Barcelona’s Pre-Season tour in the USA continues as the team faces Juventus. Note that Barcelona won its opening games against Inter Miami and Real Madrid convincingly, and most importantly, the new signings have been impressive so far....CONTINUE READING
Note that fans have been reacting to Paul Pogba’s absence from the team due to an injury, but a look at the starting lineups of both managers shows that changes were made from their last games. However, this article will focus on three changes Xavi Hernandez made from his last victory against Real Madrid. Take a look!
1. Aubameyang And Ousmane Dembele Returned To The Lineup.
Note that Xavi has decided to bench Raphinha and Ansu Fati, who started the game against Real Madrid. The attacking trio for the game against Juventus is Aubameyang, Lewandowski, and Ousmane Dembele. Recall that these attacking options know each other from Dortmund days.
2. Nico Gonzalez and Franck Kessie replaced Pedri and Gavi.
Note that Nico and Kessie have been handed a place in the starting lineup while Pedri was missing from the match squad.
3. Lastly, Ronald Araujo Was Replaced By Sergio Roberto.
Recall that Ronald Araujo was solid against Real Madrid, but the Uruguayan was dropped from the starting lineup. Just like Pedri, Araujo was missing from the Match squad. However, note that the defense would be led by Roberto, Alba, Garcia, and Christensen.