Valencia could revert to back five for Barcelona in LaLiga | OneFootball

Valencia could revert to a back five for the champions’ visit, with injuries and last week’s painful defeat against Deportivo influencing Carlos Corberán’s thinking.

According to AS, Arnau Martínez could operate as the right centre-back, with Pepelu or Diakhaby on the left of the trio. Gayà could return to the XI.

In midfield, the Malian Dieng could start in Guido’s absence, aiming to disrupt Barcelona’s passing through the centre.

Changes on the flanks are also possible. Danjuma could come back on the left, while Sato or Otorbi may cover the right with Rioja sidelined.

Possible Valencia XI: Dimitrievski, Maffeo, Arnau Martínez, Tárrega, Pepelu, Gayà, Dieng, Javi Guerra, Sato, Hugo Duro, Danjuma.

Source: AS

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