Flick selects 22-man Barcelona squad for Galatasaray trip
Barcelona named a 22-player squad for their Champions League away game against Galatasaray. Raphinha missed the trip with a minor muscle issue, while Andreas Christensen and Roony Bardghji were also unavailable through injury. Frenkie de Jong has returned to training but still needs medical clearance.
Barcelona will visit Galatasaray in the Champions League with 22 players selected by Hansi Flick. The squad has three goalkeepers, seven defenders, seven midfielders and five forwards. Raphinha, the captain and top scorer, misses out with a slight muscle problem. Andreas Christensen and Roony Bardghji are also injured, with quad and knee issues. Frenkie de Jong has returned to training after a knee problem but awaits doctors' approval.
The Tuesday match starts at 9pm CET in Barcelona, 8pm BST/WAT in the UK and Nigeria, 3pm ET and noon PT in the USA, and 12.30am IST Wednesday in India. A predicted 4-3-3 includes Joan; Kounde, Cubarsí, Eric, Cancelo; Fermín, Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, Jesus, Gordon.
Barcelona's trip to Galatasaray may draw global attention from soccer fans, especially in Spain, Turkey and other markets where the Champions League is followed.