"Frenkie de Jong has been ruled for five to six weeks with a hamstring injury picked up in training, and Gerard Martín is also unavailable on Saturday due to suspension. Gavi (knee) is back in training but still awaiting his clearance, while Andreas Christensen (knee) remains sidelined with a long-term injury."
"Hansi Flick has called up the following 21 players for Saturday's clash: Goalkeepers: Joan Garcia, Wojciech Szczesny, Eder Aller; Defenders: João Cancelo, Alejandro Balde, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsí, Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia; Midfielders: Pedri, Fermín López, Marc Casadó, Dani Olmo, Marc Bernal, Tommy Marqués; Forwards: Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Marcus Rashford, Roony Bardghji."
Barcelona prepares for a crucial La Liga home match against Villarreal at Camp Nou on Saturday. Manager Hansi Flick has selected 21 players for the fixture. The squad includes three goalkeepers, six defenders, six midfielders, and six forwards. Key absences include Frenkie de Jong, sidelined for five to six weeks with a hamstring injury sustained in training, and Gerard Martín, unavailable due to suspension. Gavi remains unavailable pending medical clearance after knee issues, while Andreas Christensen continues recovery from a long-term knee injury. The predicted starting lineup employs a 4-2-3-1 formation with Joan in goal, supported by Kounde, Cubarsí, Eric, and Cancelo in defense.
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