez, who was used instead within the earlier recreation, ought to switch Dani Olmo within the No. 10 place for Barcelona.

Assault

Lamine Yamal’s absence creates a serious gap within the facet for Barcelona. His absence is sure to have an effect on the group, however in Roony Bardghji, the Catalans have one other younger, dynamic winger able to making issues occur from the proper flank.

The Swede has struggled for minutes in his debut season and is about to be given a serious alternative to show himself within the ultimate section of the season.

In the meantime, Gavi, on the again of continued spectacular performances in latest video games, ought to as soon as once more begin because the false left-winger for Barça within the continued absence of Raphinha.

Up prime, Ferran Torres is predicted to function from the get-go as soon as once more, having rediscovered his type after a tough section.