Barcelona team news against tottenham
Here's the latest team news for Barcelona ahead of their Champions League match against Tottenham Hotspur:
Injuries:
- Ousmane Dembélé (knee) is out for several weeks, but there is a possibility he could return for the second leg.
- Samuel Umtiti (knee) is still recovering from a long-term injury and is unlikely to feature.
- Rafinha (knee) is also out with a long-term injury.
- Luis Suárez (groin) is a doubt for the match, but Ernesto Valverde has said he will travel with the team to London.
- Jordi Alba (hamstring) is a doubt, but is expected to play.
Suspensions:
- No Barcelona players are suspended for the match.
Probable Starting Lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Marc-André ter Stegen
- Defenders: Nelson Semedo, Gerard Piqué, Clément Lenglet, Jordi Alba
- Midfielders: Sergio Busquets, Ivan Rakitic, Arthur Melo
- Forwards: Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez (if fit), Antoine Griezmann
Tactics:
- Barcelona are likely to start with a 4-3-3 formation, with Messi and Suárez (if fit) leading the attack.
- The midfield trio of Busquets, Rakitic, and Arthur will provide support to the attack and help control the tempo of the game.
- The defense will be led by Piqué and Lenglet, with Semedo and Alba providing width from full-back.
Tottenham Team News:
- Harry Kane (hamstring) is out for several weeks, but there is a possibility he could return for the second leg.
- Toby Alderweireld (hamstring) is a doubt for the match, but is expected to play.
- Jan Vertonghen (ankle) is a doubt, but is expected to play.
- Moussa Sissoko (knee) is out for several weeks.
Probable Starting Lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Hugo Lloris
- Defenders: Toby Alderweireld, Davinson Sánchez, Jan Vertonghen, Danny Rose
- Midfielders: Christian Eriksen, Dele Alli, Moussa Démbele
- Forwards: Son Heung-Min, Lucas Moura, Fernando Llorente
Tactics:
- Tottenham are likely to start with a 4-3-3 formation, with Son and Lucas leading the attack.
- The midfield trio of Eriksen, Alli, and Démbele will provide support to the attack and help control the tempo of the game.
- The defense will be led by Alderweireld and Sánchez, with Rose and Vertonghen providing width from full-back.
Please note that team news can change up until the kick-off, so this information is subject to change.