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Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Saturday’s La Liga clash with Atlético de Madrid.
Barcelona will look to achieve three consecutive victories in all competitions when they continue their 2020-21 La Liga campaign away from Atletico Madrid Saturday night
The Catalan giants have struggled this season but beat Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League earlier this month before beating Real Betis 5-2 in the league before the international break.
Ronald KoemanHowever, the team has work to do in the top flight in Spain, as it is currently in eighth position in the table, about six points behind Atlético, third, before the clash.
Here, Sport mole look at how Barça could line up in the Wanda Metropolitano.
Outside: Sergio Busquets (knee), Ansu fati (knee), Ronald araujo (thigh)
Doubtful: Samuel Umtiti (knee), Philippe Coutinho (hamstring)
> Click here for the latest news on Barcelona’s injuries and suspensions ahead of this match
Barça will be without the services of Sergio Busquets, Ansu Fati and Ronald Araujo due to injury this weekend, while Samuel Umtiti remains a doubt due to ongoing knee problems.
However, Philippe Coutinho has improved his recovery from a hamstring problem during the international break, and the Brazilian could be involved from the bench on Saturday.
No big surprises are expected in the starting eleven, with the absence of Busquets opening the door to Miralem Pjanic to start together Frenkie de Jong in the central midfield.
Lionel messi He will also return to the side after starting on the bench against Betis last time, while Ousmane Dembélé, Pedri Y Antoine Griezmann He should also win positions on the team.
Trincao Y Sergino Dest They are among those pushing for positions in the XI, but Dembélé and Griezmann’s performances against Betis should see the pair retain their places, while Koeman is likely to seek experience in winger areas in the form of Sergi Roberto Y Jordi Alba.
> Click here to see how Atlético could line up for the contest
