Barcelona kicked off their Champions League campaign with a 0-0 draw against Borussia Dortmund. Many would claim that the Spanish giants were lucky to come away with a point on that night. Next, they will host Inter Milan at Camp Nou in what is expected to be a blockbuster clash.
Antonio Conte has managed to transform Inter as they are yet to drop any points in the Serie A. On the other hand, Barcelona have had a stuttering start to their domestic campaign. The Catalan giants have managed to win two back to back matches in the La Liga. However, they still look far from their best. Group F is still wide open as no team is yet to register a victory.
Team News: Young sensation Ansu Fati is significant doubt. Ousmane Dembele’s time at the Camp Nou has been marred with injuries, and he is expected to miss out again due to a hamstring problem. Jordi Alba’s situation could be touch and go, and he might recover from his injury to feature in this midweek clash. Samuel Umtiti is undoubtedly not going to make it because of a foot injury. Lionel Messi is also unlikely to feature because of a thigh issue.
Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Inter Milan
Formation (4-3-3)
Defence
Marc-Andre Ter Stegen is going to be an obvious starter in goal for the Blaugrana. He is going to be shielded by the defensive pair of Gerard Pique and Clement Lenglet. Nelson Semedo might get the nod ahead of Sergi Roberto to start as the right-back. We are expecting Jordi Alba to be fit in time for this encounter so he should slot into his usual left-back role. If he doesn’t make it then summer signing Junior Firpo is likely to deputise for him.
Midfield
Sergio Busquets will be in his typical defensive midfield role. The midfielder is in the final lap of his career and Valverde will hope that he can still carry the midfield workload this season. Big summer arrival Frenkie De Jong is expected to start as part of the midfield three. The other spot could go to Brazilian international Arthur. Ivan Rakitic and Arturo Vidal will likely miss out on this European encounter.
Attack
Antoine Griezmann should start on the left flank. With Messi and Dembele out, Carles Pérez will probably get a chance to feature in this big game down the right-wing. Luis Suarez has come under criticism of late but his goal at the weekend should give him some confidence. The Uruguayan will lead the line for the Spanish champions up top.
