Aleña and Riqui Puig's big chance could arrive against Dynamo Kyiv
Injuries could open up room in the XI for one of the two alongside Pjanic
From a negative situation, a positive can arise. With each problem comes a new opportunity. In terms of Barcelona, the injuries to Gerard Pique and Sergi Roberto could open the door for Carles Aleña and Riqui Puig against Dynamo Kyiv this week. It's unlikely they will both start, but one could come into the midfield on Tuesday.
With Umtiti, Araujo and Pique injured, Lenglet's the only centre-back. Even before he was rested, Frenkie de Jong was set to fill in alongside him, leaving a midfield position vacant with Sergio Busquets also injured. Therefore, it's a case of choosing who plays alongside Miralem Pjanic.
In theory, Aleña seems the most natural fit for a deeper role, although Puig is also an option, while Koeman may also look at other alternatives. He could play Philippe Coutinho deeper. He has used the Brazilian there but only late when chasing games.
Puig has played just three minutes this season, against Getafe. Aleña has played just seven minutes. One of them could be in line for their first start, finally. Can they take their big chance?
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