This Wednesday, the Barcelona released the list of those related, with embezzlements, for the confrontation against Manchester Unitedby the knockout Europa League. For this match, coach Xaxi will not be able to count on the pair of midfielders Gavi, suspended for a third yellow card, and Pedri, with a muscle injury.
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In addition to the duo, the Catalan club will also have to deal with the absence of French striker Dembele, who is also recovering from injury. Although they are important embezzlements, it was already expected that these players would not reinforce the team in search of a place in the round of 16. The only surprise on the list was striker Ángel Alarcón, concentrated this week with the Spain under-19 team.
Regarding the first leg, Xavi is reinforced by Sergio Busquets. The defensive midfielder had already been listed for the match last Sunday, in the victory against Cádiz, but he never entered the field.
At home, at Camp Nou, Barcelona were only tied against Manchester United in the Europa League. Thus, they need a victory to qualify in regular time. If the tie remains, the game will go to extra time and then penalties. For the return game, the ball will roll this Thursday, at 5 pm (Brasília time), at Old Trafford, in England.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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