Flick explains surprise Barcelona selections ahead of Alaves clash: ‘We have great confidence’
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7-second readSpeaking to Movistar, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has explained the surprise selections he has made in the lineup for the La Liga clash against Deportivo Alaves.
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Speaking to Movistar, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has explained the surprise selections he has made in the lineup for the La Liga clash against Deportivo Alaves.
With the team hampered by injuries, especially in the defensive line, the German manager has been forced to make some notable tweaks to the team.
As such, teenage midfielder Brian Farinas starts at right-back for Barcelona tonight, making his first official senior appearance, in the absence of Xavi Espart, Eric Garcia, and Jules Kounde.
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