Rodri starts as Barcelona name squad for Valencia La Liga clash
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has announced his starting lineup to face Valencia in La Liga, with Jesus and Livakovic included for the first time.
Key Takeaways
AIBarcelona head coach Hansi Flick has revealed the starting lineup for Sunday’s La Liga match against Valencia at the Mestalla Stadium.
Barcelona are aiming to continue their perfect start to the new season, having won all three of their previous matches, which boosts team morale ahead of the game.
For the first time, Gabriel Jesus and goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic have been included in the squad after being officially registered before the match.
In midfield, Rodri’s inclusion in the starting eleven provides a significant boost, while Lamine Yamal also features after recent doubts about his fitness.
Egyptian forward Hamza Abdel Karim starts on the bench after making a brief appearance in the previous round and will be hoping for another opportunity during the match.
Barcelona starting lineup against Valencia
Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia
Defenders: Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Xavi Espart
Midfielders: Rodri, Pedri, Fermin Lopez
Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Anthony Gordon, Raphinha