FC Barcelona travels to Real Sociedad as Pedri makes a welcome return to the squad.
The 2023-24 La Liga season rolls on for Barcelona as the team heads to Real Sociedad in matchday 12, with the eye on a strong performance that could be boosted by the return of Robert Lewandowski.
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Pedri’s comeback to the squad
A day before kickoff, Barca confirmed Lewandowski would be back in contention, presenting the coach with several attacking options. Yet the standout headline is Pedri’s return. After an absence of 71 days, Pedri rejoined the squad list, although Frenkie de Jong remains unavailable due to a distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injury in his right ankle from the previous match. Pedri trained with the group at Ciutat Esportiva and has fully recovered from the rectus femoris issue in his right thigh that surfaced at the end of August. “His return has not been postponed. He is one hundred percent. I see him ready. It is great news for the team,” underscored the coach, who confirmed Pedri’s inclusion in the plans.
The team is expected to rely on Joao Cancelo to bolster the right flank, with Gundogan and Gavi potentially influential in midfield, while Lewandowski’s return is set to pair with Joao Felix, Ferran Torres, and Fermín López in the attacking setup.
Marc-André ter Stegen is slated to start in goal, with a defensive line featuring Cancelo, Araujo, Christensen, and Balde. The midfield trio is anticipated to comprise Gundogan, Oriol Romeu, and Gavi, while the front three would typically include Ferran Torres, Lewandowski, and Joao Felix.
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POSSIBLE ALIGNMENTS OF REAL SOCIEDAD VS. BARCELONA
Real Sociedad: Remiro; Traoré, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Aihen; Zubimendi, Merino, Kubo; Oyarzabal, Barrenetxea, Sorloth
FC Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Cancelo, Araujo, Christensen, Balde; Gundogan, Romeu, Gavi; Ferran, Lewandowski, Joao Felix
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