Hansi Flick expected to make rotations for Barcelona vs Getafe | OneFootball

Following their 2-1 win over Newcastle United in the UEFA Champions League, FC Barcelona will be back in action on Sunday in La Liga as they take on Getafe.

The match, like the one against Valencia last week, will be played at Estadi Johan Cruyff, given that the Catalans have yet to receive the necessary licences to reopen Spotify Camp Nou.

Rotations likely

Ahead of Sunday’s La Liga clash, Mundo Deportivo reports that Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is likely to make rotations to the starting lineup.

Given the physical exertion against Newcastle, coupled with the travel to and from England, the manager is expected to make some changes for the game against Getafe.

Pau Cubarsi, who ended the game with knee discomfort, could be rested, although Barça insist that the youngster is not dealing with any problem and will be available for Sunday’s contest.

Cubarsi and Araujo ended the Newcastle game with some physical issues. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Ronald Araujo also ended the Newcastle clash with cramps, while Frenkie de Jong will also be monitored, considering it was his first match after returning from a minor injury sustained on international duty.

This could pave the way for players like Marc Casado, Andreas Christensen, and Eric Garcia to start, while Dani Olmo could also feature after Fermin Lopez started the last two matches in the No. 10 role.

Lamine Yamal, however, will remain unavailable for the match, while Gavi and Alejandro Balde are also set to miss out. Marc-Andre ter Stegen remains a long-term absentee.

Barcelona are currently second in the La Liga table, with ten points from four games – two behind leaders Real Madrid, who play RCD Espanyol on Saturday afternoon.