How will Barcelona line up against Napoli in the Europa League? | Midfield

 

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Barça’s midfield was a real strength against both Napoli and Valencia despite two different combinations from Xavi, which shows just how deep that area of the squad is right now. Sergio Busquets had a very good game against Valencia and after being rested last Thursday will and should keep his place for this one.

Pedri was sensational off the bench on Sunday and walks right back into the starting XI for this one, and Frenkie De Jong also cannot be dropped at the moment. That seems to be the current go-to midfield trio for games of this caliber in Xavi’s mind, but it’s also hard to leave out Gavi. Perhaps Xavi decides to revisit Gavi on the left wing, hoping for more control of possession and more spaces for Alba to attack on that flank.