Barcelona announce squad for the 2nd leg against Manchester United

Barca vs Manchester United

Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernández has called up 20 players for FC Barcelona’s upcoming Uefa Europa League match against Manchester United. The Catalan club will miss the services of their young and promising duo of Pedri and Gavi, and inform winger Ousmane Dembélé against the resurgent Manchester United side.

However, veteran midfielder and club captain Sergio Busquets will be available for selection and is expected to start the match following his return after recovering from his ankle injury.

Barcelona vs Manchester United: Match Details

Date: Thursday, 23rd February 2023

Time: 09:00 pm Central European Time

Venue: Old Trafford ( England )

Competition: UEFA Europa League

Round: Europa League Play-offs

Referee: Clement Turpin ( French )

Barcelona vs Manchester United: Expected Line-up

This is how FC Barcelona are expected to line up in their Uefa Europa League clash against Manchester United.

Goalkeeper: Marc Andre Ter Stegen

Defenders: Alejandro Balde, Andreas Christensen, Ronald Araujo, Jules Kounde

Midfielders: Franck Kessie, Sergio Busquets, Frenkie De Jong, Sergi Roberto

Forwards: Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha

Barcelona vs Manchester United: Official Squad List

Goalkeepers:

  • 1: Marc-André ter Stegen
  • 2: Iñaki Peña
  • 3: Arnau Tenas

Defenders:

  • 1: Ronald Araujo
  • 2: Jules Kounde
  • 3: Andreas Christensen
  • 4: Alejandro Balde
  • 5: Jordi Alba
  • 6: Sergi Roberto
  • 7: Marcos Alonso
  • 8: Eric García

Midfielders:

  • 1: Sergio Busquets
  • 2: Frenkie De Jong
  • 3: Franck Kessie
  • 4: Pablo Torre
  • 5: Marc Casadó

Forwards:

  • 1: Robert Lewandowski
  • 2: Raphinha
  • 3: Ansu Fati
  • 4: Ferran Torres
  • 5: Angel Alarcon

Rested:

  • None

Injured:

  • Ousmane Dembele
  • Pedri

Suspended:

  • Gavi

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